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.
Analogy
Think of a sports team. The players need affiliation - they have to work together, support each other, and feel like they're part of the team. But they also need achievement - they want to win games, improve their skills, and maybe even get recognized as MVP.
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.
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