Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation

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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, and their respective impact on individuals, have been debated for years, especially within the educational community. A significant contingent of educators believes very strongly that intrinsic motivation, or motivation based on performing the activity itself, provides greater and more consistent motivation to continue with the activity.

In addition, they believe that extrinsic motivation, or motivation coming from outside the activity, can decrease intrinsic motivation. However, studies have shown how effective external factors can be in reinforcing behavior (Alberto & Troutman, 2006).

For this Discussion, you will examine intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. You will analyze a question from this week’s Learning Resources, and you will discuss your beliefs about the utility of the intrinsic motivation construct and any impact extrinsic motivation may have on it.

Reference

Alberto, P. A. & Troutman, A. C. (2006). Applied behavior analysis for teachers . Pearson Education.

To Prepare

Review the Learning Resources for this week, specifically paying close attention to the media program and the podcast related to behavioral assessment and intervention.
Consider the following question from this week’s Learning Resources:
- Akin-Little and Little (2019) discuss the use of reinforcement-based techniques. Do you believe the concept of “intrinsic motivation exists, and, if it does, does extrinsic motivation have a detrimental effect on it?”
  Resources
- Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
  - Akin-Little, A., & Little, S. G. (2019). Effect of extrinsic reinforcement on “intrinsic” motivation: Separating fact from fictionLinks to an external site.. In S. G. Little, & A. Akin-Little (Eds.), Behavioral interventions in schools: Evidence-based positive strategies (2nd ed., pp. 113–132). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000126-007