5.1.1 Achievement motivation - Psychological factors that can influence an individual in physical activities

Question 1

Achievement motivation

Answer 1

The tendency to approach or avoid competitive situations. Summed up as the Drive to Succeed minus the Fear of Failure

Question 2

NACH

Answer 2

The need to achieve; approach behaviour. The player welcomes competition

Question 3

NAF

Answer 3

The need to avoid failure; avoidance behaviour. The player avoids risk

Question 4

Attributing success internally

Answer 4

Giving a reason for success that is due to the responsibility of the player

Question 5

Interaction

Answer 5

The combination of the situational and personality factors that decide the level of achievement motivation

Question 6

Confidence

Answer 6

A belief in the ability to master a task

Question 7

Atkinsons 2 personality types

Answer 7

Approach Behaviour (approaches competition with enthusiasm)

Avoidance Behaviour (avoids competition)

Question 8

Achievement Goal Theory

Answer 8

Motivation and task persistence depend on the type of goals set and how they measure success. Task related measures the process regardless of the result. Outcome related doesn’t matter how the result is achieved as long as the goal is reached