Motivation is determined by our beliefs, values, cognitions and significant others (Deci & Ryan, 2000). It is the key psychological determinant behind every action we take and effort we exert (Keegan & Lavallee, 2010).
Our motivation is governed by the internal and/or external forces that drive the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of our behaviour.
The internal and external forces of motivation led to the identification of two major types of motivation:
- Intrinsic motivation – doing something for its own sake (novelty or challenge)
- Extrinsic motivation – doing something as a means to a certain reward/outcome
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