Achievement vs Affiliation

What do you understand by Achievement motivation?

What do you understand by Affiliation motivation?

You spend hours studying for a test to get the highest grade in the class.

• Achievement

• Affiliation

• You join a club because you want to make new friends with similar interests.

• Achievement

• Affiliation

You participate in a group project and take charge, ensuring everything is done efficiently.

• Achievement

• Affiliation

You volunteer at a local animal shelter because you care deeply about animal welfare.

• Achievement

• Affiliation

Scenario: You're deciding how to spend your free time this weekend. Which of the following activities might be driven by Achievement Motivation? (Choose all that apply)

• Studying for an upcoming exam

• Volunteering at a local charity

• Joining a hiking group to explore new trails

• Participating in a competition to develop a new app

It's finally time to choose your electives for next year! Which options might be driven more by achievement motivation? (Choose all that apply)

• Joining the debate team to hone your public speaking skills

• Taking a challenging history course to deepen your understanding of the past

• Enrolling in a photography class to explore your creative side

• Participating in a peer tutoring program to help others and solidify your own knowledge