Motivation

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

‘ the internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct our behaviour

Question 2

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 2

Internal drives to participate and do well
E.g enjoyment , pride, well-being

Question 3

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

External factors- rewards, medals, badges, prizes.
Reinforcement from others can insure a action is repeated

Question 4

Drive theory

Answer 4

Relationship between arousal and performance is linear
High arousal=high performance
If the dominant response is correct this will enhance performance
However, may not be correct in beginners

Question 5

Inverted U

Answer 5

States that arousal levels increase so does performance levels but only up to a certain point which occurs at moderate arousal level.
Once past this, performance decreases.
Performer becomes over-aroused/anxious
E.g a cognitive stage learner is best taught basic skills in a low arousal environment

Question 6

Catastrophe theory

Answer 6

Theory takes into account somatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety
If there is an increase in cognitive anxiety and somatic anxiety is high then performance will decline.
High levels of cognitive anxiety and there is a continuous increase in somatic anxiety or arousal then performance will be suddenly deteriorate
If this occurs performance will be able to improve but not back to its original level