Motivation Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is motivation?
A
Psychological drive to succeed
2
Q
What is intrinsic motivation?
A
Performing for its own sake characterised by personal satisfaction and challenge
3
Q
What is extrinsic motivation?
A
Driven to perform for external reasons performing to earn a reward
4
Q
What are intangible rewards?
A
Non-physical such as praise and encouragement
5
Q
What are tangible rewards?
A
Rewards include medals and trophies that are awarded to players
6
Q
What are the advantages of extrinsic motivation?
A
- may have significant impact on motivation
- may be effective way to get children to start sport
- may improve confidence
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of extrinsic motivation?
A
- may undermine/not as valuable as intrinsic motivators
- if rewards removed motivation may decline
- may be demotivating if level for reward not reached
8
Q
What are the advantages of intrinsic motivation?
A
- more valuable individual takes part for own benefit
- may encourage lifelong participation
- self sufficient
9
Q
What are the disadvantages of intrinsic motivation?
A
- intrinsic motivators might not be enough to maintain motivation
- cognitive learner may struggle and require more than just intrinsic motivationn
