Core 2: FQ2 How can psychology affect performance?

Question 1

Types of motivation

Answer 1

Intrinsic/ extrinsic

Positive/ negative

Question 2

Define motivation

Answer 2

internal state that activates, directs and sustains behaviour towards achieving a particular goal

Question 3

What can motivation be influenced by?

Answer 3

self determination
expectations
parental pressure
money
challenge

Question 4

What is positive motivation?

Answer 4

occurs when an individual’s performance is driven by previous reinforcing behaviours