Intrinsic Motivation Is Defined as the Pursuit of an Activity

question 204

Multiple Choice

Intrinsic motivation is defined as the pursuit of an activity:

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

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Definitions:

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