Which is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• A. Enjoying solving puzzles at work.
• B. Receiving a salary bonus for meeting targets.
• C. Personal satisfaction from completing a task.
• D. Pride in doing high-quality work.

Answer: (B)

Extrinsic motivation comes from outside the person, such as money, rewards, or praise. Receiving a salary bonus for meeting targets is an external reward tied to performance, so the effort is driven by the bonus rather than by any internal enjoyment of the task. The other options reflect intrinsic motivation—doing the work for personal interest, satisfaction, or pride in the outcome—rather than for an external reward.