Intrinsic Motivation

Edward L. Deci; Richard M. Ryan

doi:10.1002/9780470479216.corpsy0467

Intrinsic Motivation

Edward L. Deci
, Richard M. Ryan

Department of Education

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Abstract

Little children love to play and to learn. They are active, curious, and eager to engage their environments, and when they do they learn. To some extent adults also love to play and to learn. When people are playing and learning in this eager and willing way, they are intrinsically motivated. Throughout life, when they are in their healthiest states, they are active and interested, and the intrinsically motivated behaviors that result help them acquire knowledge about themselves and their world.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology
Publisher	wiley
Pages	1-2
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780470479216
ISBN (Print)	9780470170243
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470479216.corpsy0467
State	Published - 1 Jan 2009

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Keywords

extrinsic rewards
needs for autonomy and competence
play
undermining intrinsic motivation

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