enculturation. —acculturate vb. [[achieved status]] ~(https://dictionary.apa.org/achieved-status) (2020). social standing and prestige acquired by means of one’s personal accomplishments. [[achievement]] ~(https://dictionary.apa.org/achievement) (2020). n. 1. the attainment of some goal, or the goal attained. See also need for achievement. 2. acquired knowledge (especially in a particular subject), proficiency, or skill. The term is most often used in this sense to mean academic achievement. [[achievement ethic]] ~(https://dictionary.apa.org/achievement-ethic) (2020). a personal or cultural standard that requires a high level of accomplishment in both work and leisure activities. See also work ethic. [[achievement goal theory]] ~(https://dictionary.apa.org/achievement-goal-theory) (2020). aconceptualization of motivation that identifies two types of achievement goals, task-oriented (see task orientation) and ego-oriented (see ego orientation), and that relates these to differences in