Which concept represents the incentive value of achieving a goal and is tied to achievement motivation?

• A. Motivation
• B. Belongingness
• C. Incentive for Success
• D. Prejudice

Answer: (C)

In achievement motivation, motivation is shaped by how much the success of a goal is valued—the incentive value of achieving the goal. This is the core idea behind the term that describes how desirable it is to succeed, which fuels people to strive for accomplishment. When the incentive value is high, the potential reward of success becomes a strong pull, so effort and persistence increase even in the face of difficulty. This concept fits the description of the option that names the incentive value of success, directly linking the desire to complete a goal with the reward or satisfaction that success would bring.

Other options don’t capture this specific pull toward achievement. Motivation is a broader umbrella term that includes many processes, belongingness focuses on social needs rather than goal-directed reward, and prejudice refers to biased attitudes rather than motivational factors.