easy · MCAT psych-soc
Intrinsic motivation comes from within a person, such as enjoying an activity for its own sake. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside rewards, such as money or grades.
A student studies a subject purely because she finds it fascinating, not for a grade. What type of motivation does this describe?
- Extrinsic motivation
- Neither type of motivation
- Intrinsic motivation
- Both types equally
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