Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations (support your response with practical examples).

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Intrinsic motivation is an internal drive to do something for its own sake, without any external reward or recognition. Examples of intrinsic motivation include a desire to learn, a desire to explore, and a desire to create.

Extrinsic motivation is an external drive to do something for a reward or recognition. Examples of extrinsic motivation include a desire to get a good grade, a desire to get a promotion, and a desire to win a competition.