Searching for Bobby Fischer Essays

  • Extrinsic Motivation In 'Searching For Bobby Fischer'

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    Searching for Bobby Fischer, directed by Steven Zaillian, is about a young boy named Josh Waitzkin, who is very good at chess. In this film, Josh experiences both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation which shows the audience that is better to motivate ourselves instead of being motivated by others which would lead to frustration and disappointment. Intrinsic motivation is shown when Josh wants to play chess for fun. For example, Josh plays speed chess in the park. No one is forcing or pressuring him