motivation pt 4

Question 1

Implicit vs explicit motives, difference between them

Answer 1

implicit- unconscious, enduring preferences for certain classes of incentives. Influences behaviour based on internal satisfaction
explicit- motives are conscious goals influenced by societal expectations

Question 2

what are 3 types of motives?

Answer 2

1. achievement motive
   2.affiliation motive
   3.power motive

Question 3

What is the achievement motive?

Answer 3

strong desire to excel and achieve success. Athletes with a high achievement motive seek challenging tasks that provide opportunities for personal accomplishment

Question 4

what is the affiliation motive?

Answer 4

refers to the desire to establish and maintain positive social relationships. (associated with stronger immune responses and stress-reducing hormones such as oxytocin and progesterone

Question 5

what is the power motive?

Answer 5

The desire to have an impact, influence, or control over others

Question 6

What is volition in sport and what is the role in sport?

Answer 6

The mental process that drives goal-directed actions despite challenges. Ensures athletes act on their intentions, maintaining persistence even when motivation wanes

Question 7

Self-control as a limited resource why is it a limited resource?

Answer 7

self control can be depleted through overuse, like a muscle

Question 8

what is ego depletion?

Answer 8

when self-control is exhausted, performance and decision-making decline

Question 9

What is the Theory of Action control? who was it proposed by?

Answer 9

proposed by Kohl, highlights volitional processes that support the achievement of goals, especially in the face of obstacles and distractions

Question 10

self control vs self regulation

Answer 10

control-conscious effort to resist distractions temptations to achieve goals
regulation- unconscious processes that help maintain goal pursuit more effortlessly

Question 11

What is the marshmallow test?

Answer 11

A psychological experiment that demonstrates the ability to delay gratification for long-term rewards

Question 12

Overcoming Obstacles to Volition internal and external barriers

Answer 12

internal- fatigue, negative, thoughts
external- bad weather, social distractions

Question 13

The role emotion in Volition.

Answer 13

emotional control in volition- emotions can either support or undermined goal-directed actions. Managing emotions critical for maintaining volition

Question 14

techniques foe emotional control

Answer 14

positive reappraisal of stressful situations
focusing on long-term rewards instead of short-term discomfort

Question 15

what is state orientation vs action orientation

Answer 15

state- individuals focus on their current emotional state and ruminate on difficulties
action- individuals focus on the actions needed to overcome obstacles and achieve goals

Question 16

strategies for enhancing volition, implementation intentions, self monitoring, goal shielding

Answer 16

implementation intentions- pre-planning specific responses to potential challenges increases the likelihood of following through with goals
Self-Monitoring-regularly tracking progress held athletes stay focused and adjust their actions when necessary
Goal shielding- focusing on goal-relevant actions while ignoring distractions helps maintain progress

Question 17

The shielding-Interruption Dilemma. What is shielding, interruption,Dilemma.

Answer 17

shielding- the process of staying focused on a goal by blocking out distractions
Interruptions- the ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing circumstances
Dilemma- athletes must balance between goal focused (shielding) and adapting when the situation demands (interruption)