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Category - Motivation

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Desiree is a swimmer and plans to compete in the Olympics. She spends most of her time swimming and rarely spends time with her friends. She is home-schooled so that her studies do not interfere with swimming. When she learns that she will compete in the next Olympic games, Desiree is extremely excited. Which term describes Desiree’s sense of satisfaction at reaching her goal?
  1. Goal commitment
  2. Achievement valence
  3. Achievement
  4. Feedback
Explanation
Answer: B - Achievement valence refers to the sense of satisfaction one experiences after reaching a goal. The more difficult the goal was to attain, the higher the sense of achievement valence is. In this example, Desiree would probably not experience achievement valence after winning a swimming race at her high school, because the level of achievement is not as high as competing in the Olympics.
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