In general, motivators provide some sort of incentive for completing a task. Motivation refers to a desire, need, or drive that contributes to and explains behavioral changes. incentiveSomething that motivates, rouses, or encourages an anticipated reward or aversive event from the environment.
The efficacy of extrinsic motivators varies depending on factors such as self-esteem, locus of control, self-efficacy, and neuroticism.Studies have shown that intrinsic motivation will decrease over time if extrinsic incentives are introduced for behaviors that an individual already found motivating.Extrinsically motivated behaviors are performed in order to receive something from others-such as a promotion, praise, candy, money, or attention.