Question

Eli enjoys woodcarving. Although none of his teenage friends are interested, he often spends hours creating several different pieces. His enjoyment of the task is all his own, and he rarely shows others his work. Many would call his motivation __________ in nature.

a.) instinctual

b.) arousal

c.) extrinsic

d.) intrinsic

Answer 1

Answer: d) intrinsic

Explanation:

Intrinsic motivation is the motivation that occurs due to internal form of rewarding and pleasure.It satisfies and makes a person happy to perform any certain task without expecting any external rewards.It encourages person internally.

According to the question, Eli is motivated intrinsically and so he is encouraged internally to create wood-carved pieces because he enjoys it and does not reveal it to others much.

Other options are incorrect because extrinsic nature,arousing nature and instinctual nature is not described through Eli's motivation. Thus, the correct option is option(d).