What Is the Difference Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

question 291

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

• A) Intrinsic motivation causes more suffering with a failure than extrinsic motivation.
• B) Intrinsic motivation is less motivating and doesn't engage behaviour as much as extrinsic motivation.
• C) Intrinsic motivation is when the behaviour itself is engaging, whereas extrinsic motivation is when the behaviour is performed for an external reward.
• D) Intrinsic motivation is more often associated with competition, whereas extrinsic motivation is more often associated with cooperation.

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