C7 - Achivement Motivation Flashcards
1
Q
Define Achievement motivation?
A
The desire with which competitive situations are approached or avoided. Summed up as the desire to succeed minus the fear of failure’.
2
Q
What two personalities did Atkinson suggest?
A
NACH
NAF
3
Q
Define a NACH personality?
A
- The need to achieve
- Welcome competition
- They take risks
- Welcome feedback and evaluation
- Like a challenge
4
Q
Define a NAF personality?
A
- The need to avoid failure
- Avoid competition
- Take the easy option
- Give up easy.
5
Q
Explain the probability of success?
A
High chances lead to high motivation, lowchance then people give up, lack motivation.
6
Q
Explain the incentive value?
A
Reward gained from the task, high value rewards lead to high motivation, low value rewards then people give up, lack motivation.
7
Q
What are the two parts to the achievement goal theory?
A
Task related
Outcome related
