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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 689 MC

A basketball player practices shooting free throws every day after school because she enjoys the feeling of mastery when the ball goes through the hoop perfectly.

Which type of motivation is this player primarily demonstrating?

  1. Positive extrinsic motivation
  2. Negative intrinsic motivation
  3. Positive intrinsic motivation
  4. Negative extrinsic motivation
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Consider Option C: 

  • The player is motivated by internal factors (enjoyment of mastery and the feeling when successful) rather than external rewards, representing positive intrinsic motivation.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or recognition, which aren’t mentioned in this scenario.
  • B is incorrect: The motivation described is positive (enjoyment/satisfaction) rather than negative (avoiding negative feelings).
  • D is incorrect: There’s no external punishment or negative consequence being avoided.