Differentiate intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in the classroom and provide an example of each.

• A. Intrinsic motivation comes from external rewards; extrinsic motivation is internal curiosity.
• B. Intrinsic motivation comes from internal interest; extrinsic motivation from external rewards or pressures.
• C. Intrinsic means grades; extrinsic means curiosity.
• D. Intrinsic and extrinsic are the same.

Answer: (B)

Intrinsic motivation comes from an internal interest or enjoyment of the task itself. For example, a student spends extra time reading about astronomy simply because the topic fascinates them and they find learning itself rewarding.

Extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards or pressures. An example is a student studying hard to earn a good grade or to receive praise from a teacher, rather than because the activity is inherently engaging.

In the classroom, both can influence behavior, with intrinsic motivation supporting deeper, longer-lasting engagement and extrinsic motivation often helping to initiate effort or compliance in the short term.