We’ve just created a new free worksheet designed to support DP Psychology (Higher Level) students exploring Motivation within the Cognition and Learning context. It’s particularly useful for developing responses to Paper 3, Question 4, which asks students to consider how the learning or cognitive process studied (in this case, motivation) relates to Learning and Cognition.
The worksheet draws on an article by The Hechinger Report, which follows a student’s shift from disengagement to renewed motivation after enrolling in an innovative, student-led high school. Using this real-world example, students are introduced to key concepts from Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan), including intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
The worksheet includes:
- A clear 500-word text explaining Deci & Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory,
- A vocabulary list (Psychology-specific terms)
- Comprehension (AO1&2) and Critical thinking (AO3) questions
This is a valuable, ready-to-use resource for helping students develop deeper conceptual understanding of motivation while also preparing them for Paper 3 Question 4.
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