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Deciding you need to get a “good” job because that is what “smart” people do, reflects intrinsic motivation.

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This statement is not correct.

Intrinsic motivation refers to a person's internal drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, because they find it enjoyable, interesting, or personally satisfying. It is driven by a sense of enjoyment or curiosity, rather than external rewards or pressures.

The statement, "Deciding you need to get a 'good' job because that is what 'smart' people do," reflects extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation involves engaging in an activity in order to receive some external reward or outcome, such as money, status, or recognition. In this case, the motivation to get a "good" job is being driven by external factors, rather than pure personal interest or enjoyment.


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