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Sport Psychology - Motivation

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Motivation

a)

is a key concept in sport psychology

b)

refers to the drive within us to behave in a particular way to achieve our goals

c)

can be intrinsic or extrinsic

d)

all of the above

2.

The self-determination theory makes the distinction between the following two factors of motivation

a)

strength and control

b)

quality and quantity

c)

desire and need

d)

autonomy and competence

3.

When an athlete feels in control of their behaviour, experiences success, and feels accepted and valued by their coach and teammates, they will demonstrate a more positive mindset.

In this example the three psychological needs of _____, _____ and _____ are met.

a)

autonomy, competence, relatedness

b)

skills, competence, friendship

c)

relationships, self-determination, values

d)

intrinsic, extrinsic, amotivation

4.

Meeting the psychological need to learn and master skills refers to

a)

autonomy

b)

competence

c)

relatedness

d)

none of the above

5.

Amotivation

a)

is motivation as a result of finding something enjoyable

b)

results in feelings of guilt and shame

c)

comes from external pressure from parents or teachers

d)

is a feeling of being unable and unwilling to pursue something

6.

Extrinsic motivation is

a)

a type of motivation driven by internal factors.

b)

a type of motivation driven by external factors.

c)

a type of amotivation.

d)

at the lower end of the motivation continuum.

7.

A desire to be popular is an example of which type of motivation?

a)

intrinsic motivation

b)

amotivation

c)

self motivation

d)

extrinsic motivation

8.

Doing something within the rules of a game because you don't want to get in trouble is an example of;

a)

intrinsic motivation

b)

extrinsic motivation

c)

amotivation

d)

value-driven motivation

9.

Doing something within the rules of a game because you enjoy it is an example of;

a)

intrinsic motivation

b)

extrinsic motivation

c)

amotivation

d)

inactivity

10.

True of false:

It is important that externally regulated motivation is complemented by more self-determined forms of motivation.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True of false:

Some forms of extrinsic motivation can be internalised while others can be externally controlled.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Extrinsic motivation can be a very strong motivator, but there are limits to its effectiveness because

a)

an individual may no longer be motivated by something they've already attained.

b)

the extrinsic motivator may be externally controlled

c)

if the extrinsic motivator is taken away, the athlete may lose motivation

d)

all of the above

13.

Which type of motivation tens to achieve better long-term results?

a)

intrinsic motivation

b)

extrinsic motivation

c)

amotivation

14.

Athletes who have a strong sense of autonomy, competence and relatedness are more likely to experience

a)

amotivation

b)

extrinsic motivation

c)

intrinsic motivation

15.

True of false:

An athlete likely only requires extrinsic motivation to become a champion.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Intrinsic motivation causes you to engage in behaviour because

a)

it is personally rewarding

b)

you can receive an award

c)

you feel like you must do something

d)

none of the above