Intrinsic extrinsic motivation

Question

Kindly explain the above statement. Rather than thinking in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as opposite poles, each form of motivation may also be considered as separate dimensions each ranging from high to low Kindly explain this statement.

Answer 1

If they were opposites on a continuum, then as one increases, the other would decrease.  But the statement says they are separate dimensions, in other words, on separate continuums.  Therefore as one increases, the other can decrease, increase, or remain the same.  And vice versa.  So, you can be motivated to do something because you enjoy the it intrinsically AS WELL AS get rewarded for it.