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MOTIVATION EXTRINSEQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Education Theory and Methods
  • Industrial and Economic Psychology
  • Mental health and hygiene
CONT

Extrinsic motivation refers to behaviour that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, and praise. This type of motivation arises from outside the individual, as opposed to intrinsic motivation, which originates inside the individual.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
  • Psychologie industrielle et économique
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
CONT

[...] la motivation extrinsèque [est] ainsi qualifiée parce que ce qui incite l'étudiant à réussir n'est pas ce qu'il apprend, mais plutôt l'attrait d'une conséquence de sa réussite, par exemple, le désir d'obtenir telle récompense ou la peur de subir telle punition.

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