Title: Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory - Motivational Theories
Headings: Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory
Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory
What is Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory?
Which researchers are associated with Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory?
How is the motivation in Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory applied in practical settings?
Which research supports or criticizes intrinsic motivation theory?
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Content: Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory - Motivational Theories




Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory
What is Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory? Intrinsic motivation is the motivation an individual has to participate in a given activity just for the joy of learning. The focus for the intrinsically motivated is more on the mastery or benefit of the skill or activity. Extrinsically motivated people are motivated by external factors such as rewards or praise. One is not labeled as only intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. Different activities can be either intrinsically or extrinsically motivating to different people. A theory that is a part of intrinsic motivation is self-determination theory. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation Theory? Intrinsic motivation is contextual and can change over time (Schunk, 2014). The same event that may have been intrinsically motivating one day can be extrinsically motivating the next.