Affiliation and Achievement

Definition

Affiliation refers to our need to belong with others in relationships, while achievement refers to our drive to succeed and excel.

Related terms

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: This is a motivational theory in psychology comprising different levels of human needs from basic physiological needs to self-actualization at the top.

Intrinsic Motivation:

This is when we are driven by internal rewards such as satisfaction or sense of accomplishment.

Extrinsic Motivation:

This is when we are motivated by external rewards like money or recognition.