motivation Flashcards
what’s motivation?
the psychological drive to succeed
what’s intrinsic motivation?
when an individual participates in an activity for its own sake. eg. playing because they love it or because they want to improve
what’s extrinsic motivation?
performing in order to win a reward
what’s a tangible reward?
medal, trophy, stickers
what’s an intangible reward?
praise, recognition, exposure to media
who mostly uses intrinsic motivation?
elite level performers
older people
who mostly uses extrinsic motivation?
beginners, young children
advantages of intrinsic motivation
helps reduce stress
may be more ‘valuable’
more self-sufficient
may encourage life long participation
disadvantage of intrinsic motivation
may not be enough to maintain motivation to participate
cognitive learners may find it difficult and not enjoyable
advantages of extrinsic motivation
very effective way to get young children to start to learn a sport
extrinsic rewards might have a more significant impact
disadvantages of extrinsic motivation
if rewards are removed, motivation may decline
may not lead to long term participation
