Insert_Idionym_Here comments on The Power of Reinforcement - Less Wrong

96 Post author: lukeprog 21 June 2012 01:42PM

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Comment author: [deleted] 05 July 2012 05:47:22PM 4 points [-]

So, reinforcement with M&Ms doesn't translate into an addiction for extrinsic rewards and the reduction of intrinsic motivation?

I'm missing something here, I know.

Comment author: Insert_Idionym_Here 12 August 2012 05:45:23PM 0 points [-]

One could attempt to fight that by reducing the number or frequency of M&Ms eaten over a long period of time, essentially weaning one's self off of extrinsic rewards.

Comment author: [deleted] 15 August 2012 11:05:30PM 0 points [-]

I think it's still hard to privilege if that kind of effect exists in the first place.