extrinsic

Examples of extrinsic in the following topics:

• Incentive Theory of Motivation and Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

  • According to incentive theory, behavior is primarily motivated by the incentive of extrinsic factors.
  • Incentive theory argues that people are primarily extrinsically motivated—meaning that most motivations stem from extrinsic sources.
  • The extrinsic motivator is outside of, and acts on, the individual.
  • Incentive theory is based on the idea that behavior is primarily extrinsically motivated.
  • Furthermore, the expectation of the extrinsic motivator by an individual is crucial: if the person expects to receive an extrinsic reward, then intrinsic motivation for the task tends to be reduced.

• Defining Motivation

  • Motivation can be intrinsic (arising from internal factors) or extrinsic (arising from external factors).
  • You are now getting extrinsic reinforcement (e.g., getting paid) for your work, and may over time become more extrinsically than intrinsically motivated.
  • Sometimes, intrinsic motivation can diminish when extrinsic motivation is given—a process known as the overjustification effect.
  • This can lead to extinguishing the intrinsic motivation and creating a dependence on extrinsic rewards for continued performance.
  • Define motivation in terms of drives, motives, and intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivators

• The Psychology of Employee Satisfaction

  • Motivation can be intrinsic (consisting of internal factors within a person, such as the desire to succeed) or extrinsic (consisting of external factors, such as monetary incentives).
  • However, extrinsic reward systems also play a role in employee satisfaction, as suggested by expectancy theory.

• The Cognitive and Achievement Approaches to Motivation

  • Performance goals, on the other hand, are extrinsically motivated (arising from external factors) and can have both positive and negative effects.