Me 4.7b Motivation: Affiliation and Achievement

Question 1

affiliation need

Answer 1

the need to build and maintain relationships and to feel part of a group.

Question 2

self-determination theory

Answer 2

The theory that we feel motivated to satisfy our needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Question 3

intrinsically motivated

Answer 3

the desire to perform a behaviour effectively for its own sake

Question 4

extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

The desire to perform a behaviour to avoid punishment or gain rewards

Question 5

ostracism

Answer 5

deliberate social exclusion of individuals or groups.

Question 6

achievement motivation

Answer 6

when individuals are driven, inspired or stimulated by successes or accomplishments.

Question 7

Organisational psychologists

Answer 7

apply psychological principles to workplace issues, aiming to improve employee performance, satisfaction, and the overall work environment

Question 8

grit

Answer 8

passion and perseverance of long term goals

Question 9

Approach-Approach Conflict

Answer 9

Choosing between two desirable options

Example: Deciding between two appealing job offers;
both are positive, but choosing one excludes the other

Question 10

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

Answer 10

A single choice has both positive and negative aspects

Example: Taking a high-paying job that requires relocation

Question 11

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

Answer 11

Choosing between two undesirable options

Example: Deciding between doing a disliked chore or facing a penalty