What term denotes a strong desire for significant accomplishment and high standards?

• A. Fear motivation
• B. Intrinsic motivation
• C. Achievement motivation
• D. Social motivation

Answer: (C)

Achievement motivation is the drive to accomplish meaningful goals and maintain high standards. It describes a persistent desire to excel, tackle challenging tasks, and seek feedback that confirms success, rather than just enjoying an activity or seeking social approval. This contrasts with intrinsic motivation, which comes from finding inherent satisfaction in the task itself, and with social motivation, which centers on rewards or acceptance from others. While “fear motivation” isn’t a standard label in this context, the key idea here is the strong push to achieve and set high goals, which is captured by achievement motivation.