motivation

Question 1

define motivation

Answer 1

the drive or desire to achieve success

Question 2

define intrinsic motivation and give a practical example

Answer 2

• an inner drive to achieve success or desire to win
• e.g. a sense of accomplishment/ feel good factor/ self-satisfaction/ feeling of pride

Question 3

define extrinsic motivation and give a practical example

Answer 3

the drive to achieve success from an external source such as a coach
e.g. medal, money or praise

Question 4

describe the 2 types of extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

tangible: can be touched or held e.g. medal/ trophy
intangible: cannot be touched e.g. cheers of crowd

Question 5

what are the advatntages of the uses and effects of intrinsic motivation

Answer 5

• more effective, long term & encourage lifelong participation
• more valuable with people taking part for own gain e.g. self-satisfaction
• more self-sufficient i.e. you dont ned anyone else to be present

Question 6

what are the disadvantages of the uses and effects of intrinsic motivation

Answer 6

• intrinsic motives such as fun may disappear as is not be enough to maintain motivation to participate
• a cognitive learner may find it difficult and not that enjoyable so may require more than just intrinsic motivation to keep them persisting in the learning

Question 7

what are the disadvantages of the uses and effects of extrinsic motivation

Answer 7

• extrinsic motivation may undermine intrinsic motivation
• may not lead to long term participation and can lose its effect
• if extrinsic rewards are removed then motivation may decline e.g. once you achieved all swimming badges you give up as there is nothing to win
• may be demotivating if you dont achieve the level required to recieve extrinsic reward

Question 8

what are the advantages of the uses and effects of extrinsic motivation

Answer 8

• extrinsic rewards may have more significant impact
• extrinsic reards such as badges may be very effective with young children learning a new sport
• extrinsic rewards may improve confidence