Physical Education A-Level
Extrinsic motivation
What Extrinsic motivation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Extrinsic motivation
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A drive coming from external rewards or pressures, such as a coach's praise or a trophy.
Topics that use Extrinsic motivation
- Motivation (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Goal-directed behaviour
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- Tangible and intangible rewards
- Intangible rewards
- Intrinsic motivation
- Tangible rewards
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