Listen "TDAA Episode 21 | Intrinsic and External Motivation"
Episode Synopsis
Keywords
motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, psychology, behavior, evolution, learning
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Sparks discusses the complexities of motivation, challenging the common belief that intrinsic motivation is superior to extrinsic motivation. He argues that intrinsic motivation is essentially an evolved form of extrinsic motivation, prompting a reevaluation of how we understand these concepts in psychology and behavior.
motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, psychology, behavior, evolution, learning
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Sparks discusses the complexities of motivation, challenging the common belief that intrinsic motivation is superior to extrinsic motivation. He argues that intrinsic motivation is essentially an evolved form of extrinsic motivation, prompting a reevaluation of how we understand these concepts in psychology and behavior.
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