BDoing something because you care about it and find it meaningful
CDoing something because you're afraid of punishment
DDoing something very quickly
Intrinsic motivation comes from within — you do it because it matters to you, not because of external rewards or pressure.
Question 2 True / False
Extrinsic motivation (rewards, grades, praise) never works and you should always focus on intrinsic motivation instead.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
False. External motivation works, especially short-term. But intrinsic motivation tends to be stronger and more lasting.
Question 3 True / False
If you're doing something mostly for the reward or grade, you don't actually care about it.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
False. You can care about something *and* want the external reward. They're not mutually exclusive. But pure interest tends to stick around longer.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
Which is an example of intrinsic motivation?
AStudying only because you want a good grade
BResearching something because you're genuinely curious about it
CDoing chores only if you get paid
DTrying hard only when someone is watching
Intrinsic motivation is doing something because the thing itself is interesting or meaningful to you.
Question 5 Short Answer
Think of something you do that you actually enjoy. Why do you do it?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Examples: Play sports because I love the game; create art because it expresses how I feel; read because I get lost in the story; help friends because I care about them.
Good answers show doing something because the activity itself is fulfilling or meaningful, not just for an external reward.