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Motivation and Arousal

Rewards and motivation in coaching

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Overview

When extrinsic rewards help, the overjustification effect, rewarding without reducing intrinsic motivation, timing and withdrawing rewards, certificates, prize money and praise, and junior club membership.

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Key term

What is the overjustification effect, and how can a coach reward without causing it?

Key term

When is extrinsic motivation most useful?

Key term

How can extrinsic rewards help a beginner learn a skill?

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  1. 1

    When is extrinsic motivation most useful?

    Model answer

    Extrinsic motivation is most useful for beginners and for performers learning an unappealing task. Rewards can attract a novice to try an activity and keep going early on.

  2. 2

    How can extrinsic rewards help a beginner learn a skill?

    Model answer

    A reward given after a correct action reinforces that action. The reward strengthens the link between the situation and the correct response.

  3. 3

    What is the danger of over-using extrinsic rewards?

    Model answer

    A performer may come to take part only for the reward. When the rewards stop, participation and effort may drop.

  4. 4

    How can extrinsic rewards undermine intrinsic motivation?

    Model answer

    Rewards that feel controlling make a performer feel the effort is for someone else. The activity becomes work rather than play, and enjoyment falls.

  5. 5

    What is the overjustification effect?

    Model answer

    The overjustification effect is a fall in intrinsic motivation when an external reward is given for an enjoyable activity. The performer starts to credit the reward for their taking part.

  6. 6

    How can a coach give a reward without reducing intrinsic motivation?

    Model answer

    The reward should give information about competence, such as praise for a specific improvement. The reward should not become the main reason for taking part.

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