extrinsic motivation

(noun)

Extrinsic motivation comes into play when a student is compelled to do something or act a certain way because of external factors (like money or good grades).

Related Terms

  • the incentive to undertake an activity based on the expected enjoyment of the activity itself rather than the external benefits that might result
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  • Intrinsic Motivation

Examples of extrinsic motivation 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.
  • Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

    • Frederick Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, also known as Motivation-Hygiene Theory or intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, concludes that there are certain factors in the workplace that can cause job satisfaction and a separate set of factors that can cause dissatisfaction.
    • Managers must realize that not providing the appropriate and expected extrinsic motivators will sow dissatisfaction and unmotivated behavior among employees.
    • According to Herzberg, intrinsic motivators and extrinsic motivators have an inverse relationship.
    • This is to say that intrinsic motivators tend to inspire motivation when they are present, while extrinsic motivators tend to reduce motivation when they are absent.
    • Intrinsic motivators (e.g., challenging work), on the other hand, can be a source of additional motivation.
  • Motivation

    • Motivation can originate from oneself (intrinsic) or from other people (extrinsic).
    • Intrinsic motivation is based on taking pleasure in an activity, while common extrinsic motivations are rewards, like money.
    • Motivation can originate from oneself (intrinsic) or from other people (extrinsic).
    • External, or extrinsic motivation comes from outside of the individual.
    • Common extrinsic motivations are rewards, like money, and the threat of punishment.
  • 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
  • Motivating Listeners

    • We can divide our motives into two basic types: internal, intrinsic and external or extrinsic motives.
    • There is no a clear cut distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motives.
    • Some are more intrinsic than others, but basically, a motive or motivator is extrinsic if someone controls the means or directs you to satisfy the need or desire.
    • For example, if you are motivated to study because a professor says you will fail the class if you do not, then you are extrinsically motivated and passing the class is the desired reward.
    • This is a strategy for organizing a speech using motives.
  • Employee Ownership

    • As an extrinsic motivator, the simple capital returns of ownership will play a role in empowering employee commitment.
    • Considering the strong sense of intrinsic and extrinsic incentives attainable through employee ownership, it functions as an excellent motivator.
    • This salesman now has a direct stake in the organization's revenues, and is motivated to contribute to the bottom line due to an extrinsic reward (the commission).
    • In a way, every single individual within the coop is an owner of the organization itself, and intrinsically and extrinsically motivated to optimize performance and achieve the best results.
    • This can be seen a motivator.
  • Intrinsic Motivation

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    • The cause underlying such behaviors is intrinsic motivation.
    • On the other hand, extrinsic motivation occurs when learners engage in activities for the purpose of attaining rewards, such as praise or high grades (Alderman, 1999).
    • Engaging in behavior to avoid punishment is also regarded as an extrinsic motivation.
    • Lepper and Hodell (1989) suggest four methods for enhancing intrinsic motivation:
  • Classical Theory of Motivation

    • Maslow's theory is one of the most widely discussed theories of motivation .
    • The American motivation psychologist Abraham H.
    • According to him, people are motivated by unsatisfied needs.
    • Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory, a.k.a. intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, concludes that certain factors in the workplace result in job satisfaction, but if absent, they don't lead to dissatisfaction but rather to no satisfaction at all.
    • The factors that motivate people can change over their lifetime, but "respect for me as a person" is one of the top motivating factors at any stage of life.
  • How to Motivate Students

    • Generally, motivation is conceptualized as either intrinsic or extrinsic.
    • Intrinsic motivation occurs when people are internally motivated to do something because it brings them pleasure and/or they think it is important.
    • Because students are not always internally motivated, they sometimes need situated motivation, which is found in environmental conditions that the teacher creates.
    • Student dependency is a substantial reason to not use extrinsic rewards and motivation in the classroom.
    • If teachers decide to extrinsically reward productive student behaviors, they may find it difficult to later extricate themselves from that path.
  • 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).
    • There are many theories about what motivates employees to work.
    • Social-exchange and equity theory examines the impact of exchange on motivation.
    • However, extrinsic reward systems also play a role in employee satisfaction, as suggested by expectancy theory.
    • On the cutting edge of research pertaining to motivation in the workplace is the integration of motivation and creativity.
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