Specific Types of Motivations

Definition

Specific types of motivations refer to the various sources or reasons that drive people's actions or behaviors. These can include intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, achievement motivation, etc.

Analogy

Think of specific types of motivations as different fuel types for cars. Some cars run on gasoline (like extrinsic motivation), some run on electricity (like intrinsic motivation), and some are hybrids (a mix). Different fuels motivate the car to move in different ways.

Related terms

Intrinsic Motivation: This is when you do something because it's personally rewarding; like reading a book because you enjoy it.

Extrinsic Motivation: This is when you do something because you want to earn a reward or avoid punishment; like studying hard to get good grades.

Achievement Motivation: This refers to an individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering skills, control, or high standards; like working hard at sports practice because you want to be the best player.