word
Intrinsic Motivation
in-TRIN-zik moh-tih-VAY-shun
/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/Listen
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intrinsicmotivation
Dictionary meaning
Motivation driven by internal rewards — enjoyment, curiosity, mastery — rather than external incentives like money or grades
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