A wealthy heiress decides to take a job as a social worker. She is receiving a lot of news coverage because of her decision, and while she doesn't like the media attention, she is happy that the news reporters are seeing her as the selfless person she wants to be. Her work behavior is BEST described as ________.

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Intrinsically motivated individuals are driven by their own personal fulfillment and sense of accomplishment. The wealthy heiress in this scenario appears to be motivated by her desire to do selfless work and make a positive impact, rather than by external factors such as the media attention.

A Wealthy Heiress Decides to Take a Job as a Social