Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity for external rewards because the act itself is satisfying to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation in order to be judged favorably by others

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity because the act itself is satisfying. The intrinsic motivation is an internal form of motivation. the person trys to achieve his/her goal for or personal satisfaction or accomplishment. According the intrinsic motivation the activity is for its own sake.