Motives to Achieve Flashcards
________ psychology has measured psychological qualities that spur achievement and success, and environmental conditions that influence productivity and satisfaction.
-industrial/organizational psychology
A projective test that asks respondents to interpret a series of drawings showing scenes of people is called…
-thematic apperceptions test (TAT)
The thematic apperceptions test (TAT) measures…
-unconscious motives such as need for achievement, power affiliation, etc.
In the TAT, strength of the achievement motive is found…
-in the fantasies the test-taker reveals
The TAT’s test-retest reliability is…
- not strong
- responses are easily influenced moment-to-moment
A goal is likely to improve performance and motivation when what 3 conditions are present?
- goal is specific
- goal is challenging, but achievable
- goal is framed in terms of what you want
Define: approach goals
-framed in terms of desired outcomes or experiences
Define: avoidance goals
-framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences
All motives are affected by ____ goals.
-approach vs. avoidance goals
People feel more competent and optimistic when they make _____ goals.
-approach
____ goals focus on what you can ___ do to achieve them, and on _______ pleasure of the activity.
- approach
- actively
- intrinsic
____ goals make you focus on what you have to give up.
-avoidance
Define: performance goals
-framed in terms of performing well in front of others, avoiding criticism, being judged favorably
Define: mastery goals
-framed in terms of increasing competence and skills
____ goals are powerful intrinsic motivators at all levels of education and throughout life.
-mastery goals
