Which of the following statements regarding motivation is correct? I. Extrinsic motivation refers to the performance of an activity in order to attain an outcome and comes from outside of the individual. II. Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself and exists within the individual.

Which of the following statements regarding motivation is correct? I. Extrinsic motivation refers to the performance of an activity in order to attain an outcome and comes from outside of the individual. II. Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself and exists within the individual. Correct Answer Both I and II

Motivation refers to the process that guides an individual to achieve a goal. There are two main types of motivation which include extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.

Key Points

Let's Understand in Brief:

 

Extrinsic

Intrinsic

Definition Extrinsic motivation refers to the performance of an activity in order to attain an outcome and comes from outside of the individual. Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest in the task itself and exists within the individual.

Arises/driven from

External sources

Internal sources

Motivators

Parents, teachers, and others

Self

Motivation

Reinforcements – punishments or reward

Values and enjoys in doing an activity

Examples

A student is working hard for Board Examination because his father has promised to him a motorcycle if he gets good marks.

A student is working hard for Board Examination because he enjoys doing hard work.

 

Hence, it could be concluded that Both I and II statements are correct regarding motivation.

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