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Making the Grade

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Alpia's Motivation

Alvi argues that we tend to see motivation as a single entity, when in reality there are two distinct forces which drive us. Intrinsic motivation just means you get a kick out of whatever is you're doing. Extrinsic motivators can be for something extrinsic to or outside of the task itself,. It could be praise, good job, that's just a verbal doggy biscuit, or fear of punishment - another kind of intrinsic motivation.

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