Which concept is defined as a desire to perform a behavior effectively for its own sake?

• A. Metacognition
• B. Intrinsic Motivation
• C. Reflection in Action
• D. Anchoring Bias

Answer: (B)

Intrinsic motivation means engaging in a behavior because you find it interesting, enjoyable, or personally meaningful, with the activity itself providing satisfaction. This internal drive leads people to perform well and persist because mastering the task, curiosity, or a sense of competence feels rewarding, not because of external rewards or pressures. In contrast, metacognition is about being aware of and regulating your own thinking; reflection in action is evaluating what you’re doing while you’re doing it; and anchoring bias is a cognitive shortcut where the first information encountered unduly influences later judgments. These other ideas relate to thinking processes or biases, not to the intrinsic desire to act for its own sake.