motivation

Question 1

what is motivation

Answer 1

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

Question 2

what is drive

Answer 2

directed, motivated and ‘energised’ behaviour towards achieving a goal

Question 3

what is intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

the drive from within to perform a task for own sake.

driven by personal satisfaction

eg wanting to run a faster 100m to get a pb

Question 4

what is extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

the drive to perform in order to achieve a tangible award

driven by external factors

eg taking part in rugby tournament to win a trophy

eg trying hard in training for praise from coach

Question 5

uses and effects of intrinsic motivation

Answer 5

-performers of all experience

-high personal satisfaction - (relate to CAB attributions)

-helps set new goals that are personal

-long term results

Question 6

uses and effects of extrinsic motivation

Answer 6

-good for first time/cognitive performer

-provides clear evidence of success through tangible reward

-helps recipient gain status within peer group

-short lived effect

Question 7

negative of extrinsic motivation

Answer 7

loses impact of the opportunity for reward is taken away