Topic > Reasons for the drive-motivation theory: the drive...

This theory of psychological motivation indicates that extrinsic motivations often decrease intrinsic motivation, according to its founders Edward Deci and Richard Ryan. They also argued that motivation is essential for our biological, cognitive, and social regulation. I identify with this theory, because to stay focused we need intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. In human life we ​​cannot survive simply by doing what we like. For example, I want to graduate and studying psychology, sociology and human relations makes me very happy (intrinsic motivators). However, part of the curriculum includes inorganic chemistry and algebra, two subjects I don't like at all. However, if I want the degree (extrinsic motivator) I have to endure long hours of studying. Intrinsic motivation means that a person's driving forces derive from the spontaneous satisfaction that comes from the individual and the activity itself. Intrinsic motivation is important because it brings high levels of commitment, dedication, creativity and persistence. Therefore, this type of motivation is the purest form, because it is not influenced by external rewards. A person who does something because he enjoys the activity uses intrinsic motivation. Unfortunately, in life