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Three kinds of reward were contrasted as to their effect upon swimming work volume. Extrinsic reinforcers of candy and money significantly improved performance over coach's attention and a control condition. The effects of these conditions were differentially affected by age. The significance of these results implies that the role of the swimming coach should be changed to maximize the work response of swimmers.
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