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Incentives

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Incentives are external stimuli or rewards that motivate behavior. They can be positive (rewards) or negative (punishments).

AP course connection

Topic 7.1: 7.1 Theories of Motivation

Unit 7
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