AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of motivation is money?
A
Intrinsic
B
Extrinsic
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Extrinsic motivation uses rewards or incentives-like praise, fame, or money-as motivation for specific activities. It is based on external factors and may be less effective long-term than intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a type of operant conditioning, which is a form of behavior modification.

Detailed explanation-2: -Extrinsic motivation is a motivation that is driven by external rewards. These can be tangible, such as money or grades, or intangible, such as praise or fame.

Detailed explanation-3: -Extrinsic motivation represents our drive to engage in an activity to gain rewards or avoid punishments. In other words, we are motivated by the instrumental value of an activity; it is a means to an end (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Some people are fundamentally more motivated by extrinsic rewards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aspects of employee motivation Money and pay are extrinsic motivators. There is a natural tension between extrinsic and intrinsic motives. Financial reward, high or low, can sometimes suppress intrinsic goals, such as enjoyment, curiosity, learning, personal challenge etc.

Detailed explanation-5: -Extrinsic motivation is defined as a motivation to participate in an activity based on meeting an external goal, garnering praise and approval, winning a competition, or receiving an award or payment.

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