Usually means: Incentives from external sources drive behavior.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (extrinsic motivation)

noun:  (psychology) The motivation to participate in an activity based on attaining an external goal, such as garnering praise and approval, or receiving an award or payment, rather than engaging in an activity for its own sake.


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