Intrinsic Motivation

Mikayla Harrison

Learning Targets

By the end of this lesson students will be able to:

Define what intrinsic motivation is, and its benefits.
Explain some ways to stay intrinsically motivated.

What is Intrinsic Motivation?

Intrinsic motivation is the completing of a task simply because it is fun or challenging rather than for the end result or reward that comes from it. According to Journal of educational psychology, Intrinsic motivation is positively related to achievements and participation(Gottfried, 1990). Intrinsic motivation allows individuals to do things that they want to do, which makes the outcome what they do more successful.

examples of intrinsic motivation:

examples of intrinsic motivation include:

Playing a sport because it is fun rather than because you want to win a trophy.
reading a book because it is interesting rather than because your parents said they would pay you to read it.
learning a new skill because it is fun and not because you are required to for a job.
going to the gym because you want to be healthy and not because society says the way you look is not ideal.

(Scott, 2021)

How to stay intrinsically motivated:

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Lets test your knowledge about Intrinsic motivation:

What is an example of intrinsic motivation?

a) Playing a sport to win a trophy

b) Going to the gym because you were told you were overweight

c) Learning a new language because it is interesting

d) Doing chores so your parents will give you money

which of these statements is true about intrinsic motivation?

a) Intrinsic motivation is when you do tasks for a reward.

b) Intrinsic motivation doesn't bring individuals happiness.

c) Intrinsic motivation makes individuals lazy.

d) Intrinsic motivation is positively related to success

Answers:

1.C2.D

References:

Gottfried, A. E. (1990). Academic intrinsic motivation in young elementary school children. Journal of Educational Psychology, 82(3), 525–538.

https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.82.3.525

Scott, S.J. (2021). 24 Intrinsic Motivation Examples that drive you to success. Develop Good Habits.com. Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.developgoodhabits.com/intrinsic-motivation-examples/