AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Performance goals are to ____ rewards as learning goals are to ____ rewards.
A
intrinsic; extrinsic
B
satisfaction with self; prestige
C
extrinsic; intrinsic
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simply put, extrinsic motivation refers to the behavior of a person who is rewarded from the outside by performing a task or learning a new skill. In contrast, intrinsic motivation is the inner power of personal growth and the desire for success that fuels your urge to get a job done.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to achievement goal theory, individuals set mastery or performance goals to accomplish challenging tasks. In addition, they can either approach or avoid the goal they are achieving. Mastery goals show positive correlation to intrinsic motivation while performance goals are linked to extrinsic motivation.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is an extrinsic reward? An extrinsic reward usually has a monetary value and is given to an employee for achieving something. Examples include bonuses, pay raises and additional benefits.

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