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Sonya has been working diligently for the last six years on her doctorate in sociology. She finds the hard work exciting and she loves the challenge; that is what keeps her going. Her motivation fits the definition of _____

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The correct answer is intrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation is one that depends exclusively on the individual and is directly linked to their feelings, tastes, priorities, desires and other stimuli related to internal issues.

An individual can set some career goals and do everything possible to fulfill them. He may want a promotion or a job at a more interesting company, but he understands that to do this he needs to specialize more. Then he pursues a postgraduate or complementary course.

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