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Detailed explanation-1: -The incentive theory also proposes that people behave in a way they believe will result in a reward and avoid actions that may entail punishment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Here, using an implicit motor learning task, we show that reward leads to enhancement of learning in human subjects, whereas punishment is associated only with improvement in motor performance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Developed by B.F Skinner, operant conditioning is a way of learning by means of rewards and punishments. This type of conditioning holds that a certain behavior and a consequence, either a reward or punishment, have a connection which brings about learning.

Detailed explanation-4: -This study found that theoritically rewards would increase students’ motivation to learn and work harder. The rewards and punishment will also increase students’ interest in a particular subject. This will lead to a situation where rewards can motivate students to have good performance.