PSY-1 Chapter 1: General Psych Theories of Achievement Motivation
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Volunteers- threw rings over pegs; no distance was stipulated, and most threw from artibrary, random distances. Distances were measured and seemed to produce an ideal challenge. Mcclelland identified the same need for a balanced challenge in the approach of achievement- motivated people. We tend to set goals with optimal challenge with motive to achieve. Results- achievement-motivated individuals tend to set goals which influence their effort and ability, thus, the goal is considered to be achievable. Lack of understanding of intensity of behaviour (direction only) Only explains internal markers, external must be hypothesized achievement motivation influences. An inference made about the cause of an event. Why did you get a c on your last exam: tired, hard, in second language, didn"t study enough, stress, cheated off a neighbour who didn"t know anything, emotion (if you think the profs fault)- frustrated, angry, helpless. If you didn"t study enough- disappointed: future behaviours(if you think the profs fault)- nothing you can do.
