<Li> attribute their educational results to factors under their own control, also known as autonomy or locus of control </Li> <Li> believe they have the skills to be effective agents in reaching their desired goals, also known as self - efficacy beliefs </Li> <Li> are interested in mastering a topic, not just in achieving good grades </Li> <P> An example of intrinsic motivation is when an employee becomes an IT professional because he or she wants to learn about how computer users interact with computer networks . The employee has the intrinsic motivation to gain more knowledge . Art for art's sake is an example of intrinsic motivation in the domain of art . </P>

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