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Date November 2020 Marks available 2 Reference code 20N.3.HL:.tz0.5
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Identify Question number 5 Adapted from N/A

Question

Identify two examples of intrinsic motivation.

[2]
a.

Describe why a self-determined athlete is likely to be more satisfied with training.

[3]
b.

Discuss the impact of self-determination on self-regulated learning.

[3]
c.

Markscheme

increased desire to learn / gain knowledge;

feelings of accomplishment / achievement;

stimulation / pleasure/enjoyment / satisfaction;

a.

perception of competence enables them to perceive benefits of training;

perception of autonomy means they are able to do something they find personally satisfying;

perceived relatedness means they enjoy engaging with their social circle / team at training;

b.

self-determined athletes are likely to spend more time planning / setting goals;

athletes with higher perceived competence / efficacy beliefs increase use of self-regulation strategies;

self-determined athletes spend more time monitoring / taking control of their performance;

self-determined athletes are more likely to spend time actively reflecting on their performance;

c.

Examiners report

Overall, answered well.

a.

Common thread lots of overlap and repetitiveness with answering for 5b and 5c.

b.

Common thread lots of overlap and repetitiveness with answering for 5b and 5c.

c.

Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.2. Motivation. » B.2.2. Outline the types of motivation.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.2. Motivation.
Option B: Psychology of sports

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