Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Psychology

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

Think about why you are currently in school. Are you here because you enjoy learning and want to pursue an education to make yourself a more well-rounded individual? If so, then you are intrinsically motivated. However, if you are here because you want to get a degree to get a high-paying career or to satisfy the demands of your parents, then your motivation is more extrinsic in nature.

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For each of the following statements, determine if it shows intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.

You love learning.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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Knowledge is important to you.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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You want good grades.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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You want to learn as much as you can.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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You want a better job.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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You expect to earn more money.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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You want to please your parents.

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

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It gives you great pleasure to learn new things.

• Extrinsic

• Intrinsic