Quest 1: The Puzzle of Motivation Copy
The Puzzle of Motivation with Dan Pink
Intrinsic motivation depends upon purpose, mastery, and autonomy.
Ready to dig deep into the science of motivation? Game Guru Dan Pink teaches us the tricks of tapping into intrinsic motivation, the first step toward saving the world.
In your first quest you’ll learn from career analyst Dan Pink. In his best-selling book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Pink uses scientific evidence to make the case that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. The apathy we face at home and at work results from a culture of extrinsic motivation. To learn more, complete any of the Quizlet games or activities below Dan Pink’s TED Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation:
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- Pink’s talk is available live and in animated formats below.
- If you choose to play Quizlet Gravity you may want to use this Gravity Word Bank.
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The Puzzle of Motivation quest includes the following intrinsic and extrinsic motivation techniques:
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