Sport Psychology Test

What term describes the motivation that comes from within an individual, driving them to engage in an activity for its own sake rather than for some external reward?

• Extrinsic Motivation

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Drive Reduction Theory

• Classical Conditioning

Which of the following can enhance an athlete's motivation and performance?

• Positive Reinforcement

• Drive Reduction Theory

• Operant Conditioning

• None of the above

Which theory suggests that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point then performance begins to decline?

• Drive Reduction Theory

• Inverted-U Law Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• Equity Theory

• Reinforcement Theory

________Motivation is often driven by the desire to engage in an activity for its own sake rather than for some external reward.

• Intrinsic Motivation
• Extrinsic Motivation

• Hull's Drive

• Catastrophe Motivation

Which theory suggests that human behavior is driven by a desire to fulfill basic needs such as hunger and thirst?

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Operant Conditioning

• Classical Conditioning

• Hull's Drive Theory

Does intrinsic motivation play a significant role in enhancing an athlete's performance?

• Yes

• No

At the elite level, physical ability is not the only determinant of success in sports.

• True

• False

What type of motivation is driven by external and intangible rewards?

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

Which type of motivation comes from within the individual and gives the athlete a feeling of pride, joy, and satisfaction?

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

What type of motivation is driven by the desire to achieve rewards and recognition in front of others?

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic