Which of the following comments provides the best example of extrinsic motivation?
A) "Because I have always wanted to be a priest, I study hardest in my philosophy and rhetoric classes."
B) "I work because I love to work and cannot imagine being any different."
C) "I had children-well, had children more or less by accident, not because I planned for it or anything."
D) "Because my employer said our raises would be based on it, I am increasing my number of contract reports."

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This comment shows someone being motivated externally by the promise of a raise from their employer. The motivation to increase their number of contract reports is not coming from their own personal desire or enjoyment, but rather from an external factor.

Which of the Following Comments Provides the Best Example of Extrinsic