Intrinsic

(noun)

An aspect possessed by character; internal.

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Examples of Intrinsic in the following topics:

  • Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

    • Intrinsic motivators tend to represent less tangible, more emotional needs—i.e., the kinds of needs identified in McClelland's "relatedness" and "growth" categories of needs in his ERG Theory and in the higher levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
    • Intrinsic motivators include challenging work, recognition, relationships, and growth potential.
    • Intrinsic motivators (e.g., challenging work), on the other hand, can be a source of additional motivation.

  • Motivation

    • Intrinsic motivation is based on taking pleasure in an activity, while common extrinsic motivations are rewards, like money.
    • Intrinsic motivation is based on taking pleasure in an activity rather than working towards an external reward.
    • Intrinsic motivation has been studied since the early 1970s.

  • Intrinsic Motivation

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    • Intrinsic motivation is defined as engagement in actions for their own sake with the only tangible benefit being outcomes such as pleasure, learning, satisfaction, interest, or challenge.

  • Incentive Theory of Motivation and Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

    • Intrinsically motivated behaviors are performed because of the sense of personal satisfaction that they bring.
    • Intrinsic motivation thus represents engagement in an activity for its own sake.

  • Defining Motivation

    • Intrinsically-motivated behaviors are generated by the sense of personal satisfaction that they bring.
    • Intrinsic motivation is a critical element in cognitive, social, and physical development; those individuals who are intrinsically motivated are likely to perform better and improve their skills at a given task.
    • Intrinsic motivation comes from within the individual and results in a sense of autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

  • Effects of Aging on the Integumentary System

    • Intrinsic and extrinsic aging describe cutaneous aging of the integumentary system primarily involving the dermis.
    • Intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging are terms used to describe cutaneous aging of the skin and other parts of the integumentary system.

  • References

    • Click here to download the narration as a pdf file (http://mikeorey.myweb.uga.edu/epltt/IntrinsicMotivationLibrary.pdf) By: Meggan Ford, Laura Tolliver, and Kimberly Zuber (2011).
    • Intrinsic motivation is defined as engagement in actions for their own sake with the only tangible benefit being outcomes such as pleasure, learning, satisfaction, interest, or challenge.
    • How to use Intrinsic Motivation in the Media Center in the schools.

  • References

    • Intrinsic motivation in the classroom.

  • Mechanisms of Resistance

    • Intrinsic resistance is considered to be a natural and inherited property with high predictability.

  • Rules to Follow When Listening

    • Intrinsic to active listening is the ability to feed back what has been said to the speaker, often in the form of paraphrasing.