AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
I went to school today because I wanted to learn. What type of motivation is that?
A
Intrinsic
B
Extrinsic
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An example of intrinsic motivation would be reading a book because you enjoy reading and have an interest in the story or subject, rather than reading because you have to write a report on it to pass a class.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intriguing research shows that when students have intrinsic motives for learning-when they engage not for external reward but because they find the activity itself interesting and gratifying-they become more likely to attach meaning to their work, explore new topics, and persist in the face of learning challenges.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, reading about something because it’s fun to learn is an example of intrinsic motivation. Reading about something to receive praise from an instructor is an example of extrinsic motivation.

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