Fear of Failure and General Achievement Behavior

Abstract

The report documents research which resulted in the development and validation of the Hostile Press measure, a measure of avoidance motivation in achievement situations (fear of failure). Research which was generated by a network of theory surrounding the construct is also reported. Variables relevant to achievement situations which were investigated included: aspiration setting, risk taking, decision making, expectation, conformity, strategy and persistence. Methodological variables investigated included: method of arousal, response mode and type of stimuli. Other variables which were investigated include: self-concept, values, cognitive controls and locus of control. A paradigm for a multi-motive analysis of human motivation is presented and illustrated with research on leadership. Research is summarized in the presentation of a profile of persons highly motivated by fear of failure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0725951

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Teevan

Organizations

  • State University of New York at Albany

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conformity
  • Contracts
  • Environment
  • Heart Rate
  • Leadership
  • Literature
  • Measurement
  • Mental Health
  • Military Research
  • Motivation
  • New York
  • Pilot Studies
  • Probability
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Students
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Organizational Psychology.