Sources of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

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What was the source of motivation for some people who were forced to play an instrument in high school but stopped in adulthood?

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Extrinsic

Front

You play basketball with your friends on Saturday because you don’t want to miss out or feel left behind. What is the source of motivation?

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Extrinsic

Front

You spend time with a friend because you enjoy being in their presence, you like relating to them and having an interesting dialogue. What is the source of motivation?

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Intrinsic

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You go to the gym because you want to lose weight, improve your image, or build muscle to compete with your friends. What is the source of motivation?

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Extrinsic

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You volunteer simply because it’s important to you, whether or not anyone you know finds out that you do it. What is the source of motivation?

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Intrinsic

Front

What is the source of motivation for completing assignments to receive more allowance if your grade is high?

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Extrinsic

Front

You play certain video games because you genuinely like them, even though they're different from the games that your friends play. What is the source of motivation?

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Intrinsic