Which term describes motivation that arises from external consequences such as rewards?

• A. Intrinsic Motivation
• B. Extrinsic Motivation
• C. Intrinsic Reward Theory
• D. Facial Feedback Hypothesis

Answer: (B)

Motivation can come from inside or outside. When actions are driven by external consequences—rewards, praise, money, grades, or avoiding punishment—that's extrinsic motivation. It contrasts with intrinsic motivation, which comes from interest, enjoyment, or personal meaning in the activity itself. The term that describes motivation from external rewards is extrinsic motivation, making it the best choice. The other options either describe internal sources of motivation (intrinsic motivation), refer to a less standard idea about internal rewards (intrinsic reward theory), or relate to how facial expressions influence emotion rather than motivation (facial feedback hypothesis).