Extrinsic motivation

/ɛkˈstɹɪn.zɪk ˌmoʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The drive to engage in an activity in order to obtain an external reward or avoid an external punishment.

Etymology

From Latin 'extrinsecus' meaning 'from outside' + 'motivus' (moving).

Kelly Says

Extrinsic motivation is doing something for the reward — the paycheck, the grade, the trophy. It works, but it can crowd out the love of doing it!

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