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Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation is defined as conduct that is influenced by external incentives. These benefits can be
monetary or academic in nature, or intangible in nature, such as acclaim or celebrity. Extrinsic
motivation is distinct from intrinsic motivation in that it is solely motivated by external rewards.
You are motivated to do things in order to gain an external reward in return. Your goal is focused on an
outcome, and does not satisfy your basic psychological needs. Rather, it involves external gains, such as
money, fame, power, and avoiding consequences.
Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation is described as engaging in an activity for its own sake rather than for the sake of a
secondary benefit. When a person is intrinsically motivated, he or she is inspired to act because of the
fun or challenge it entails rather than by external items, pressures, or incentives.
You are motivated to do the activity because it is internally rewarding. You choose to do it because it’s
fun, enjoyable, and satisfying. Your goals come from within, and the outcome of your goal is to satisfy
your basic psychological need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.