Questions: Which scenario is an example of intrinsic motivation? Yannick always studies until midnight because good grades make him happy. Kimi fixed Gordon's tablet in exchange for a copy of his notes from math class. Evan noticed the flashing lights in his rearview mirror and pulled over to the curb. Marileta bought a 20 gift card for Rick after drawing his name in the office holiday party.

The answer is Yannick always studies until midnight because good grades make him happy.

This scenario is an example of intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in a behavior because it is personally rewarding, rather than for some external reward. Yannick studies because the good grades themselves make him happy, which is an internal satisfaction.

This scenario is an example of extrinsic motivation. Kimi is motivated by an external reward (the notes from math class) rather than an internal satisfaction.

This scenario is not an example of motivation related to personal satisfaction or external rewards. It is a response to a situation that requires compliance with the law.

This scenario is also an example of extrinsic motivation. Marileta is motivated by the social expectation or obligation to give a gift after drawing Rick's name, which is an external factor.