Question

Which statement best explains the motivation for the actions of the narrator’s mother?

She is extrinsically motivated by fear of having wasted money on a piano that no one plays.
She is extrinsically motivated by her anger over her daughter’s television-viewing practices.
She is intrinsically motivated by her love of piano music to get her daughter to practice playing.
She is intrinsically motivated by her belief that children should obey their parents.

Answer 1

She is intrinsically motivated by her love of piano music to get her daughter to practice playing. The mother's actions come from her personal enjoyment and appreciation of piano music, not from external pressures like money wasted, anger about TV, or simply enforcing obedience.