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    C.3—Motivation - IB Questionbank

    The C.3—Motivation question bank gives IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) students Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) authentic exam-style practice that mirrors IB Paper 1, 2, 3 structure and difficulty. Covering key syllabus areas such as core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving, this resource builds confidence by training students in the same style of questions set by IB examiners. With instant solutions, detailed explanations, and syllabus-aligned practice, RevisionDojo helps students sharpen problem-solving skills and prepare effectively for mocks and final assessments. More than just practice, this question bank teaches students how to think the way IB examiners expect.

    Question 1
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Identify two basic psychological needs from the self-determination theory.

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    2.

    State two outcomes of an autonomy-supportive coaching style.

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    3.

    Describe how relatedness influences athlete motivation.

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    4.

    Explain the impact of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation in sport.

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    5.

    Outline how a controlling motivational climate affects long-term athlete development.

    [4]
    6.

    Discuss the role of self-determined motivation in sustaining long-term athletic participation.

    [5]
    Question 2
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    State two effects of ego-oriented motivation.

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    2.

    State two coach behaviors that foster a task-oriented climate.

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    3.

    Describe how relatedness supports motivation in sport.

    [3]
    4.

    Explain how extrinsic motivation may negatively impact athlete behavior.

    [4]
    5.

    Outline how fear of failure influences performance.

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    6.

    Discuss how motivational climate can shape team dynamics.

    [5]
    Question 3
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Outline how feedback contributes to competence development.

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    2.

    Explain how relatedness influences behavior in a team sport.

    [5]
    3.

    Discuss the negative effects of controlling coaching behavior on athlete motivation.

    [6]
    4.

    Describe how a supportive climate contributes to psychological well-being.

    [5]
    Question 4
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Explain how fear of failure can undermine achievement motivation.

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    2.

    Describe how relatedness influences intrinsic motivation in a team setting.

    [5]
    3.

    Discuss the impact of extrinsic rewards on long-term athlete motivation using self-determination theory.

    [6]
    4.

    Evaluate how coaches can design training environments that promote self-determined motivation.

    [5]
    Question 5
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Identify two features of a task-oriented athlete.

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    2.

    Identify two types of motivation in self-determination theory.

    [2]
    3.

    Describe how feedback can influence achievement motivation.

    [3]
    4.

    Explain the role of competence in enhancing motivation.

    [4]
    5.

    Outline how a coach can support autonomy in athletes.

    [4]
    6.

    Discuss how intrinsic motivation affects long-term participation in sport.

    [5]
    Question 6
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Explain how task-oriented and ego-oriented athletes differ in their motivational approach.

    [5]
    2.

    Describe the role of the three basic psychological needs in self-determination theory.

    [6]
    3.

    Discuss how a motivational climate can influence athlete behavior and long-term participation.

    [4]
    4.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of autonomy-supportive coaching on athlete development.

    [5]
    Question 7
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Identify two components of achievement motivation.

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    2.

    State two characteristics of athletes with high task orientation.

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    3.

    Describe how goal orientation influences behavior in training environments.

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    4.

    Explain how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation differ in their effect on performance.

    [4]
    5.

    Outline the consequences of low motivation in sport participation.

    [4]
    6.

    Discuss how coaches can foster a task-oriented climate to promote persistence in sport.

    [5]
    Question 8
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Identify two sources of intrinsic motivation.

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    2.

    Identify two consequences of low self-determined motivation.

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    3.

    Describe the influence of autonomy on motivation.

    [3]
    4.

    Explain how competence contributes to the development of intrinsic motivation.

    [4]
    5.

    Outline how a coach's leadership style impacts motivational climate.

    [4]
    6.

    Discuss how self-determination theory can be used to design effective sport environments.

    [5]
    Question 9
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Outline ways a coach can foster a task-oriented climate.

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    2.

    Explain how motivational climate affects athlete persistence.

    [5]
    3.

    Discuss the impact of ego orientation on goal setting and performance.

    [6]
    4.

    Describe how a coach can use intrinsic goal-setting strategies to enhance motivation.

    [5]
    Question 10
    SLPaper 2
    1.

    Outline how perceived competence influences intrinsic motivation.

    [4]
    2.

    Explain the role of autonomy in the self-determination theory.

    [5]
    3.

    Discuss how coaches can integrate all three psychological needs to improve motivation.

    [6]
    4.

    Describe the long-term benefits of an intrinsic motivational climate.

    [5]
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