Intangible rewards typically include which of the following?

• A. Medals and money
• B. Time-bound goals
• C. Internal satisfaction
• D. Praise, recognition, achievement

Answer: (D)

Intangible rewards are non-physical ways of recognizing effort and performance. Praise and recognition give athletes social approval and status without a material object, and achievement provides a sense of pride and fulfillment when a goal is reached. These are the typical intangible rewards used in coaching to reinforce effort and performance. In contrast, medals and money are tangible rewards you can touch or exchange. Time-bound goals are targets, not rewards themselves. Internal satisfaction is a personal feeling that can accompany success, but the common example of an intangible reward provided in motivation contexts is praise, recognition, and achievement.