Motivation Concepts and Sports Performance Quiz

What is the origin of the term motivation?

• To eat

• To stop

• To move

• To sleep

Which of the following words is NOT commonly used synonymously with motivation?

• Sleepy

• Eager

• Aroused

• Thrilled

According to the text, what are the three approaches that can explain the causes of motivation?

• Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social

• Trait, Environment, Interaction, Behavior

• Past, Present, Future, Success

• Personality, Skills, Goals, Drive

Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs Theory to explain human motivation?

• Abraham Maslow

• Eysenck

• McClelland

• Albert Bandura

What is self-efficacy in the context of motivation?

• External rewards

• Lack of confidence

• Belief in one's ability to perform well

• Fear of failure

Which theory emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation over extrinsic motivation?

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

• Achievement Motivation Theory

• Social Learning Theory

• Cognitive Evaluation Theory

What does the Eysenck Theory focus on in terms of personality traits?

• Openness and Conscientiousness

• Optimism and Pessimism

• Agreeableness and Neuroticism

• Introversion and Extroversion

According to the text, what can increase achievement motivation in athletes?

• Avoiding setting goals

• Creating challenging goals

• Negative feedback

• Discouraging improvement

What does the Cognitive Evaluation Theory suggest affects intrinsic motivation?

• External rewards

• Positive feedback

• Negative emotions

• Feelings of competence and self-determination

In the context of sports performance, what does locus of control refer to?

• Belief in external forces controlling life

• Belief in internal control over life

• Fear of competition

• Lack of motivation