How do the
needs for achievement, affiliation, and power influence the behaviour
of adolescents? Explain with examples.
How do the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power influence the behaviour of adolescents? Explain with examples.
The needs
for achievement, affiliation
and power influence the behaviour of adolescents as they shape
the motives that result from their interaction with environment.
The
need for affiliation is aroused when individuals feel threatened,
helpless or happy. For example, adolescents face a lot of peer
pressure to be popular. They are motivated to interact socially to
gain popularity.
Individuals are motivated towards achievement by tasks that are
difficult and challenging. They have a strong desire for feedback on
their performance to achieve their goal. The adolescents want to
achieve good marks in examinations in order to experience the sense
of achievement.
The
need for power refers to the ability of a person to take control
over others. An adolescent who wants to become a “head
student” is motivated to get power in the school and exercise
control over the rest of the students.
The needs for achievement, affiliation and power influence the behaviour of adolescents as they shape the motives that result from their interaction with environment.
The need for affiliation is aroused when individuals feel threatened, helpless or happy. For example, adolescents face a lot of peer pressure to be popular. They are motivated to interact socially to gain popularity.
Individuals are motivated towards achievement by tasks that are difficult and challenging. They have a strong desire for feedback on their performance to achieve their goal. The adolescents want to achieve good marks in examinations in order to experience the sense of achievement.
The need for power refers to the ability of a person to take control over others. An adolescent who wants to become a “head student” is motivated to get power in the school and exercise control over the rest of the students.
