Question

Extrinsic motivation is defined as ________.

a) the pursuit of an activity for external reward
b) the pursuit of an activity for its own sake
c) the pursuit of an activity to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation
d) the pursuit of an activity in order to increase one's competence and skills

Answer 1

option a : the pursuit of an activity for external reward

Step-by-step explanation:

Extrinsic motivation is type of motivation consist of external mode of encouragement which can be in the form of money appraisal, fame etc.

extrinsic motivation is totally different from intrinsic motivation which involve motivation from inside or internal motivation from an individual. while extrinsic are external motivation.