alleryA boy does his homework only because he fears being punished by his parents. Which motivation is at work?
AIntrinsic
BAltruistic
CExtrinsic
DBiological
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Extrinsic
1. Avoiding punishment is an external factor.
2. Extrinsic motivation arises from rewards, punishments or recognition.
3. He is not doing it for enjoyment, so it is not intrinsic.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Intrinsic and extrinsic_
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