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Research indicates that athletes with high intrinsic motivation typically:

  1. Require continuous external rewards to maintain participation
  2. Perform better when threatened with negative consequences
  3. Prefer competing against opponents they know they can defeat
  4. Seek challenges that match their abilities with those of similar capability
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Consider Option D: 

  • Intrinsically motivated athletes typically look for appropriately challenging competitions that test their abilities against similarly skilled opponents.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Intrinsically motivated athletes derive satisfaction from the activity itself and don’t require continuous external rewards.
  • B is incorrect: Negative motivation approaches generally undermine performance and enjoyment for most athletes.
  • C is incorrect: Seeking easy competitions is more characteristic of individuals with lower confidence or achievement motivation, not those with high intrinsic motivation.