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mackenzie smalt
on Oct 17, 2024
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Professor Miguel surveys students about their motivation for attending college.Which of the following responses is the best example of strong intrinsic motivation?
A) "If I don't go to college, my parents will kick me out of the house.I will be homeless and broke, and I will never be able to catch up with others my age."
B) "I'm here to get a college degree so I can make money, get the respect I deserve, and take great care of my family."
C) "I'm in college because I love learning.Education satisfies my curiosity and makes me feel like a confident well-informed person."
D) "If I don't go to college, I can't be covered on my parents' health insurance."
Intrinsic Motivation
The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, rather than for the sake of obtaining a reward or avoiding punishment.
Extrinsic Motivation
The drive to perform an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for intrinsic satisfaction.
- Implement understanding of motivational theories in practical situations related to job settings, academic pursuits, and individual hobbies.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement understanding of motivational theories in practical situations related to job settings, academic pursuits, and individual hobbies.