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intrinsic motivation

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intrinsic motivation

Person's internal drive for achievement. Intrinsic motivation may arise from pride, competitiveness, or other psychological factors. The opposite of intrinsic motivation is external motivation, which arises from the effects of external factors such as pay and working conditions.



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