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You put in extra hours at work to get a favorable evaluation from your boss. This is an example of _____________
  1. extrinsic motivation
  2. intrinsic motivation
  3. brown-nose motivation
  4. value-based motivation
Explanation
Answer: A - You put in extra hours at work to get a favorable evaluation from your boss. This is an example of extrinsic motivation.
Key Takeaway: Extrinsic motivation means that behavior is driven by factors that are external to the person. As social creatures, humans are motivated to behave in a way that is judged by others. From work to school performance, extrinsic motivation means that your behavior is geared towards achieving a goal that is outside yourself.
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