Jon Stewart announced his final guests on The Daily Show Thursday night, before wrapping his second-to-last week hosting the satirical news program. Stewart has anchored the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning show since 1999.
(plural achievements) 1  The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his/her object. 2  A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat.
Quick Answer. The achievement motivation theory is the theory that people are motivated to succeed by seeking out achievement. These people are encouraged by succeeding at difficult tasks. They are also motivated by looking for different methods of accomplishment.