INTRINSIC VS EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION

BY BRANDON LUM

What is motivation?

2 types

Intrinsic Motivation: the driving force to do something for fun or for the greater good

Extrinsic Motivation: the driving force to do something due to external factors like praise, money, recognition, rewards

Examples

Karl Duncker: Candle Problem

Karl Duncker: Candle Problem

Sam Gluckersberg: Candle Problem Scenario 1

Sam Glucksberg: Candle Problem Scenario 2

Dan Pink’s Intrinsic Motivation System

Autonomy: is the urge to direct our own lives

Mastery: is the drive to perfect a certain skill

Purpose: to do something for the greater good

Autonomy

Conclusion

Intrinsic motivation is generally stronger than extrinsic

New teaching methods can really improve performance in UB classrooms.

It’s just a very interesting topic overall