Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation?

Answer 1

The drive to succeed.

Question 2

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 2

Motivation from within, the satisfaction of successfully completing a task, pride, self-satisfaction.

Question 3

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 3

Motivation from an outside source e.g. praise.

Question 4

What is tangible motivation?

Answer 4

Motivation from a physical object e.g. trophies.,

Question 5

What is intangible motivation?

Answer 5

Motivation from a non-physical source e.g. praise or concern.

Question 6

What are the pros and cons of extrinsic motivation?

Answer 6

• Attract to the activity

• Provide early motivation

• If used too much, may undermine the value of the activity

• May create pressure on players to achieve

• Motivation can be lost if players aren’t rewarded

Question 7

What are the pros and cons of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 7

• More effective

• Stronger

• Longer-lasting

• Give more satisfaction and pride

• Not easy for beginners to be self-motivated

Question 8

Describe some motivation methods.

Answer 8

• Rewards

• Praise

• Making the task enjoyable

• Making sure the performer can succeed

• Negative reinforcement (for experts)

• Setting attainable goals

• Pointing out role models

• Breaking tasks down

• Attributing success internally