Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation
It is notice that a person who is intrinsically motivated undertakes an activity out of his own accord; it may be for self, enjoyment or for the feeling of accomplishment.

Extrinsic Motivation
An Extrinsically motivated person undertakes an activity in order to gain some reward or avoid punishment. However, there is a paradox of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is far stronger a motivator than extrinsic motivation, yet external motivation can easily act to displace intrinsic motivation

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