Extrinsic motivation is illustrated when we:
A)work at a job to earn money that can buy food.
B)eat a French fry because it tastes good.
C)exercise because it feels good.
D)listen to music that we enjoy.

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Extrinsic motivation refers to performing a behavior to earn a reward or avoid punishment. Working at a job to earn money is an example of extrinsic motivation because the behavior (working) is performed to receive an external reward (money).

Extrinsic Motivation Is Illustrated When We