Shane's father wants him to train as an investment banker and join the family business. Although Shane respects his father's opinion, he is very clear that he wants to be an author considering that he is extremely passionate about writing.

Which of the following is guiding Shane's choice of profession?

a. Intrinsic motivation

b. Extrinsic motivation

c. Altruism

d. Peer pressure

a. Intrinsic motivation

Explanation:

Intrinsic motivation: The term intrinsic motivation is defined as an individual's behavior that is being led or driven by internal rewards. An individual experiencing intrinsic motivation include behaviors that satisfy him or her internally and naturally.

Examples: An individual learns to play football because he or she wants to play not because he or she sees another person playing.

In this question above, Shane's choice of profession is guided by intrinsic motivation.