Which of the following is an intrinsic motivator?

• A. Pay
• B. Personal satisfaction
• C. Praise
• D. Bonuses

Answer: (B)

Intrinsic motivation comes from within and drives people to act because they find the activity itself rewarding. Personal satisfaction is exactly that inner reward—the sense of pride or achievement you feel from doing a task well. That internal pleasure motivates you without needing external rewards.

The other options are external rewards. Pay is money given for work, praise is external recognition, and bonuses are extra payments tied to performance. These are extrinsic motivators, encouraging behavior because of the rewards rather than because the activity itself is enjoyable.