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    extrinsic

    US /ɪkˈstrɪnsɪk, -zɪk/

    ・

    UK /eksˈtrɪnsɪk/

    C1
    adj.AdjectiveNot forming an internal part; outside; outer
    Some teachers believe students need extrinsic rewards to motivate them to learn

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    • So you have to use intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

      So you have to use intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

    • So you have to use intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

      So you have to use intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

    A2

    How to train your nervous system for optimal performance | Steven Kotler

    08:31How to train your nervous system for optimal performance | Steven Kotler
    • When psychologists or scientists or neuroscientists say motivation, they're often talking about extrinsic motivation, things in the world we're going to work hard to get, intrinsic motivators, things that drive us from within, like curiosity or passion or purpose.

      When psychologists or scientists or neuroscientists say motivation, they're often talking about extrinsic motivation, things in the world we're going to work hard to get, intrinsic motivators, things that drive us from within, like curiosity or passion or purpose.

    • When psychologists or scientists or neuroscientists say motivation, they're often talking about extrinsic motivation, things in the world we're going to work hard to get, intrinsic motivators, things that drive us from within like curiosity or passion or purpose.

      When psychologists or scientists or neuroscientists say motivation, they're often talking about extrinsic motivation, things in the world we're going to work hard to get, intrinsic motivators, things that drive us from within like curiosity or passion or purpose.

    B1

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    • I'd like to make a distinction between two kinds of pleasure: extrinsic and intrinsic.

      I'd like to make a distinction between two kinds of pleasure: extrinsic and intrinsic.

    • Extrinsic pleasure is doing an activity that leads to pleasure.

      Extrinsic pleasure is doing an activity that leads to pleasure.

    B1

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    03:34人生真正的快樂是什麼?大多數人都理解錯了...  ► 聽聽哈佛教授怎麼說 - Dr. Arthur Brooks 阿瑟·布魯克斯(中英字幕)
    • I'm going fishing And so this is what we all need to find The problem is that people chase these Extrinsic lures the money power pleasure and fame and they get out of the groove of what they're supposed to do And then they wonder why they're unhappy You

      I'm going fishing And so this is what we all need to find The problem is that people chase these Extrinsic lures the money power pleasure and fame and they get out of the groove of what they're supposed to do And then they wonder why they're unhappy You

    • The problem is that people chase these extrinsic lures, the money, power, pleasure, and fame,

      The problem is that people chase these extrinsic lures, the money, power, pleasure, and fame,

    B1

    William Ackman: Everything You Need to Know About Finance and Investing in Under an Hour

    43:57William Ackman: Everything You Need to Know About Finance and Investing in Under an Hour
    • so-called extrinsic factors that you can’t control.  So if a business will be affected

      so-called extrinsic factors that you can’t control.  So if a business will be affected

    • You also want businesses that are not particularly sensitive to outside factors, so-called extrinsic factors, that you can't control.

      You also want businesses that are not particularly sensitive to outside factors, so-called extrinsic factors, that you can't control.

    A2

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    • Because if I'm in a state where I'm not enjoying what I'm doing or the content that I'm creating because it's been shaped too much by external extrinsic motivation, then there's no real point in doing this whole creative thing anyway.

      Because if I'm in a state where I'm not enjoying what I'm doing or the content that I'm creating because it's been shaped too much by external extrinsic motivation, then there's no real point in doing this whole creative thing anyway.

    • Because if I'm in a state where I'm not enjoying what I'm doing or the content that I'm creating because it's been shaped too much by external extrinsic motivation, then there's no real point in doing this whole creator thing anyway.

      Because if I'm in a state where I'm not enjoying what I'm doing or the content that I'm creating because it's been shaped too much by external extrinsic motivation, then there's no real point in doing this whole creator thing anyway.

    A2

    How to Stay Motivated, Using Psychology.

    04:36How to Stay Motivated, Using Psychology.
    • Now, psychologists have divided motivation into two types: Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.

      Now, psychologists have divided motivation into two types: Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.

    • Now, psychologists have divided motivation into two types: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.

      Now, psychologists have divided motivation into two types: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.

    B1

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    • and it happens almost 100% of the time, if you replace intrinsic motivation with extrinsic

      and it happens almost 100% of the time, if you replace intrinsic motivation with extrinsic

    • rewards and you extinguish the extrinsic reward then the underlying behavior is also extinguished.

      rewards and you extinguish the extrinsic reward then the underlying behavior is also extinguished.

    B1

    Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation: Are You Listening or Following Your Heart?

    05:51Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation: Are You Listening or Following Your Heart?
    • When we study how we get motivated to learn, develop, and succeed, we can identify two contrary forces: extrinsic and intrinsic ones.

      When we study how we get motivated to learn, develop, and succeed, we can identify two contrary forces: extrinsic and intrinsic ones.

    • One meta analysis of 128 studies examined the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation.

      One meta analysis of 128 studies examined the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation.

    B1

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    • This is best demonstrated by a classic 1973 study that looked at intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation in children.

      This is best demonstrated by a classic 1973 study that looked at intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation in children.

    • By associating the activity of drawing with an extrinsic reward, the certificate with the gold seal, they were able to decrease the child’s intrinsic motivation to draw.

      By associating the activity of drawing with an extrinsic reward, the certificate with the gold seal, they were able to decrease the child’s intrinsic motivation to draw.

    B1