Motivation: Reward and Punishment
Motivation: Reward and Punishment
Reflective Writing Assignment: Your response to this Blackboard Discussion represents a
reflective writing assignment.
1. How do we, in America, generally reward, punish, or distribute good or bad, and which
theories do we basically follow? Give specific examples to support your position.
2. To what extent do you feel that the purpose of punishment is to a) protect society, b) punish
criminals, or c) rehabilitate and reform criminals? Be specific in your answer
In the subject lines for your posts, make sure you indicate the theory that you are using to
support your position; some find it easier to write the subject line after writing the post.
Reflective Writing Assignment: Your response to this Blackboard Discussion represents a
reflective writing assignment.
1. How do we, in America, generally reward, punish, or distribute good or bad, and which
theories do we basically follow? Give specific examples to support your position.
2. To what extent do you feel that the purpose of punishment is to a) protect society, b) punish
criminals, or c) rehabilitate and reform criminals? Be specific in your answer
In the subject lines for your posts, make sure you indicate the theory that you are using to
support your position; some find it easier to write the subject line after writing the post.
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