Motivation & Emotion

PsychologyIntermediate Level

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Question

What are intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how do they differ?

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Answer

Definition

Intrinsic motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation relies on external rewards or pressures. Understanding this difference helps explain why people pursue certain activities.

Example

A student studying because they love the subject (intrinsic) vs. studying to get a good grade (extrinsic).

Quick Tip

Intrinsic = internal joy; extrinsic = external rewards.

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