Which of the following individuals is thought to be driven by intrinsic needs?

Question

A. Cheerleader
B. A junior varsity basketball player

Answer 1

I wouldn't generalize on these persons. Both have needs external and internal.

Now, what if both of these persons were the same person (I had a cheerleader daughter who was a bb player)? Would that mess up your teachers sterotypes?

Answer 2

Since both roles can involve great extrinsic reinforcements, it is hard to say. Even though the junior varsity player might have more intrinsic motivation, because s/he is not on the varsity, the motivation might be to get on the varsity and the extrinsic rewards that go with it.

Maybe this will help.

http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/DecisionTrap.html