diversive exploration

exploratory behavior used as a means of seeking novel or otherwise activating stimuli and thus increasing arousal. Compare inspective exploration. [defined by Daniel E. Berlyne]

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February 2nd 2025

task significance

a motivating characteristic of tasks specified in the job-characteristics model developed by J. Richard Hackman and U.S. organizational behaviorist Greg R. Oldham (1947– ). Jobs high in task significance are those that are perceived to be important to the organization or to have great influence on the lives of others. Compare task identity.