Question

Eli enjoys woodcarving. Although none of his teenage friends are interested, he often spends hours creating several different pieces. His enjoyment of the task is all his own, and he rarely shows others his work. Many would call his motivation __________ in nature.

a) instinctual
b) arousal
c) extrinsic
d) intrinsic

Answer 1

intrinsic

Step-by-step explanation:

Intrinsic motivation: It is defined as the behavior which is driven by internal forces or rewards. It includes the behavior being motivated internally to do something that is naturally satisfactory for an individual.

Examples: Participating in any sport of a person's choice because it's fun playing and the person enjoys it rather than playing it to win an award.

Factors of intrinsic motivation:

1. Challenge

2. Curiosity

3. Control

4. Fantasy

5. Competition

6. Cooperation

7. Recognition.