SES Unit 2 - Motivation Principles

What are the 2 dimensions in personality?

• Task Orientation

• Performance Orientation

• Ego Orientation

• Egoistic Orientation

Kimmy enjoys eating junk food. She attends Netball training sessions diligently 2 times a week and runs 3km every week. She has recently put on some weight which affects her performance & morale. What is her current Task/Ego Orientation

• High Task, Low Ego

• High Task, High Ego

• Low Task, Low Ego

• Low Task, High Ego

Which theory explains the following:

"The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations"

• Self-Confidence Theory

• Transtheorical Theory

• Reinforcement Theory

• Self-Efficacy Theory

According to the Self-Efficacy Theory, which of these factors affect one's participation in Sports?

(You may select more than 1 answer)

• Previous successful performance

• Verbal & non-verbal motivation to increase motivation

• Vicarious experiences - seeing a successful performance by another individual

• Being emotionally & mentally ready by psyching oneself up

Tommy wants to improve her cardiovascular fitness. He runs 1 - 2 times a week and he has been consistent for the past 4 months. Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model is he currently in?

• Preparation

• Action

• Maintenance

• Termination

John dislikes coming to school, but he gets nagged by his parents and teachers every time he is late or did not attend school. Because of that, he attends school more frequently.

Identify the type of reinforcement in the above scenario.

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement

• Punishment

• Extinction

Describe 2 things that you have learnt from today's lesson.

(a)