Probability of success
What Probability of success means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
A situational factor, the perceived probability of success, with which the two motives interact.
The performer's perceived likelihood of achieving the outcome.
Topics that use Probability of success
- Achievement motivation theory (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Achievement goal theory
- Approach and avoidance behaviour
- Approach motivation
- Attribution
- Avoidance motivation
- Goal setting
- Incentive value
- Motivational climate
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