Sport Psychology Final Exam Review

Motivation is

• being "psyched up"

• what compels you to act

• focus

• intensity

"Intensity and motivation are the same thing."

• True

• False

"Positive thinking will solve most motivation problems."

• True

• False

"Some people are born with high motivation and others are not. There's not much we can do to change it."

• True

• False

Extrinsic motivation is being motivated by external factors.

• True

• False

All of the following are examples of extrinsic motivation EXCEPT

• joy

• to avoid a punishment

• popularity

• money

Intrinsic Motivation is being motivated by internal factors.

• True

• False

Allowing the athlete to be a part of setting their own goals will help to increase intrinsic motivation.

• True

• False

All of the following are examples of intrinsic motivation EXCEPT:

• personal satisfaction

• the pleasure of mastering a new skill

• sense of internal pride

• to impress others

Feeling success in each practice session will help to increase intrinsic motivation.

• True

• False