motivation

Question 1

define: motivation

Answer 1

the drive an individual has to achieve a goal

Question 2

what are the two types of motivation

Answer 2

intrinsic and extrinsic

Question 3

describe intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

the internal drive from within a person to perform a task or activity for its own sake

performance is driven by the pursuit of personal satisfaction and challange

e.g. climbing a mountain for personal reward

Question 4

describe extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

the external drive to perform a task or activity in order to achieve a tangible reward

performance is driven by external factors

e.g. taking part in a rugby tournament to win a trophy

Question 5

uses and effects of intrinsic motivation

Answer 5

• good for performers of all experience
• helps the performer to set new goals which are personal to the individual
• success brings a high level of personal satisfaction at all stages of learning

Question 6

uses and effects of extrinsic motivation

Answer 6

• good for performers at the cognitive stage of learning
• provides clear evidence of success often through tangible rewards
• tends to lose impact if the opportunity is taken away