Extrinsic motivation through rewards – UGC NET Question

Extrinsic motivation arises from external rewards or pressures,such as grades,praise or prizes. Learners engage in tasks to obtain these outcomes rather than for inherent interest. The stem lists grades and certificates as motivators,so the type of motivation is clearly extrinsic.

Option A:
Intrinsic motivation stems from curiosity and enjoyment of the task itself,which is not emphasised when external rewards dominate.

Option B:
Extrinsic motivators can be useful if used carefully,but over-reliance may reduce intrinsic interest,which is why distinguishing them is important. Option B correctly captures the source of motivation described.

Option C:
Normative influences involve conforming to social norms and expectations rather than responding to explicit rewards.

Option D:
Compulsory motivation is not a standard term and would suggest acting only because one is forced,which is not the focus on prizes in the stem.