AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A worker working overtime solely for the extra money is motivated
A
intrinsically
B
extrinsically
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Being paid to do a job is an example of extrinsic motivation. You may enjoy spending your day doing something other than work, but you’re motivated to go to work because you need a paycheck to pay your bills. In this example, you’re extrinsically motivated by the ability to afford your daily expenses.

Detailed explanation-2: -High salaries, periodic pay raises, promotions and cash bonuses are great ways to extrinsically motivate employees.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike intrinsic motivation, which arises from within the individual, extrinsic motivation is focused purely on outside rewards. People who are extrinsically motivated will continue to perform a task even though it might not be in and of itself rewarding.

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