An Example of an Intrinsic Reward Occurred During an Experiment

question 3

True/False

An example of an intrinsic reward occurred during an experiment by General Electric,which found that paying employees who were smokers up to $750 to quit and stay off cigarettes was three times as successful as a comparison group that got no paid incentives.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any learning needed.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Interstimulus Interval

The duration of time between the end of one stimulus and the beginning of another.

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral trigger that, upon association with an unconditioned stimulus, leads to eliciting a conditioned response.