intrinsic reinforcement

the obtainment of a positively valued outcome from the performance of an action. The outcome itself is inherent to the activity and called an intrinsic reinforcer. For example, blowing on a harmonica naturally produces sounds. If the sounds serve to reinforce blowing on the harmonica, then the sounds provide intrinsic reinforcement. Compare extrinsic reinforcement.

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

chemotherapy

n. the use of chemical agents to treat diseases, particularly cancer, in which case it is contrasted with radiation therapy. —chemotherapeutic adj. —chemotherapist n.