AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Serving at a soup kitchen because you enjoy serving others is an example of
A
extrinsic motivation
B
intrinsic motivation
C
drive-reduction
D
need for achievement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Internal motivation” means that your motivation to accomplish your goal comes from within you. It is determined by your own values and goals. Sample goal that is internally motivated: I will go to class every day this semester so that I can learn as much as possible.

Detailed explanation-2: -Note: Praise is not an example of intrinsic motivation rather it is related to extrinsic motivation which refers to a behavior that is guided by earning rewards or avoiding punishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intrinsic motivation is defined as the doing of an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence. When intrinsically motivated, a person is moved to act for the fun or challenge entailed rather than because of external products, pressures, or rewards.

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