
Evaluating
Motivating Uncertainty Effect
Our anticipation of finding out whether we will receive a reward or not can be more stimulating than a guaranteed reward. This bias taps into our natural curiosity and can lead to more effort and interest in the task.
For Example
Imagine there are two competitions at your workplace for the best dressed. In the first competition, the winner receives a guaranteed $100. In the second competition, the winner has a chance to win a mystery voucher for a shopping experience. According to the motivating uncertainty effect, the second competition is more likely to capture our interest and motivate us to put in more effort. This is because the uncertainty and potential for a more significant reward heighten our anticipation and engagement, driven by the fear of missing out on something better.
Similar Biases
Surprise Effect
We tend to remember tasks and goals that are not completed.

The Motivating-Uncertainty Effect in Task Performance
In an experiment, participants were divided into two groups. The first group was informed that they would receive a definite reward upon completing a task, while the second group was told that their reward would be determined randomly, ranging from nothing to an amount larger than the certain-reward group's reward. The results indicated that participants in the uncertain reward group were more motivated and exerted more effort into completing the task, despite the expected value of the reward being the same for both groups. This phenomenon, known as the Motivating-Uncertainty Effect, demonstrates that uncertainty can enhance motivation by adding an element of excitement and anticipation.
Affected Problems
Check the problems below the bias can help you fix in customer experience
Challenges
Customer Experience Pillars
Application Touchpoints
Interfaces where it can be applied most efficiently
Use Cases
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