๐Ÿง ap psychology review

Achievement Orientation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Achievement orientation refers to an individual's tendency to strive for success and set challenging goals. It involves the motivation and mindset to continuously improve and achieve desired outcomes.

"Achievement Orientation" also found in:

Achievement Orientation Definition - AP Psychology Key Term | Fiveable