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Ss were administered a visual discrimination task for which reinforcements were A-V-L value statements. Positive and negative reinforcers were chosen to be high in valency (±2 SD) or low (±1 SD). Awareness of reinforcement contingency was greater (p <.001 ) under high-valency conditions than under low. The high-valency condition also resulted in higher performance and gains over trials. Results were interpreted as favoring a personal motive interpretation.
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Reitz, W.E. Personal reinforcement and awareness. Psychon Sci 22, 243–245 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332592
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