Extrinsic motivation

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Extrinsic motivation refers to external influences which drive behaviour.

These extrinsic motivators involve either a "carrot" or "stick":

* Carrot \- reward - Behaviour is performed to gain an external reward such as money or recognition
* Stick \- punishment - Behaviour is performed to avoid an external punishment such as a fine or criticism

Intrinsic motivation is generally more powerful and desirable than extrinsic motivation, but it depends on the situation.

## See also

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* Amotivation
* Extrinsic motivation (Lecture)
* Extrinsic motivation (Motivation and emotion book chapters)
* Intrinsic motivation
* Motivation (Wikipedia)
* Punishment (Wikipedia)
* Reinforcement (Wikipedia)