{"id":33735,"date":"2023-06-22T15:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T08:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/uncategorized\/exploring-extrinsic-motivation-and-external-factors-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons\/"},"modified":"2023-06-22T15:02:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T08:02:02","slug":"exploring-extrinsic-motivation-and-external-factors-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/english-vocabulary-lessons\/gre-vocabulary\/exploring-extrinsic-motivation-and-external-factors-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Extrinsic Motivation and External Factors &#8211; 3500 GRE Vocabulary Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-humix-humix-block\" style=\"justify-content:center\">\n<div class='open-video-oembed' style='width:640px;max-width:100%;'>\n<script>(window.openVideoPlayers = window.openVideoPlayers || []).push({target: document.currentScript, \"videoID\":\"T18cPmrRayu\",\"float\":true,\"isGenerated\":true})<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<script data-ezscrex='false' data-cfasync='false' async src=\"https:\/\/open.video\/video.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring Extrinsic Motivation and External Factors<\/h3>\n<p>This video explores the concept of extrinsic, which refers to something that is external or not inherent. It discusses the distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and how extrinsic factors can influence various contexts like psychology, economics, and scientific research.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered why some people are driven by internal passions while others are motivated by external rewards?<\/p>\n<p>This distinction lies at the heart of our word for today: extrinsic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word type:<\/strong> Extrinsic is an adjective, used to describe something that comes from outside or is not an essential part of something.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Extrinsic refers to something that is external, not inherent, or coming from outside. It&#8217;s often used in contrast to intrinsic, which means inherent or coming from within.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word history:<\/strong> The word extrinsic has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word extrinsecus, which means from without or from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>This Latin term is composed of ex, meaning out of, and a form related to intrinsecus, meaning inwardly or on the inside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antonyms:<\/strong> The primary antonym for extrinsic is intrinsic. Other antonyms include inherent, innate, and essential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Synonyms:<\/strong> Synonyms for extrinsic include external, extraneous, outer, outward, and adventitious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples use in sentences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In psychology, extrinsic motivation refers to behavior driven by external rewards such as money or praise.<\/p>\n<p>The extrinsic value of a stock option is determined by how much the current stock price exceeds the option&#8217;s strike price.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists often try to control for extrinsic factors that might influence the results of their experiments.<\/p>\n<p>The artist focused on the intrinsic beauty of the subject rather than extrinsic embellishments. Common errors in use:<\/p>\n<p>One common error is confusing extrinsic with intrinsic. Remember, extrinsic refers to external factors, while intrinsic refers to inherent or internal qualities.<\/p>\n<p>Another mistake is using extrinsic when extraneous would be more appropriate. 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