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Date November 2016 Marks available 3 Reference code 16N.3.SL.tz0.5
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Describe Question number 5 Adapted from N/A

Question

Draw a graphical representation of the drive reduction theory.

[1]
a.

Describe Atkinson’s model of Achievement Motivation.

[3]
b.

Outline how a golfer who is feeling stressed about an upcoming championship may feel physically.

[2]
c.

Markscheme

a.

achievement motivation is a personality trait, which is activated by a situation
OR
situation comprises of the probability of success and incentive value of success ✔

two personality traits which determine achievement motivation are high achievers «high need to achieve» and low achievers «low need to avoid failure» ✔
Must mention both traits to be awarded the second MP.

Need to achieve (NACH)
high achievers are associated with low need to avoid failure where the desire to succeed far outweighs the need to avoid failure ✔

high achievers show persistence, perseverance and are risk takers ✔

attribute success to internal factors OWTTE

Need to avoid failure (NAF)
low achievers are associated with a high need to avoid failure where the fear of failure outweighs the desire to succeed ✔

tend to choose tasks which are either very easy or very difficult or similar ability opponent ✔

low achievers lower effort when the task is difficult and success is attributed to external factors ✔

Award credit for the use of an annotated diagram.

b.

a surge of adrenaline in the golfer may lead to the feeling of butterflies in the stomach/nausea/vomiting/diarrhoea ✔

adrenalin can lead to a pounding heart/increased respiration rate/increased blood pressure ✔

sleeplessness
OR
loss of appetite ✔

the golfer may suffer from excessive sweating/clammy hands and feet ✔

feeling of tension or tightness in areas such as the neck and shoulders ✔

suffering with a dry mouth or voice distortion ✔

they may suffer with trembling/pacing up and down with nervous energy/twitching and tapping/incessant talking ✔

Award mark for reference to somatic anxiety, which each of these describe.

 

c.

Examiners report

Mostly done well.

a.

Generally understood.

b.

The trick here is to read the question and answer it as it intends. Generally answered well.

c.

Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.2. Motivation. » B.2.6. Describe attribution theory and its application to sports and exercise.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.2. Motivation.
Option B: Psychology of sports

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