Motivation

Question 1

Motivation – definition

Answer 1

The direction and intensity of one’s effort

Question 2

Drive can be defined as

Answer 2

Directed, motivated or ‘energised’ behaviour that an individual has towards achieving a certain goal

Question 3

Different Motivational views (3)

Answer 3

Trait Motivational View
Suggest motivated behaviour is primarily a function of individual characteristics

Interactionist Motivational view
This is believed to be a combination of 2 factors and how they interact

Situational Motivational view
Motivation is determined by the environment that they are in

Question 4

Intrinsic motivation (definition)

4 characteristics of it?

Answer 4

Internal drives to participate or to perform well

• Emotional feelings
• Satisfaction
• Personal accomplishment
• Physical feeling of well-being

Question 5

Extrinsic motivation (definition)

2 things about it?

Answer 5

External drives to participate to perform well

• These can be extremely powerful in determining whether we want to learn a skill and whether we want to perfect it.
• Extrinsic motivation can come in the form of tangible and intangible rewards

Question 6

Tangible rewards vs Intangible rewards (5 vs 3)

Answer 6

Tangible:

• Trophies
• Certificates
• Medals
• Prize money
• Awards

Intangible:

• Applause
• Praise
• Acknowledgement from team mates