Achievement motivation doesn't operate when high achievers are performing routine or boring tasks or when there is no competition against goals.

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Achievement motivation is only triggered when there is a challenging and competitive goal to work towards. When high achievers are performing routine or boring tasks, there may be little motivation to excel as the task itself does not offer a sense of accomplishment or recognition.

Achievement Motivation Doesn't Operate When High Achievers Are Performing Routine