According to Competence Motivation Theory, What Should Happen If an Athlete

question 35

Multiple Choice

According to competence motivation theory, what should happen if an athlete experiences negative results?

• A) The athlete experiences negative feelings which leads to a decrease in competence motivation
• B) The athlete will experience a sense of shame, leading to stronger work ethic and increased competence
• C) The athlete will show persistence and increased efforts towards excellence
• D) The athlete will display high competence motivation, resulting in positive affect

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Definitions:

Situationist Critique

An argument suggesting that behavior is largely determined by situational contexts rather than fixed personality traits.

Pro-Personality Response

A theoretical approach in psychology that emphasizes enhancing and understanding individual personalities through positive reinforcement and feedback.

Variance Unexplained

The portion of the total variance in a set of data that is not accounted for by the statistical model being used to analyze the data.

Situationist Critique

This refers to the critique originating from the Situationist International, emphasizing the impact of societal structures on behavior and calling for revolutionary change to liberate human desires and creativity.