Intrinsic Motivation Is Defined As

question 104

Multiple Choice

Intrinsic motivation is defined as:

• A) the pursuit of an activity for external rewards.
• B) the pursuit of an activity for its own sake.
• C) the pursuit of an activity to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation.
• D) the pursuit of an activity in order to be judged favorably by others.

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Definitions:

Effectiveness

The degree to which a method, procedure, or treatment achieves its intended outcome or goal in real-world scenarios.

Demand Characteristics

Experimental cues or conditions that influence participants' behavior or responses in psychological research, potentially biasing the results.

Subtle Hints

Indirect or not clearly stated suggestions that are often used to convey information or influence behavior without direct communication.

Experimental Study

A research methodology that involves manipulating one variable to determine if it causes a change in another variable, within a controlled environment.