Abstract
A motive to succeed (Ms) is defined in terms of one's academic self concept (Sa) and confidence in that self concept (S ) . The motive to succeed is determined by the multiplicative interaction between the academic self concept (Sa) and confidence in that self concept (Sc) i.e., Mg = Sa x Sc. Evidence confirming Mg as a motive to succeed includes 1. ) M correlates significantly with grade point average of college students and 2. ) Mg correlates inversely with test anxiety i.e., a motive to avoid failure. In addition, it is reported that con fidence in one's academic self concept (Sc) is related to preference for academic risk-taking and is proportional to course examination anxiety.
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