Performing activity for a reward separate from the activity itself describes which type of motivation?

• A. Extrinsic motivation
• B. Intrinsic motivation
• C. Sensation influences
• D. Affective influence

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is the difference between doing something for the activity itself versus doing it for an outside reward. When you perform an activity to obtain a reward that is separate from the activity, that is extrinsic motivation. The reward sits outside the act itself—like exercising to win a prize, earn money, or gain praise.

If you did the activity for its own sake—enjoyment, interest, personal satisfaction—that would be intrinsic motivation. The other terms mentioned aren’t standard categories for this distinction; they describe how feelings or sensations can influence motivation rather than defining a type of motivation based on external rewards.