As she begin to spread the news on her new outlook for health care, she was opening doors for a new job/business. Providing useful rewards and praising members on their participation and hard work will allow the business to grow, tremendously. Expressing how the external incentives (prizes, discounts, rewards, etc. ) would increase the member’s intrinsic motivation (performing the task for their interest and enjoyment) proves that the members will be recognized and committed to accomplishing a healthy lifestyle (Ryan & Deci, 2000).
What does the literature show about the effect of external rewards on intrinsic motivation?
Ryan & Deci (2000) express the behaviors from intrinsic motivation. In self- determination theory, the intrinsic motivation is something that is done with interest and enjoyable. When intrinsic motivated people become interested in their activity, they seek fun and challenging behavior from the activity and not because of the external pressure and rewards that come along (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Basically saying, an intrinsic motivated individual enjoy the fun and challenging activities and do not look forward to reward and gifts after every accomplishment.
Based on the persuasion literature, what techniques might be successful in helping the