Which of the following exemplifies extrinsically motivated behavior?
A) babysitting your younger brother in order to receive an hourly fee
B) dating an abusive partner because you believe you don't deserve good treatment
C) jerking your hand back from a hot burner
D) mowing your elderly neighbor's lawn for free because he can't do it himself

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A) Babysitting your younger brother in order to receive an hourly fee is an example of extrinsic motivation because the action is motivated by an external reward (money) rather than by an internal desire or satisfaction.

Which of the Following Exemplifies Extrinsically Motivated Behavior