extrinsic

(adjective)

External; inessential.

Related Terms

  • master
  • intrinsic
  • cognitive dissonance
  • incentive

(adjective)

External, separable from the thing itself, inessential.

Related Terms

  • master
  • intrinsic
  • cognitive dissonance
  • incentive

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.
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