Understanding Intrinsic Motivation

What does intrinsic motivation refer to?

• Engaging in an activity for external rewards

• Engaging in an activity because it is inherently enjoyable

• Engaging in an activity due to peer pressure

• Engaging in an activity to avoid punishment

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Working overtime for extra pay

• Studying to get good grades

• Playing a sport for the love of the game

• Completing chores to earn an allowance

What does an individual experience when they are intrinsically motivated?

• A sense of obligation

• A sense of pleasure, enjoyment, or fulfillment

• A sense of competition

• A sense of fear

What does extrinsic motivation refer to?

• Engaging in an activity for personal satisfaction

• Engaging in an activity because of external factors like rewards or punishments

• Engaging in an activity to improve one's skills

• Engaging in an activity to help others

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Reading a book because you enjoy it

• Painting because it makes you happy

• Working for a paycheck

• Playing a sport for fun

What motivates an individual in extrinsic motivation?

• The desire to receive a specific outcome or avoid a negative consequence

• The desire to learn new things

• The desire to help others

• The desire to have fun

What is extrinsic motivation about?

• Being encouraged by external factors

• Coming from within

• Getting satisfaction from the task itself

• Being intangible

What is intrinsic motivation about?

• Being encouraged by external factors

• Coming from within

• Getting rewards

• Being tangible

When you are extrinsically motivated, what are you more drawn towards?

• The task itself

• The rewards

• The internal desire

• The enjoyment of the task

When you are intrinsically motivated, why do you do the task?

• For the rewards

• For the recognition

• For the satisfaction it brings

• For the money