Gary's parents promised him an interest-free loan for a new car, if only he would quit smoking for 3 months. Gary really wanted the car, so he quit. After not smoking for 3 months, he realized he had more energy, more money, and his food tasted better. Gary decided he would not start smoking again. Gary's experience is an example of:

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Gary's decision to quit smoking was motivated by the secondary gain of obtaining an interest-free loan for a new car. However, after quitting, he experienced additional benefits such as increased energy, more money, and improved taste perception. These are examples of secondary rewards, which are additional benefits or positive consequences that are not part of the primary motivation for the behavior. Gary's decision to continue not smoking indicates that he was not solely motivated by the primary gain (the loan) but also experienced the secondary rewards of improved health and well-being.

Gary's Parents Promised Him an Interest-Free Loan for a New