Achievement Motivation Theory

Question 1

Define achievement motivation (Atkinson)

Answer 1

The tendency to approach or avoid competitive situations.
Drive to succeed minus fear of failire

Question 2

Define Need to Achieve (NACH)

Answer 2

Welcomes competition, approach behaviour

Question 3

Characteristics of NACH

Answer 3

–Welcome comp
–Takes risks
–Confident
–Task persistent
–Welcome feedback
–Attribute success internally- saying reason for win was a factor down to them

Question 4

Define Need to Avoid Failure. NAF

Answer 4

Avoidance behaviour, avoiding risks

Question 5

Characteristics of NAF

Answer 5

–Give up easily
–Do not like feedback
–Take easy options

Question 6

How develop NACH

Answer 6

–Reinforcement
–Attribute success internally (xosch telling performer successwas due to something they did)
–Allowing success in training
–Improving confidence
–Goal setting

Question 7

What is achievement goal theory

Answer 7

Motivation and task persistence depend on type of goals set by performer and how they measure success. If not reached, confidence decreases