Question

Could someone explain to me the difference between a response that compares and contrasts intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. and also give an example of each.

Answer 1

Intrinsic motivation is motivation that originates within a person. For example, I read lots of books for the pleasure they give me.

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that originates outside a person. For example, when I was in school, I read some books because they were required by the teacher and I was rewarded with good grades if I read and understood them.

Check these sites for more information.

http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/EdPsyBook/Edpsy5/Edpsy5_intrinsic.htm

http://giftedkids.about.com/od/glossary/g/intrinsic.htm

http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/extrinsic_motivation.htm

http://giftedkids.about.com/od/glossary/g/extrinsic.htm