extrinsic motivation
The motivation to participate in an activity based on attaining an external goal, such…The motivation to participate in an activity based on attaining an external goal, such as garnering praise and approval, or receiving an award or payment, rather than engaging in an activity for its own sake.
» If students don't want to participate, we should provide some extrinsic motivation, like extra credit.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)The motivation to participate in an activity based on attaining an external goal, such as garnering praise and approval, or receiving an award or payment, rather than engaging in an activity for its own sake.
extrinsische Motivation
Examples
1 sentencesIf students don't want to participate, we should provide some extrinsic motivation, like extra credit.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: extrinsic motivations| Singular | extrinsic motivation |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable