Appropriate?
Is it appropriate for your parents to give you $20, as a reward, every time you clean your room?
No, this can lead to being dependent on money to do simple, important, daily tasks, like cleaning up after yourself.
True or False? Rewards are something you get for making an accomplishment.
True
Are stickers tangible?
Yes. You can see them. You can touch them.
Is it appropriate to go to McDonald's every time you have a good day at school?
No. This can become unhealthy, since it's too often. McDonald's is not a healthy food choice.
True or False? All rewards are tangible.
False. Verbal praise is not tangible, neither are high-fives or field trips.
Are hole-punches tangible?
Yes. You can see the hole in the paper. You can touch the boarder of the hole.
Is it appropriate to get a sticker for making an achievement in school?
Yes, stickers are a good, small reward for making an accomplishment in school.
True or False? Motivation is very important, and our mental health would get worse without motivation.
True. Motivation keeps us going each and every day.
Is verbal praise tangible? Can you see the words coming out of someone's mouth?
No. You can't see words coming out of someone's mouth and you certainly can't touch them.
Is it appropriate to get a bigger reward, like a hole punch, each time you do more than what is expected of you?
Yes, this is healthy and in moderation
True or False? Consequences are the results of your actions.
True. Consequences are ANY result to your action. Consequences could be good or bad.
Are sweet treats tangible?
Yes. You can see them. You can touch them. And eat them too.
Is it appropriate to receive verbal praise, like a "Great job, friend", when you act respectfully?
Yes
True or False? It is okay to reward yourself when you make steps towards your goal.
True
Is a high-five tangible?
No. Someone's hand is tangible, but the high-five, itself, is not tangible.