Psychology and Preformance

Question 1

what is positive motivation

Answer 1

• motivation from enjoyment and interest in completing task. this can come from praise or good performance.

Question 2

what is negative motivation

Answer 2

• motivation from completing tasks because of the undesirable outcomes if performance isn’t to standard. for examples threats of replacement due to error, ridicule, media articles.

Question 3

what is intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

• motivation that comes from within the athlete and is the internal desire to do well.