How the behavioral Approach System Predicts Everyday Life Outcomes
American Journal of Psychology, 123(3), 353–365
Summary
This study tested crucial components of Gray’s reinforcement sensitivity theory that have generally been overlooked in the literature. We tested whether the perceived amount of reward moderates the behavioral approach system (BAS) and the importance of reward mediates BAS in the prediction of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Results from 514 participants employed in part-time and full-time jobs provided support for our model, such that the indirect effect of BAS through the importance of reward was strongest when reward was provided. This model advances our understanding of reinforcement sensitivity theory and offers a solid foundation for predicting outcomes in everyday life.
Abstract as published in American Journal of Psychology.
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APA
Izadikhah, Z., Jackson, C. J., & Loxton, N. (2010). How the behavioral Approach System Predicts Everyday Life Outcomes. American Journal of Psychology, 123(3), 353–365. https://doi.org/10.5406/amerjpsyc.123.3.0353
BibTeX
@article{izadikhah2010how,
title = {{How the behavioral Approach System Predicts Everyday Life Outcomes}},
author = {Z. Izadikhah and C. J. Jackson and N. Loxton},
journal = {American Journal of Psychology},
year = {2010},
volume = {123},
number = {3},
pages = {353--365},
doi = {10.5406/amerjpsyc.123.3.0353}
}