Extrinsic motivation

 

Extrinsic motivation is anything about avoiding pain and seeking pleasure. Basically all your biological cravings, all the reward chasing in Hunter mode and all the defensive, fear-induced behavior in Sheep mode come from extrinsic motivation. The brain has a separate neuron path for extrinsic motivation. Dopamine is central to extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation dominates over intrinsic motivation.