Question

Rewards and punishment is considered to be:

• A. Extrinsic motivation
• B. Intrinsic motivation
• C. Extra motivation
• D. Intelligent motivation

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Extrinsic motivation

Yes, rewards and punishment are considered extrinsic motivation in psychology: 

• Definition

  Extrinsic motivation is when someone does something to receive an external reward or avoid punishment. 

• Examples

  Rewards can include money, praise, recognition, or job titles. Punishments can include fewer privileges or being grounded. 

• When it's useful

  Extrinsic motivation can be useful in the early stages of forming a habit or when an action isn't inherently motivating. It can also be used in the workplace to enhance employee engagement. 

• When it's not effective

  Extrinsic motivation may be less effective long-term than intrinsic motivation. It can also be prone to not having lasting effects if it's used on its own. 

• How to make it more effective

  To make extrinsic motivation more effective, you can pair it with something else. For example, you can reward people for going to the gym if they're also able to develop a social network there. 

Extrinsic motivation is a type of operant conditioning, which is a form of behavior modification.