Psychology / Unit 9 Psych 0996 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Extrinsic Motivation
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The idea
Extrinsic motivation arises from external outcomes such as reward, grades, pay, or avoiding penalty.
In practice
Someone completes required training because a certificate depends on it.
Where people slip
Extrinsic motivation works well and has an effect on existing intrinsic interest.
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