Glossary A

Glossary A

Achievement attributions refers to the causal explanations that a person provides for his or her successes and failures.

Achievement expectancies is it how well (or poorly) a person expects to perform should he or she try to achieve a particular objective. They are cognitive expectations of succeeding or failing at a particular achievement-related activity

Achievement goals refer to targets people aspire to in achievement situations.

Achievement Motivation refers to our position on success and failure - are we striving to succeed or trying to avoid failing? As many coaches have stated, "Winners take responsibility and know where to place credit or blame, but Losers always look for excuses beyond their control."

Achievement Orientation refers to our perception of how stable our ability level is.

Achievement test refers to a test designed to assess specific information learned in school..Likewise, it is a standardized test designed to efficiently measure the amount of knowledge and/or skill a person has acquired, usually as a result of classroom instruction.

Achievement tests are tests that assess past learning across a variety of different subjects, particularly learning that is associated with training or academic programs.

Achievement training encouraging children to do things well, that is, to meet or exceed high standards as they strive to accomplish various objectives.