Study after study has been done that shows when we're presented with extrinsic motivators — a performance evaluation, a stats counter, a grade at the end off a class — these motivators actually become shiny objects that conceal our own intrinsic reasons for doing it. (canadianbusiness.com)
Thus, for people who are committed for more intrinsic reasons («I think my partner is the right person for me»), the new system could cause them to second - guess whether or not they're making the right choice, potentially making them less willing to work through difficult times in their relationships. (scienceofrelationships.com)
Psychologists have shown that creative people are energized by challenging activities, a sign of intrinsic motivation, and the research suggests that simply thinking of intrinsic reasons to perform an activity may be enough to boost creativity. (theletteredcottage.net)