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GATE 2021 XH5 – Question 51

Motivation, Emotion and Stress and Coping · Approaches to Motivation: Instinct, drive-reduction, arousal, incentive, humanistic, achievement and intrinsic motivation, aggression, curiosity and exploration · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which statements characterise high need for achievement?

  1. Preferring situations with personal control and feedback.
  2. Persisting on tasks perceived to reflect personal characteristics such as intelligence or career relevance.
  3. Preferring extremely challenging tasks for bigger gains.
  4. Avoiding changes in aspiration levels.

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Correct answer: (A) Preferring situations with personal control and feedback.; (B) Persisting on tasks perceived to reflect personal characteristics such as intelligence or career relevance.

Explanation

High achievement motivation favours personal responsibility, informative feedback and meaningful performance, supporting A and B. It is typically associated with moderately challenging tasks whose outcomes can reflect skill, rather than almost impossible tasks chosen for large gains. Aspiration can adjust with experience, so C and D do not follow.

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