Sport Psychology - Motivation and Achievement Motivation Flashcards

1
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Define motivation

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A drive to succeed

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2
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Name 2 types of motivation

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Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation

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3
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Name 2 types of extrinsic motivation

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Tangible rewards
Intangible rewards

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4
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Define intrinsic motivation

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A drive to succeed from within

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5
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Define extrinsic motivation

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A drive to succeed from an external source

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6
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Define tangible rewards

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A type of extrinsic motivation
Can be touched or held

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7
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Define intangible rewards

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A type of extrinsic motivation
A reward that is non-physical

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8
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Give an example of some tangible rewards

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Trophies
Money
Medals

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9
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Give an example of intangible rewards

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Praise from a coach or fan

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10
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Which is thought to be better in the long-term for a performer, intrinsic or extrinsic motivation? Why?

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Intrinsic
It is stronger and longer lasting

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11
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Name 3 negative effects of extrinsic motivation

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  1. It may lose its value
  2. Players may complete solely because of the extrinsic rewards
  3. Can increase pressure and lead to cheating
  4. May undermine intrinsic motivation
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12
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Nam 3 ways that a coach can improve motivation

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  1. Offer rewards
  2. Make tasks fun and enjoyable
  3. Point out health benefits
  4. Break skill into sub-routines
  5. Use role models
  6. Praise
  7. Attribution re-training
  8. SMART goals
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13
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What kind of approach is achievement motivation? Why

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Interactionist
Dependent on personality and environment

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14
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According to achievement motivation, what two types of behaviour can a performer show?

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Nach/Approach
Naf/Avoidance

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15
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How can achievement motivation be calculated

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Desire to succeeWd - Fear of failure

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16
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What is desire to succeed dictated by?

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Incentive value of success

17
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What is fear of failure dictated by?

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Probability of success

18
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When will a performer show Nach behaviour?

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If their desire to succeed outweight their fear of failure

19
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When will a performer show Naf behaviour?

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If their fear of failure outweighs their desire to succeed

20
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Name 3 characteristics of a Nach performer

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  1. Enjoy competition
  2. Takes risks
  3. High confidence levels
  4. High levels of task persistence
  5. Attribute success to internal factors
  6. Enjoy feedback
21
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Name 3 characteristics of a Naf performer

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  1. Low task persistance
  2. Do not like feedback
  3. Takes easy option
22
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Name 3 ways a coach can develop approach behaviour

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  1. Reinforcement
  2. Attribution retraining
  3. Allow Success
  4. Goal setting
23
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According to achievement goal theory, what is the problem with outcome goals

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If the performer does not reach their goal, they will lose confidence

24
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According to achievement goal theory, what kind of goals should be set?

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Task-related goals