achievement motivation Flashcards
1
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what is achievement motivation
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the tendency to approach or avoid competitive situations. summed up as the drive to succeed minus the fear of failure.
2
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what is approach behaviour
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know as NACH, they welcome competition and evaluation
3
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what is a NACH performer
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- the need to achieve
- approach behaviour
- the player welcomes competition
4
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what is a NAF performer
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- the need to avoid failure
- avoidance behaviour
- the player avoids risks.
5
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what is avoidance behaviour
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Known as NAF, avoid competition and evaluation
6
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name and explain 3 characteristics of a NACH performer
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- task persistence
- seek challenge
- take risks
- approach behaviour
- enjoy evaluation
- no afraid to fail
- value feedback
- attribute success internally
- confident
- want to improve, be the best.
7
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name and explain 3 characteristics of a NAF performer
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- avoidance behaviour
- dislike feedback
- take easy option
- give up easily
- lack confidence
- avoid 50/50 challenges
8
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what is attributing success internally
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giving a reason for success that is due to the responsibility of the player.
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