Unit 23 Psychology: Motivation

Fill in the blanks on motivation types... Intrinsicmotivation is when someone participates in physical activity without any external reward. It is when an individual participates in sport for enjoyment. When individuals are asked why they play sport, it is because “it is fun”. There are three specific parts to intrinsic motivation:1.Motivated by accomplishment- This is when an athlete focuses on improving a specificskill for a sense of accomplishment.2.Motivated by stimulation- This is when an athlete seeks an adrenalinerush3.Motivated by knowledge- This is when an athlete is being curious about their own performance and determined to developand improve.Extrinsicmotivation is when an individual is motivated by an external mechanism. The most common forms is by tangible or intangible rewards. Tangible rewards are those which can be physically givento an athlete, for example money, medals and trophies.Intangiblerewards are non-physical rewards such as praise and encouragement from others. Can you sort the intrinsic and extrinsic motivators? Intrinsic Motivation Accomplishment Stimulation Adrenaline rush Knowledge Extrinsic Motivation Feedback / Praise Money Medals Trophies Needs Achievement Theory Can you match the five factors of the theory with their characteristics? Personality Achieving success / avoiding failure Situational Factors Probability of success Resultant / Behavioural tendencies Individual motivation levels (situational factors) Emotional reaction Response to success / failure Achievement behaviour The outcome Needs Achievement Theory: Motivator Can you match the main motivators with their characteristics? Achievement Values feedback Independent Strong desire to achieve goals Power Wants to be in control Wants to win arguments Wants to win competition Enjoys status Affiliation Enjoys belonging to a group Enjoys collaboration Does not like risk Often agrees with everyone in a group Avoidance Avoids unpleasant situations Fear of failure Fear of rejection This type of goal includes an individuals determination to learn and master something. Task-orientated Ability-orientated Ego This involves an individual who believes in ability and talent oppose to effort Task-orientated Ego-orientated Social-orientated Thinking about the types of motivation and the theories of motivation, how do they influence you as an individual and your sporting performance? What factors can contribute to this? and how does this differ to your teammates / professional performers?