Motivation

Achievement motivation is an acquired tendency. It is a disposition to strive for success in competition with others, with some standard of excellence set by the individual. Motive to achieve is a social need which has a long-term involvement and unique accomplishment. The need for achievement gives direction to human behaviour and makes them more goal oriented. This test is an easy assessment scale of achievement motivation.

This scale consists of 40 valid items which measures n-Ach. The scale was standardized on 600 male & female white collar adult personnel.

This test is comprised of 50 items out of which one-half are indicating approval seeking whereas other half are with fear of disapproval. It is standardized on 808 younger (6-9 years) and 642 older (9-12 years) children belonging to various schools and religious groups. Percentile norms are given.

MAT is an objective 208 item device measuring adult motivational pattern. The test provides measures of 10 important comforts, social, and achievement needs. Five basic drives are ergs-caution, sex, self-assertion, aggressiveness, and self indulgence. Another five are interests that develop and mature through learning experience known as sentiments career, affection, dependency, responsibility and self-fulfillment. For each of the 10 areas, scores measure drive (or Need), satisfaction, degree of conflict, and total motivation strength (or Interest). It is meant for Higher Secondary or Adults or 16+ populations.

This scale of 45 items. This schedule measures 5 temperamental variables. They are: sociability, emotionality, energy, attractivity and rhythmicity. This developed on 4 to 14-year population.