Multiple choice

Achievement motivation is

  1. the tendency to persist at challenging tasks

  2. the tendency to avoid failure

  3. willingness to accept success and failure equally

  4. tendency to act impulsively
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is A because achievement motivation specifically refers to an individual's drive to excel, accomplish challenging tasks, and persist in the face of difficulties - it's about approaching success rather than avoiding failure. Option B describes fear of failure (avoidance motivation), C incorrectly equates achievement motivation with accepting success and failure equally (this is more about resilience), and D suggests impulsivity which is unrelated to achievement-oriented behavior.

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