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Dictionary of Vocational Psychology

Intrinsic Motivation

Behaviors spurred by factors intrinsic (internal) to the self, primarily in the service of self-interest and satisfaction. Blustein and Flum (1999) discuss intrinsic motivation in the context of a self-determination approach to the psychology of vocational interests.

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