According to Atkinson's theory of achievement motivation, which is not a factor in determining whether a person will approach a goal?
A) the person's expectation of success
B) the financial reward attached to the goal
C) how much pride the person will have in achieving the goal as opposed to how upsetting failure would be
D) the strength of the individual's need to achieve

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Atkinson's theory of achievement motivation includes three factors: expectancy of success, incentive value of success, and importance of the task. Financial reward falls under incentive value of success and is considered a factor in determining approach motivation. Therefore, option B is not a factor in determining whether a person will approach a goal according to Atkinson's theory.

According to Atkinson's Theory of Achievement Motivation, Which Is Not