Reward-Based Behaviors

Definition

Reward-based behaviors are actions or choices driven by the anticipation or experience of pleasurable outcomes or incentives.

Related terms

Reinforcement:

The use of rewards or punishment to strengthen or weaken certain behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation:

Internal drive based on personal enjoyment or satisfaction rather than external rewards.

Operant Conditioning:

Learning through associations between behavior and consequences, often involving rewards.