Question
Download Solution PDFA student works hard to get first rank in his class. The type of motivation behind his hard work is :
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFMotivation 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:
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Extrinsic |
Intrinsic |
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| 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. |
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Arises/driven from |
External sources |
Internal sources |
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Motivators |
Parents, teachers, and others |
Self |
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Motivation |
Reinforcements – punishments or reward |
Values and enjoys in doing an activity |
Confusion Points
- Extrinsic Motivation: A student is working hard to get the first rank in his class.
- Intrinsic Motivation: A student is working hard because he enjoys doing hard work.
Hence, it could be concluded that in the above-mentioned situation, the type of motivation behind his hard work is Extrinsic Motivation.
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