Sport psychology - achievement motivation

What is achievement motivation?

The tendency to approach or avoid competition situations.

What is NACH?

The need to achieve; approach behavior.

What is NAF?

The need to avoid failure; avoidance behavior.

What determines the level of achievement motivation?

The interaction of personality and the situation.

How does personality affect achievement motivation?

Some individuals have the need to achieve while others have the need to avoid failure.

What factors influence the level of achievement motivation?

The probability of success in the task and the incentive gained from success.

What is the risk vs reward concept in achievement motivation?

Performers consider the likelihood of success and the potential rewards before deciding to approach or avoid a task.

What approach might a NAF performer take?

They may choose to approach easy tasks that offer little incentive value or pride.

What approach might a NACH performer take?

They may choose to attempt difficult tasks that offer significant rewards in terms of success and pride.

What strategies can coaches use to develop approach behavior in players?

Reinforcement through praise and rewards, and attributing success internally to the player's effort and technique.

What is allowing success?

Encouraging belief in success and improving confidence.

How can coaches encourage allowing success?

By setting tasks and training drills that can be accomplished with little effort.

What is improving confidence?

Includes arousal control, support, and encouragement.

What is goal setting?

Coaches and players setting achievable goals with effort.

What are process and outcome goals?

Types of goals that can be set during goal setting.