EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Defining Extrinsic Motivation Extrinsic motivation is fundamentally defined as behavior driven by external rewards, incentives, or consequences, existing outside of the individual’s inherent enjoyment or satisfaction derived directly from the activity itself. This contrasts sharply with intrinsic motivation, which arises from internal factors, such as pleasure, interest, or a personal sense of mastery (Gredler, 2017). […]