Do rewards make kids try harder? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07557732
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different types of rewards—like praise for effort versus rewards for good grades—affect children's desire to take on challenging tasks. Researchers will work with 180 children aged 9 to 13 to see if rewarding effort makes kids more likely to choose harder activities. The goal is to understand how to encourage children to embrace challenges in school.
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Center for Mind and Brain
RECRUITINGDavis, California, 95616, United States
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