Theories of motivation (sports psych)

According to the Need Achievement Theory, what do 'Nach' athletes tend to focus on?

• Avoiding failure

• Comparing skill with others

• Striving for success and setting challenging goals

• Playing against weaker opponents

What is a characteristic of 'Naf' athletes according to the Need Achievement Theory?

• They prefer challenging goals

• They avoid scenarios where they might fail

• They enjoy competition against strong opponents

• They focus on personal improvement

In Achievement Goal Theory, what are outcome-orientated goals also known as?

• Task-orientated goals

• Mastery goals

• Ego-orientated goals

• Personal improvement goals

What is a benefit of task-orientated goals according to Achievement Goal Theory?

• They increase fear of failure

• They reduce levels of effort and persistence

• They help athletes feel more in control of goal achievement

• They focus on external comparisons

What are the three basic needs according to the basic psychological needs theory (BPNT)?

• Competence, Autonomy, Relatedness

• Power, Achievement, Affiliation

• Safety, Love, Esteem

• Physiological, Safety, Belonging

In Weiner’s attribution theory, what does the 'stability' category refer to?

• Whether the reason is stable or unstable

• Whether the reason is internal or external

• Whether the reason is under control or not

• Whether the reason is emotional or rational

According to Weiner’s attribution theory, which of the following is an example of an internal causality attribution?

• "I tried really hard"

• "My opponent was easy to beat"

• "I was lucky"

• "My opponent was impossible to beat"

According to the Need Achievement Theory, what is a common trait of athletes with high 'Nach'?

• They avoid taking risks

• They focus on personal improvement

• They seek out challenging situations

• They prefer to play it safe

In Achievement Goal Theory, what is a key focus of task-orientated goals?

• Winning at all costs

• Improving personal skills

• Outperforming others

• Gaining external rewards

According to Weiner’s attribution theory, which of the following is an example of an external causality attribution?

• "I didn't practice enough"

• "The weather was bad"

• "I was well-prepared"

• "I lacked focus"