Which scenario is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic motivation means doing something because the activity itself or its outcome is personally satisfying, rather than for an outside reward or to avoid a consequence. Yannick studies because earning good grades makes him happy, so his motivation comes from within. Kimi is trading work for notes, and Marileta is giving a gift; those involve external incentives or obligations.

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