Achievement Motivation Flashcards
1
Q
Define Achievement motivation
A
The drive to achieve success for its own sake
2
Q
What is achievement motivation influenced by?
A
Personality factors (NACH / NAF) Situational factors
3
Q
Describe what is meant by TAS and TAF performers
A
TAS = High need to achieve - low need to avoid faliure
Approach behaviour is adopted > Aspire to mastery orientation
Risk takers
Like feedback
TAF = Low need to achieve - high need to avoid faliure
Avoidance behaviour is adopted > Adopt learned helplessness
Give up easily
4
Q
Describe Situational factors
A
When the probability of success is low, the incentive to win is greater, so success means lots
ORA
This theory is good at predicting behaviour in situations where there is a 50/50 chance of success
TAS = motivation in 50/50 situations
TAF = anxiety in 50/50 situations
