Gerald enrolls himself into the school's basketball team only because his dad insisted that he do so. however, gerald is interested in swimming. he believes that he would be a better swimmer than a basketball player. gerald's current performance in the school's basketball team is influenced by:

The correct answer is that Gerald's current state in Basketball is influenced by the motivation known as "extrinsic motivation".

Extrinsic motivation refers to conduct which is pushed by means of external rewards inclusive of cash, fame, grades, and reward. This category of motivation may arise from outside the person, instead of intrinsic motivation, which came from the inner part of the person.