PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781305662704
Author: Spencer A. Rathus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction

In simple terms, motivations are the reasons we do things. Achievement motivation, more specifically, refers to the reasons we are driven to attain certain goals. Performance goals and learning goals are both elements of achievement motivation. Extrinsic rewards are the driving force behind achievement of performance goals. We are motivated by the prestige, power, and income that achieving the goal brings. On the other hand, intrinsic rewards drive learning goals. Attaining knowledge and self-satisfaction are the rewards, in and of themselves.

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