Extrinsic motivation
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Extrinsic motivation refers to external influences which drive behaviour.
These extrinsic motivators involve either a "carrot" or "stick":
- Carrot - reward - Behaviour is performed to gain an external reward such as money or recognition
- Stick - punishment - Behaviour is performed to avoid an external punishment such as a fine or criticism
Intrinsic motivation is generally more powerful and desirable than extrinsic motivation, but it depends on the situation.
See also
edit- Amotivation
- Extrinsic motivation (Lecture)
- Extrinsic motivation (Motivation and emotion book chapters)
- Intrinsic motivation
- Motivation (Wikipedia)
- Punishment (Wikipedia)
- Reinforcement (Wikipedia)