Incentive value
What Incentive value means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The perceived attractiveness or importance of the reward associated with success.
The attractiveness of the reward available in the situation.
Topics that use Incentive value
- Achievement motivation theory (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Achievement goal theory
- Approach and avoidance behaviour
- Approach motivation
- Attribution
- Avoidance motivation
- Goal setting
- Motivational climate
- Outcome orientated goals
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