Motivation

Question 1

Define Motivation

Answer 1

Motivation - a combination of the performers determination and enthusiasm to achieve their goals

Question 2

Define Intrinisic motivation and give an example

Answer 2

The internal drive to succeed, the internal mechanisms that affect a persons behaviour
- e.g. taking part for fun or personal achievement

Question 3

Define Extrinsic motivation and give an example

Answer 3

The external drive to perform/succeed
- e.g. taking part for awards/recognition

Question 4

Evaluate intrinsic motivation

Answer 4

Positives:
* Considered more beneficial as performers are participating for own benefit
* More likely to encourage lifelong participation
* More self-sufficient/ doesn’t require input from others

Negatives:
* Intrinsic motives such as enjoyment may fluctuate over time or may not be enough to maintain motivation
* Cognative learners might not initailly enjoy the activity as they lack the skill to be successful

Question 5

Evaluate extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

Positives:
* Effective at motivating children and cognative learners
* Improves confidence

Negatives:
* Extrinsic motivstion may undermine intrinsic motivation i.e if extrinsic rewards are constantly given, individuals do not develop intrinsic motivation
* Extrinsic motivation may not encourage long term participation
* If extrinsic rewards are removed motivation may decrease i.e. the individual has become reliant on the reward for motivation

Conclusion:
* Motivation will differ between individuals
* A balance of both types is the most effective