Ch. 9 Terms

4. an explanation for the interaction between extrinsic reward and intrinsic motivation
10. states→ result of deprivation (e.g., hungry, thirsty)
11. the attractiveness of an incentive-based on objective properties of the incentive
12. future incentive is less valuable because of the delay before getting it
14. select appropriate behaviors and make them more likely to occur
16. the variable that captures individual differences in general tendencies to be driven by intrinsic or extrinsic motivation
17. usefulness of an incentive to produce satisfaction or pleasure
18. Quantity or number of incentives increases their value

1. Change from preference for a delayed large reward to an immediate smaller reward
2. Usefulness of an incentive depends on the expected value of the incentive and length of delay before it becomes available
3. select against behaviors and make them less likely to occur
5. the motive to actively interact and control one's environment
6. a shift towards behavior that provides a greater rate of reinforcement
7. a change in the psychological value of an incentive based on the value of prior similar incentives
8. as objective incentive value increases, subjective value or utility increases but in smaller and smaller amounts
9. states→ result of satiation (e.g., full, hydrated)
13. Tendency to not want to experience the unpleasantness of a loss; gain is preferred
15. the desirable state when completely involved in an activity that matches our skills