| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 18N.3.SL.tz0.6 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define motivation.
Discuss possible impacts of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation in sport.
Markscheme
the internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct our behaviour ✔
Accept other appropriate definitions.
extrinsic rewards can be a controlling influence on behaviour ✔
extrinsic/controlling rewards reduce intrinsic motivation «while possibly increasing extrinsic motivation» ✔
extrinsic rewards seen as information providing feedback on performance ✔
information rewards can increase intrinsic motivation ✔
Intrinsic motivation leads to greater satisfaction with performance therefore satisfaction may be decreased with extrinsic rewards ✔
Examiners report
Typically well defined, at least by those who appeared to have a rudimentary understanding.
This was poorly answered. Many candidates appear to be completely unaware of the relationship between rewards and intrinsic motivation. A minority provided excellent answers, indicating that when taught well, it can be grasped comfortably within the SL content.
