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Meaning of extrinsic motivation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The motivation to participate in an activity based on attaining an external goal, such as garnering praise and approval, or receiving an award or payment, rather than engaging in an activity for its own sake.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

extrinsic protein extrinsic reward extrinsic value Extrinsical extrinsicality extrinsicalness

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