Achievement motivation

Question 1

Define achievement motivation

Answer 1

The tendency to approach or avoid competitive situations. Drive to succeed minus need to avoid failure.

Question 2

Define need to achieve (NACH)

Answer 2

The player welcomes competition. Approach behaviour

Question 3

Define need to avoid failure (NAF)

Answer 3

Avoidance behaviour. The player avoids risk.

Question 4

Highlight some characteristics of NACH

Answer 4

Task persistence, seek challenge, take risks, approach behaviour, enjoy evaluation, not afraid to fail, value feedback, attribute success internally, cofident, want to improve

Question 5

Highlight some characteristics of NAF

Answer 5

Avoidance behaviour, dislike feedback, take the easy option, give up easily, lack confidence, avoid 50/50 challenges.

Question 6

Define the term interaction

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What strategies could a coach use to develop approach behaviour in their players?

Answer 7

Reinforcement, Attribute success internally, allow success, improve confidence, goal setting

Question 8

What is confidence

Answer 8

A belief in the ability to master a task

Question 9

Define state confidence

Answer 9

A belief in the ability to master a specific sporting moment

Question 10

Explain trait confidence

Answer 10

A belief in the ability to do well in a range of sports

Question 11

What is competitive orientation?

Answer 11

The degree to which a performer is drawn to challenging situations

Question 12

What is objective sporting situation?

Answer 12

The performance takes into account the situation in which the task is being undertaken