The pursuit of an activity for external rewards is called:
A) the need for affiliation.
B) intrinsic motivation.
C) extrinsic motivation.
D) a mastery goal.

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Extrinsic motivation is defined as engaging in an activity for external rewards such as money or recognition, as opposed to intrinsic motivation where the activity itself is rewarding. Options A, B, and D are not correct as they refer to different concepts - need for affiliation refers to the desire for social connections, intrinsic motivation refers to the enjoyment derived from an activity itself, and a mastery goal refers to the desire to improve one's own skills and knowledge.

The Pursuit of an Activity for External Rewards Is Called