Practise comparing models of burnout in sport, including their causes, differences and applications to athletes, with IB Psychology HL evidence.
Compare and contrast two models of causes of burnout in sport.
Refer to the paper 2 assessment criteria when awarding marks.
The command term "compare and contrast" requires candidates to give an account of the similarities and differences between two models of causes of burnout in sport. Although a discussion of both the similarities and differences of models of burnout is required, it does not have to be evenly balanced to gain high marks.
Burnout can be defined as psychological, emotional, and even physical withdrawal from an activity that previously was enjoyable. Models of the causes of burnout include the cognitive stress model and self-determination theory, but candidates can also discuss the roles of coaches, parents and peers in causing burnout, intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, the role of injury, challenges to identity, perfectionism and other psychological and physical factors in burnout.
If a candidate compares and contrasts more than two models, credit should be given only to the first two comparisons and contrasts.
Discussion of models of burnout prevention should not be awarded marks, unless the discussion is directly related to the causes of burnout.
If a candidate discusses only similarities or only differences, the response should be awarded up to a maximum of [5 marks] for critical thinking and up to a maximum of [2 marks] for organization. Up to full marks may be awarded for knowledge and comprehension.