Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that exists for an individual in the activity itself.

• A. Motivation that exists for an individual in the activity itself
• B. Motivation by external rewards
• C. Motivation by fear of failure
• D. Motivation by social approval

Answer: (A)

Intrinsic motivation is doing something for the inherent enjoyment, interest, or satisfaction the activity itself provides. It comes from inside the person, not from external rewards. The statement describes motivation that exists within the activity itself, which is exactly what intrinsic motivation is. In music practice, this looks like a musician who practices because they genuinely enjoy shaping a phrase or mastering a passage, not to earn a prize or praise. Other descriptions, like chasing external rewards, fearing failure, or seeking social approval, relate to motivations that come from outside the activity, i.e., extrinsic motivation. So, the statement that emphasizes the internal, self-driven aspect is the best description.