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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.3.SL.tz0.6
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Define Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

Define the term motivation.

[1]
a.

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in exercise.

[1]
b.

Evaluate the effect of using extrinsic rewards to influence motivation.

[3]
c.

Markscheme

the internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct our behaviour ✔

the direction and intensity of a person's effort ✔

Or words to that effect

[1]

a.

intrinsic motivation: reason for exercise are derived internally (eg enjoyment, knowledge, fun)
AND
extrinsic motivation: is stimulated from outside/external sources (eg praise from others, money, awards) ✔

[1]

b.

Strengths

extrinsic rewards can provide information about quality of performance ✔

information rewards increase intrinsic motivation ✔

Limitations

extrinsic rewards can be seen as controlling behaviour ✔

controlling rewards reduce intrinsic motivation ✔

the individual does not have control ✔

Award [2 max] for either strengths or limitations.

[3 max]

c.

Examiners report

There was a wide variety in definitions again here but, in general, students leaned in the correct direction.

a.
[N/A]
b.

Students struggled to make definitive links between motivation and extrinsic rewards. Many students just reworded their response for question 6(b).

c.

Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.2. Motivation. » B.2.1. Define the term motivation.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.2. Motivation.
Option B: Psychology of sports

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