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Deo—Mohan Achievement Motivation


(n-Ach) Scale

by
Pratibha Deo (Pune)
and
Asha Mohan (Chandigarh)

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PSYCHObOQlCab CORPORaTlON
4/230 KACHERI GHAT, AGRA • ZbZ 004 (INDIA)

@ 1985, 1990. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is a violation of


copyright act.
DIRECTIONS

1. we are interested in measuring your attitude towards achievement in


academic and otiier types of activities. So we are giving you this scale.
2. A separate response sheet is provided to you for marlcing your
responses,
3. Do not put any mark on this bool<let.
,4. This scale consists of a number of items which are In the form of
statements.
5. For every statement, the possible responses are divided into five
categories which are : Always, Frequently, Sometimes, Rarely and Never. Read
each statement of an item very carefully and put a cross under the category which,
in your opinion, best expresses your feelings about the -statement. If you feel, the
statement is true for you always, put a cross ( x ) under the column marked Always,
if frequently, put a cross under Frequently, "if sometimes, put a cross under
sometimes and if rarely, put a cross under Rarely and if never, put a cross under
Never. In this way, you have to give your responses to all the statements. For
your help, a sample item is given below :
Sample item

If I do not understand a subject or a topic, I make every effort to study hard


so that I develop a good understanding of that subject/topic rather than leave it as
a difficult subject/topic.
If your response after reading this item is, say, "Frequently" then put a
cross under the category "Frequently" as shown below.

Always Frequently Sometimes Rarely Never


a [X] a D D
6. Please note that only one cross should be put under only one category
for one statement. Do not put the cross in more than one category and do not put
more than one cross under one category. Also do not put the cross in between the
two categories. The cross should be clearly indicated under one category.
7. Do not leave any item blank. A response must be made to each
statement.

8. This is not an ability test and there are no right or wrong responses.
This is only trying to measure your feelings,
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9. Do not spend too much time on one statement. There Is no time-limit
for completing this work, but try to worl< quickly and carefully and try to give the
first and the best response that comes to your mind on reading each statement.
10. The results will be kept confidential and will be used only to your
advantage and for research purposes only. They will never be used for any disad-
vantage to you. So please do not worry and try to be honest and frank in giving
your responses.
11. The results, if you so desire, can be used for giving you useful
guidance, and w© hope the results of this study should prove valuable in improving
your achievement, academic or otherwise.
,12. Be sure to answer every item.
13. If you have any doubts or querries, please seek clarification before
you start responding to item no. 1. Once you start giving responses, there should
be no questions or querries.

14. Please do not change your response once you mark it.
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5, /v. Items

1. I shall be most pleased if I have to miss the classes for some days.
2. I pay full attention to the work in the class.
3. I mind much if I reach late in the class,
4. I love to read more and more to find unknown regions of knowledge.
5. I love to have a personal library, not counting text-books.
6. I set standards for myself and then strive to achieve them,
7. I v/ish to specialize and become top most In the field of my liking,
8. I like to experiment and create new things and surprise people.
9. I work hard for hours together to be successful in whatever I undertake.
10. I have a tendency to find solutions of problems and puzzles other people fail
at.

11. I aspire to get excellent results in all academic competitions.


12. I am ready to leave the job half done and try a new one.

13. I get nervous In the examination if one or two questions are not from the
syllabus.

14. I prefer to go to a party rather than prepare for an examination next week,
15. On getting low marks, I feel disappointed and determine to work hard to do
better next time.

16. I think I find my lessons meaningful and interesting.


17. While studying, my mind wanders off the lesson and I get lost in magmation.
18. I think it is better to gossip away in the canteen than to attend the classes.
19. When the teacher Is teaching, I like to read stories/novels/comics or make
cartoons in the class.
20. The school/coiJege haunts me and ( want to leave it at the very first oppor-
tunity.

21. It irritates me a lot if I have to stay late in the school/college for some
lectures.

22. I want to go to college/university because there is plenty of opportunity to


enjoy life.

23. I think studies, sports and other activities can go together.


24 I agree that the present course of my study will help making my future life a
success.

25. I feel very much frustrated if. I do not get a chance to compete in the field of
my choice.
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26. I regularly take down notes in the class and complete my assignments.

27. I plan to study carefully all the year round in an effort to get good marks ir>
all fhe subjects in all the tests.

28. I believe in work first and play later.


29. I do a lot of preparation at home for the next day's work in the class.

39. I Ijke to ask questions regarding every information given in tables and charts
in the books rather than leave them as such and read further.

31. I think my teachers are competent in their work.

32. I like to create nuisance in the class and annoy the teacher.

33. I try my utmost to please my teacher through work and not through flattery.

34. My friends consider me dull and shirker.

35. It is true that my teachers think of me as a sincere and hard working student.

36. I feel hurt if others (parents, teachers and friends) criticise me and I try to
improve upon my weaknesses.

37. My parents advise me to take life easy and never bother too much for studies
or for future life.

38. I wish to carry my mission forward inspite of facing a lot of criticism.

39. I think of life to be an Intellectual challenge.

40. I am interested in organizing the activities of a group team/class/committee.

41. 1 try to get associated with top most person in the field of my choice.

42. I love to have some adventure in my leisure hour.

43. I would like to watch a surgical operation being performed.

44. 1 like to compete in dramatics.

45. I think of dancing and music to be good hobbies for students.

46. I have a strong desire to be a champion in games/sports/athletics.

47. I have tried to get in the sports team of my school/college, to represent my


team in other states or countries.

48. I believe sports develop initiative, leadership and discipline.

49. Hill climbing and mountaineering are a welcome challenge I would like to take.

50. On a holiday, I prefer going for cycling, swimming or boating to sitting at


home without much work.

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