Motivation Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is motivation?
The internal mechanisms and external stimuli that arouses and directs behaviour
What is drive?
Drive is directed, motivated, energised behaviour that is needed to achieve a goal.
What are the three aspects of motivation?
- Inner drive to achieve
- External pressure and rewards
- Intensity and direction of behaviour
What is arousal level?
The intensity of motivation
What its intrinsic motivation?
Motivation from an internal drive, an emotion
Give an example of intrinsic motivation.
A footballer may play football for the enjoyment of being a part of a team
What is extrinsic motivation?
Motivation for a reward
What is a tangible reward? Give an example.
Materialistic
- Money
- Trophies
What is an intangible reward? Give an example
Reward that is not physical
- praise from others
Give a sporting example of extrinsic tangible motivation?
A boxer may fight to win titles
Give a sporting example of an extrinsic intangible reward?
A footballer may play because their father wants them to
Is ‘the need to win’ extrinsic or intrinsic motivation?
It can be either, winning for pride or the trophy/bonus
What was Weinbergs view on extrinsic motivation?
“rewards do not inherently undermine intrinsic motivation” and that it is how athletes perceive the reward
