Achievement Motivation & Attribution

What does the acronym NACH stand for in the context of motivation theory?

• Need for Achievement

• Need for Affiliation

• Need for Approval

• Need for Attention

What is the definition of Atkinson's achievement motivation theory?

• Avoiding or approaching situations

• Drive to succeed, minus the fear of failure

• The tendency to approach or avoid situations

• Nach & NAF

What is a characteristic of a NACH performer?

• Avoids challenging tasks

• Prefers easy tasks

• Enjoys challenging tasks

• Dislikes competition

Name a strategy which can be used to maintain motivation.

• Avoid setting goals

• Use peer group pressure

• Discourage feedback

• Ignore performance

Which type of goal is associated with the desire to master a skill?

• Outcome-oriented goal

• Performance goal

• Task-oriented goal

• Avoidance goal

What is an outcome-oriented goal?

• Encourages intrinsic motivation

• Focuses on personal improvement

• Focuses on winning

• Discourages competition

What is the role of feedback in motivational strategies?

• To discourage performance

• To provide evaluation

• To avoid competition

• To ignore results

Which type of motivation is associated with personal satisfaction?

• Extrinsic Motivation

• Intrinsic Motivation

• External Motivation

• Avoidance Motivation

What is the main focus of task-oriented goals?

• Winning

• Avoiding failure

• Mastering a skill

• Avoiding competition

What is extrinsic motivation?

• Derived from personal satisfaction

• Derived from external rewards

• Focuses on personal growth

• Focuses on self-improvement