noun phrase · academic
intrinsic motivation
UK/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/US/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/in·TRIN·sic mo·ti·VA·tion
motivation that comes from internal satisfaction or interest rather than external rewards
Examples
“Students with strong intrinsic motivation study for interest, so they persist even when tasks are hard.”
“Teachers try to foster intrinsic motivation by making tasks relevant to students' lives.”
“Intrinsic motivation is a better predictor of long-term learning than temporary rewards.”
Band 8 sentence
“Curricula that nurture intrinsic motivation—by offering autonomy and meaningful tasks—tend to produce deeper learning.”
Collocations
- foster intrinsic motivation
- intrinsic motivation to learn
- enhance intrinsic motivation
Word family
Common mistakes
intrustic motivation→intrinsic motivation
have motivation inside→have intrinsic motivation
Say it for a higher band
5self-motivation→6internal motivation→7+intrinsic motivation
Synonyms
internal motivation
Easily confused
extrinsic motivation
“While extrinsic motivation can boost short-term performance, intrinsic motivation sustains long-term learning.”
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