Achievement Motivation and Level of Aspiration

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on Achievement Motivation and Level of Aspiration.

Achievement Motivation

The drive to accomplish something difficult and master, manipulate, or organize objects, ideas, or people.

Motive for Success

The desire for the thrill of victory, relief, happiness, and success.

Fear of Failure

The anxiety, guilt, and agony associated with failing to meet one's goals.

Mastery Orientation

An achievement goal focusing on personal improvement and learning.

Performance Orientation

An achievement goal focused on outperforming others with minimal effort.

Avoidance Goals

Goals aimed at avoiding negative feelings or outcomes.

Barriers to Achievement

Obstacles that hinder goal-directed activity, which may be internal (personal barriers) or external (barriers from the outside world).

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

A projective test used to evaluate a person's needs and motivations through storytelling based on pictures.

Achievement Theme

A central theme of striving to achieve a goal present in a story.

Level of Aspiration

The performance level an individual aims to achieve or expects from themselves.

Aspiration Determinants

Factors that influence a person's aspiration level, including self-esteem, socialization, and task difficulty.

Goal Setting

The process of identifying and selecting specific objectives or tasks to achieve.