Motivation

Question 1

What does motivation mean?

Answer 1

Motivation is the drive or desire to achieve something.

Question 2

What are the two types of motivation?

Answer 2

Intrinsic and extrinsic

Question 3

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 3

• Intrinsic motivation comes from within a performer .

- Performers have internal motivation to achieve self-satisfaction, pride or personal achievement.

Question 4

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 4

• Extrinsic motivation comes from an external source.
• A performer wants to succeed because of external rewards from a competition, coach, peer or family member.
• Tangible rewards (can touch them): certificates, trophies, medals money.
• Intangible (can’t touch them): praise, positive feedback or applause from the crowd.

Question 5

Which motivation source does research show to be more effective in the long-term?

Answer 5

Intrinsic motivation