Internal, external, tangible and intangible rewards

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Tangible, intangible, internal and external rewards, classifying a personal best and a winner's medal, rewards for beginners, praise, timing, the professional footballer and the club player, and rewards losing their value.

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1. 1

   What is a tangible reward?

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   A tangible reward is a physical reward that can be touched. Medals, trophies, certificates and prize money are tangible rewards.

2. 2

   What is an intangible reward?

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   An intangible reward cannot be touched. Praise, applause, recognition and a sense of achievement are intangible rewards.

3. 3

   What is an internal reward?

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   An internal reward comes from within the performer, such as pride or satisfaction. Internal rewards link to intrinsic motivation.

4. 4

   What is an external reward?

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   An external reward is given by someone else, such as a trophy or praise from a coach. External rewards link to extrinsic motivation.

5. 5

   Can an external reward be intangible?

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   Praise from a coach is both external and intangible. The reward comes from outside the performer but cannot be touched.

6. 6

   Classify the satisfaction of beating a personal best.

   Model answer

   The satisfaction is an internal, intangible reward. The reward comes from within and cannot be touched.

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