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Purposive incentives

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Nonmaterial motivations that lead individuals to join or remain active in advocacy organizations because membership affirms their moral beliefs or ideological commitments. These expressive rewards drive participation in interest groups focused on public causes and can sustain collective action even when financial incentives are absent.

AP course connection

Topic 5.6: 5.6 Interest Groups Influencing Policy Making

Unit 5

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