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

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    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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