motivation Flashcards
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motivation
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the drive to learn and achieve success
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intrinsic motivation
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the internal drive or desire to participate or perform well
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examples of intrinsic motivation
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pride
enjoyment
satisfaction
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benefits of intrinsic motivation
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- rewards may be more valuable with individual taking part for their benefit
- may encourage lifelong participation
- more self sufficient
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drawbacks intrinsic motivation
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- may not be enough to maintain motivation to participate
- for cognitive learners
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why may cognitive learners find it difficult to use intrinsic motivation
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- they may find it difficult and not that enjoyable so they may require more than just intrinsic motivation to keep going
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extrinsic motivation
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the external drive or desire to participate or to perform well
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examples of extrinsic motivation
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praise (intangible)
trophy (tangible)
pressure (intangible
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benefits extrinsic motivation
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- rewards may have more of a significant impact
- effective way of getting children to start learning a sport
- improves confidence
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drawbacks extrinsic motivation
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- less valuable than intrinsic
- may not lead to lifelong participation
- if rewards are removed motivation may decline
- may be demotivating if you don’t achieve the ‘level’ required for the extrinsic reward
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motivation conclusion
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- effect of different sources of motivation is differs for different individuals
- so it is hard to say which is better
- it depends how much emphasis is placed upon the reward
- to increase chances of continued participation there needs to be a balance between both types of motivation
