Research Suggests That There Are Different Types of Psychological Factors

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Essay

Research suggests that there are different types of psychological factors that arouse individuals to act towards meeting a desired goal. Psychologists distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. Define intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and give an example of each type of motivation in the context of reading a book.

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Definitions:

Income And Substitution Effects

The changes in quantity demanded of a good due to a change in income (income effect) or a change in price leading consumers to substitute one good for another (substitution effect).

Demand Curve

A visual chart that illustrates how the quantity of a product demanded by customers varies according to its price.

Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which the satisfaction obtained from a good or service equals the price paid for it, maximizing utility.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in relative prices, leading consumers to substitute away from higher-priced goods towards lower-priced ones.