What are the effects of achievement motivation on individual behavior and on the economic fortunes of countries?
Individuals high in achievement motivation tend to excel in school and in running their own business. The higher the level of achievement motivation in a given society, the greater its economic success. What is sensation-seeking, and how can this motive be dangerous to the persons who possess it? Sensation-seeking involves the desire to seek out novel and intense experiences. People high on this dimension often engage in risky or dangerous behavior to obtain such stimulation. What is intrinsic motivation? Intrinsic motivation is motivation to perform some activity simply because it is enjoyable. Why is intrinsic motivation sometimes reduced when individuals receive external rewards for performing activities they enjoy? When individuals receive rewards for performing activities they enjoy, they conclude that they perform these activities not solely because they like them, but also because of the external rewards they receive. What is self-handicapping and how can it protect against redu
