AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The two primary situational factors that influence achievement behavior are
A
the incentive value of success and the individual’s achievement motivation.
B
the probability of success and probability of failure.
C
the probability of success and incentive value of success.
D
the probability of success and the individual’s achievement motivation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Situational Factors You should recognize two primary considerations in need achievement theory: the probability of success in the situation or task and the incentive value of success. Basically, the probability of success depends on whom you compete against and the difficulty of the task.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are the two primary considerations you should recognize in the situational factors of the need achievement theory? Probability of success and incentive value of success. Derived by considering an individual’s achievement motive levels in relation to situational factors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attribution theory focuses on how people explain their success or failure.

Detailed explanation-4: -The trait-centered view (also called the participant-centered view) contends that motivated behavior is primarily a function of individual characteristics. That is, the personality, needs, and goals of a student, athlete, or exerciser are the primary determinants of motivated behavior.

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