HMS, BM EQ-Bank 2 MC

An Olympic weightlifter continues to train despite a minor injury because they are afraid of losing their sponsorship deals and disappointing their parents who have invested significant money in their career. This athlete's motivation is primarily:

Negative and intrinsic
Negative and extrinsic
Positive and intrinsic
Positive and extrinsic

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\(B\)

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The athlete demonstrates:

- Extrinsic motivation – driven by external factors: sponsorship deals and parental pressure
- Negative motivation – fear of loss and disappointment, rather than positive goal achievement

\(\Rightarrow B\)