Failure avoiders

Failure avoiders

Options:

(a) Decrease efforts after success

(b) Increase efforts after failure

(c) Decrease efforts after failure

(d) Increase efforts when incentive is zero

✅ Correct Option: (c) Decrease their efforts following failure

Explanation (200+ words):

Failure avoiders are motivated primarily to avoid failure rather than achieve success. When they fail, they often withdraw effort to protect self-esteem. Unlike success seekers, they interpret failure as a sign of low ability. Therefore, they reduce effort after failure to avoid further disappointment. Hence, option (c) is correct.

10 Related PPSC Facts:

Failure avoiders fear failure. Low persistence. Effort decreases after failure. Protect self-worth. Avoid challenging tasks. Contrast with success seekers. Influenced by attribution style. Low achievement motivation. Teachers can help reframe failure. Important motivational type.