Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : Coaches skillfully use external rewards to build intrinsic motivation.

Reason (R) : Rewards can raise intrinsic motivation if they are based on meaningful accomplishments and thus raise perceived competence.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

The correct answer is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

Assertion (A) states that coaches skillfully use external rewards to build intrinsic motivation.

• This assertion is generally true.
• While external rewards such as money or prizes are often thought to undermine intrinsic motivation, research has shown that they can actually enhance intrinsic motivation if they are used in the right way.

Reason (R) : Rewards can raise intrinsic motivation if they are based on meaningful accomplishments and thus raise perceived competence.

• It explains why rewards can raise intrinsic motivation if they are based on meaningful accomplishments.
• The reason is that rewards can increase individuals' perceived competence and autonomy, which are important psychological needs that support intrinsic motivation.
• For example, if a coach gives a player a reward for achieving a personal best in a particular skill, the player may feel a sense of mastery and control over their own progress, which can in turn increase their motivation to continue practicing and improving.

Hence, we concluded that Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).