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Motivator

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

Definition

A motivator is a stimulus or reward that is used to encourage certain behaviors or actions. It can be positive, such as a reward or reinforcement, or negative, such as punishment.

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