🔵 6.2 Further Psychological Effects on the Individual: Motivation

Question 1

Motivation.

Answer 1

A drive to succeed

Question 2

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 2

Motivation from within

Question 3

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

Motivation from an outside source

Question 4

Tangible rewards

Answer 4

Rewards that can be touch or held, physical

Question 5

Intangible rewards

Answer 5

Non physical rewards

Question 6

Why is motivation good for a performer

Answer 6

• keeps player on track
• means that they are persistent and consistent in giving their best every game

Question 7

Example of intrinsic motivation

Answer 7

Feeling of pride and satisfaction at having completed a task

Question 8

Example of extrinsic motivation

Answer 8

Chants coming from the crowd supporting and encouraging you

Question 9

Example of tangible rewards

Answer 9

Certificates or trophies

Question 10

Example of intangible rewards

Answer 10

Praise and encouragement or applause from the crowd

Question 11

Reasons why extrinsic rewards are bad

Answer 11

• overuse may lead to loss in value and incentive
• it will become the norm
• may lead to pressure put on the players
• can undermine the intrinsic reason for playing, just playing for the reward

Question 12

Reason why intrinsic motivation is better

Answer 12

Stronger and it lasts longer

Question 13

Examples of how the coach can maintain intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Answer 13

• player of the week award
• making sessions fun and enjoyable
• pointing out health benefits of task
• pointing out role models
• give praise
• setting goals or targets
• use feedback to inspire and correct errors