Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.
Growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. It involves embracing challenges, persisting through setbacks, and seeing effort as a path to mastery.