State the Argument for and the Argument Against the Following

question 60

Essay

State the argument for and the argument against the following statement:
Extrinsic motivators are positive contributors to motivation.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The immediate reward or punishment following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, without voluntary control.

Pleasant Stimulus

An external factor that induces a positive emotional response or feeling of pleasure.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus when presented after a response increases the probability of that response being repeated, by providing a desirable effect or satisfying a need.