A computer programmer who does his/her job well because he/she enjoys solving complicated computer problems is said to be:
A) extrinsically motivated.
B) negatively reinforced.
C) experiencing extinction.
D) intrinsically motivated.
E) experiencing overpayment inequity.

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Intrinsically motivated behavior is behavior that is performed for its own sake;the source of motivation is actually performing the behavior,and motivation comes from doing the work itself.An elementary school teacher who really enjoys teaching children,a computer programmer who loves solving programming problems,and a commercial photographer who relishes taking creative photographs are all intrinsically motivated.

A Computer Programmer Who Does His/her Job Well Because He/she