EXOS TEST 2 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Outline what positive motivation is, what it relies on, when it occurs.
When an individuals performance is motivated by previous reinforcing behaviours. Relying on
continual self reinforcement and / or reinforcement by the coach, family, spectators and media.
Occuring when the athlete performs because they have recieved rewards for similar actions /
performances.
What are ways in which coaches can continually reinforce desired behavours and
performances on athletes?
1. Incentives
2. Praise (recognition)
3. Providing personal challenges
4. Rewards (money etc)
5. Developing personal progress charts
6. Seeking reinforcement from others (parents, role models etc)
What is negative motivation? What are the problems with it?
An improvement in performance due to fear of consequences of not meeting
performance expectations (training at higher intensity as punishment for performance).
Problems with this can include:
○Indecision
○Lack of creativity
○Fear of risk taking
○Susceptibility to 'choking'
○Causes destruction of confidence, initiative and self-belief (highlighted)
Why is positive motivation more effective than negative motivation?
, Being able to establish positive reinforcement is better for an athletes wellbeing. Developing
challanges rather than punishments is more motivating. Threats are negative and destructive
to athletes, they fear failing and the consequences and the punishment from that follows.
Overall, positive motivation is much more sustainable.
What is Intrinsic motivation?
Comes from within. Personal motivation not affected by outsdie incentives. Self-propelling
force that motivates athletes to achieve because they have an interest in the sport
Process focused (e.g development of competence)
What is extrinsic motivation?
Comes from outside sources/outside the person. It is brought about by outside incentives.
Focused on product and gains
Effort and motivation directly relate to outside reward or punishment
Extrinsic motives for taking part in sport include;
• Trophies, Prizes, Praise, Status
What are the motivating factors of intrinsic motivation and what term is used to
describe the highest level of internal motivation?
Motivated by satisfaction, self improvement, enjoyment, friendship. It is more desirable as it
is sustained long term.
The term used to describe the highest level of internal motivation is known as the flow state
(finding the right balance between the right skill meeting the right challenge)
What are the motivating factors of extrinsic motivation and why may it be valuable?
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Outline what positive motivation is, what it relies on, when it occurs.
When an individuals performance is motivated by previous reinforcing behaviours. Relying on
continual self reinforcement and / or reinforcement by the coach, family, spectators and media.
Occuring when the athlete performs because they have recieved rewards for similar actions /
performances.
What are ways in which coaches can continually reinforce desired behavours and
performances on athletes?
1. Incentives
2. Praise (recognition)
3. Providing personal challenges
4. Rewards (money etc)
5. Developing personal progress charts
6. Seeking reinforcement from others (parents, role models etc)
What is negative motivation? What are the problems with it?
An improvement in performance due to fear of consequences of not meeting
performance expectations (training at higher intensity as punishment for performance).
Problems with this can include:
○Indecision
○Lack of creativity
○Fear of risk taking
○Susceptibility to 'choking'
○Causes destruction of confidence, initiative and self-belief (highlighted)
Why is positive motivation more effective than negative motivation?
, Being able to establish positive reinforcement is better for an athletes wellbeing. Developing
challanges rather than punishments is more motivating. Threats are negative and destructive
to athletes, they fear failing and the consequences and the punishment from that follows.
Overall, positive motivation is much more sustainable.
What is Intrinsic motivation?
Comes from within. Personal motivation not affected by outsdie incentives. Self-propelling
force that motivates athletes to achieve because they have an interest in the sport
Process focused (e.g development of competence)
What is extrinsic motivation?
Comes from outside sources/outside the person. It is brought about by outside incentives.
Focused on product and gains
Effort and motivation directly relate to outside reward or punishment
Extrinsic motives for taking part in sport include;
• Trophies, Prizes, Praise, Status
What are the motivating factors of intrinsic motivation and what term is used to
describe the highest level of internal motivation?
Motivated by satisfaction, self improvement, enjoyment, friendship. It is more desirable as it
is sustained long term.
The term used to describe the highest level of internal motivation is known as the flow state
(finding the right balance between the right skill meeting the right challenge)
What are the motivating factors of extrinsic motivation and why may it be valuable?
