Which of the following best describes extrinsic motivation?
A) the desire to act in order to get a pay increase
B) the desire to eat because of hunger
C) the desire to cry because of a feeling of sadness
D) the desire to study because you like psychology

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Extrinsic motivation refers to the desire to engage in an activity in order to receive an external reward or outcome, such as a pay increase. Choice B refers to intrinsic motivation (the desire to engage in an activity for its own sake), while choices C and D refer to emotions rather than motivation.

Which of the Following Best Describes Extrinsic Motivation