| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 19M.3.SL.tz0.6 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define the term motivation.
Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in exercise.
Evaluate the effect of using extrinsic rewards to influence motivation.
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]
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]
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]
Examiners report
There was a wide variety in definitions again here but, in general, students leaned in the correct direction.
Students struggled to make definitive links between motivation and extrinsic rewards. Many students just reworded their response for question 6(b).
