My father used to pay me $1 for every "A" I got on my report card. [View all]

While I didn't get straight "A's," I made out OK.

But it wasn't the B.F. Skinner conditioning that he intended (positive reinforcement).

I got the grades because 1) I was interested and paying attention, 2) I had/have a great memory, 3) I did my homework regularly, and 4) I took great tests. It had nothing at all to do with the money. If anything, I thought the money thing demeaned my educational experience.

Don't get me wrong: I KEPT THE MONEY!