MOTIVATION Flashcards
What is motivation?
the drive and energy and individual is prepared to expend to achieve a goal
What is intrinsic motivation?
the internal drive to do something for ones own sake
Give an intrinsic motivation example?
a swimmer learning to master a tumble turn to get a faster pb
What is extrinsic motivation?
the external drive to perform/learn to receive a tangible reward
What insane extrinsic motivation example ?
participating in swimming to earn badges/medals
What is self-determination theory?
describes different types of motivation based on the degree they’ve been internalised and considers what motivates a person at any one time
what are the 3 components of self determination theory?
- competence
- autonomy
- relatedness
What is internalisation?
the active attempt to transform an extrinsic motive into personally endorsed values
What is motivation dependent on?
external pressures and rewards
What is motivation necessary for?
- skill learning
what can motivation be divided into?
- intensity of behaviour
- direction of behaviour
What is intensity of behaviour?
degree of emotional behaviour felt by a person (arousal)
What is direction of behaviour?
response chosen by an individual as a result of emotional drive
which motivation type is most likely to continue?
intrinsic
uses of intrinsic feedback?
- improve performance
- goal setting
- long term commitment
uses of extrinsic feedback?
- help intrinsic/spark interest
- complete disliked skills
- short term commitment
Effects of intrinsic feedback?
- more likely to continue
- sense of accomplishment
- better technique
Effects of extrinsic feedback?
- may quit when there are no more rewards
- less likely to focus on improving performance
- can reduce intrinsic
