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 and why is it needed

Answer 2

• Directed, motivated or energised behaviour that an individual has towards achieving a certain goal.
• There needs to be drive to learn and achieve success.

Question 3

What are 3 key points about motivation

Answer 3

• Motivation involves our inner drives towards achieving a goal
• Motivation depends on external pressures and rewards that we perceive in our environment
• Motivation concerns the intensity (often referred to as our arousal level) and the direction of our behaviour

Question 4

What is intrinsic motivation

Answer 4

internal drive/willpower to participate or perform well for oneself
e.g. wanting to improve your 100m sprint PB for a sense of accomplishment

Question 5

What is extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

external influences on the performer to participate or perform well
e.g. wanting to improve your 100m sprint PB to gain praise from a coach

Question 6

What is the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards

Answer 6

• debated whether external rewards undermine or enhance intrinsic motives
• the desire to win can be both
• motivation is often a mixture of both
• too much emphasis on winning can take the pleasure out of taking part
• Weinberg states ‘rewards do not inherently undermine intrinsic motivation (depends on the individual’s perception)