Which one of the following children is displaying extrinsic motivation?
A) Roxanne wants to be an accountant because she likes working with numbers.
B) Brad wants to be a veterinarian because he loves animals and wants to help them.
C) Elbert wants to become a professional football player so others will admire him.
D) Donnetta wants to become an actress because she thinks acting is fun.

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Elbert's desire to become a professional football player for the admiration of others is an example of extrinsic motivation, as it involves performing an activity to earn a reward or avoid punishment from external sources, rather than for the activity itself.

Which One of the Following Children Is Displaying Extrinsic Motivation