Checkpoint: Instinsic And Extrinsic Motivation
Gahmilia Garcia-Fluker
Checkpoint: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
November 17, 2011
Intrinsic motivation is the inner will power or desire to achieve goals without the need of outside influences or incentives. For example, a child that is satisfied that their parents recognize their “A” on a test is demonstrating intrinsic motivation. What motivates them is their desire to please their parents. Another example of intrinsic motivation is when one is satisfied with self for a job well done.
On the other hand, extrinsic motivation is the desire to achieve goals for a materialistic gain or incentive. A human service worker that has extrinsic motivation may not necessarily enjoy the nature of their job. They are driven by the rewards that
Checkpoint: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
November 17, 2011
Intrinsic motivation is the inner will power or desire to achieve goals without the need of outside influences or incentives. For example, a child that is satisfied that their parents recognize their “A” on a test is demonstrating intrinsic motivation. What motivates them is their desire to please their parents. Another example of intrinsic motivation is when one is satisfied with self for a job well done.
On the other hand, extrinsic motivation is the desire to achieve goals for a materialistic gain or incentive. A human service worker that has extrinsic motivation may not necessarily enjoy the nature of their job. They are driven by the rewards that