Gamification in ELT Flow and SDT

What does Flow Theory primarily describe in gamification?

• A. The technical structure of video games
  

• B. The psychological state of focused, enjoyable engagement

• C. The stages of language acquisition

When is the flow state most likely to occur?

• A. When the task is far beyond the learner's skill level
  

• B. When the learner is multitasking

• C. When skill level and challenge are balanced

What kind of motivation is associated with the flow state?

• A. External rewards like prizes
  

• B. Avoiding punishment

• C. Intrinsic motivation—enjoyment from the activity itself

What is the overall goal of applying SDT in gamified English Language Teaching?

• A. To ensure students memorize grammar rules

• B. To increase intrinsic motivation by meeting key psychological needs

• C. To reduce collaboration and increase individual accountability

What does SDT suggest happens when autonomy, competence, and relatedness are fulfilled?

• A. Students become more dependent on the teacher

• B. Motivation declines over time

• C. Intrinsic motivation increases

What gamified feature helps promote a sense of relatedness?

• A. Vocabulary tests

• B. Collaborative challenges and social interaction

• C. Isolated grammar exercises

According to SDT, which three needs must be satisfied to foster intrinsic motivation?

• A. Recognition, creativity, performance

• B. Control, speed, memory

• C. Autonomy, competence, relatedness

Which of the following is an example of promoting autonomy in gamified ELT?

• A. Assigning the same task to all students

• B. Letting learners choose which quest or activity to complete

• C. Requiring students to follow a fixed curriculum