Achievement Motivation Refers to

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Multiple Choice

Achievement motivation refers to

• A) goal-oriented behavior.
• B) desire for significant accomplishment.
• C) a need to feel that the world is organized and predictable.
• D) a focused state of self-awareness.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (birth to about 2 years), where infants learn through sensory and motor interactions.

Functional Play

Play activities that involve simple, repetitive activities typical of young children, which help in the development of physical and cognitive abilities.

Symbolic Play

Play in which children make believe that objects and toys are other than what they are. Also called pretend play.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development, where infants learn through interacting with the world using their senses and motor activities.