Austin Is Telling a Story About a Character on a TAT

question 50

Multiple Choice

Austin is telling a story about a character on a TAT card. In his story, Austin focuses on the character's desire to succeed, and he describes how unhappy the person will be if she does not succeed in reaching her goal. Austin's answer suggests that he MOST likely has

• A) a low need for achievement.
• B) a high need for affiliation.
• C) a high need for achievement.
• D) a low need for affiliation.

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Definitions:

Non-Conscious

Pertains to the mental processes that are not within an individual's conscious awareness.

Cognitive Factors

Elements that influence the process of thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Karen Horney

A German psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurotic personality development and the concept of basic anxiety.

Relationships

Bonds or connections between individuals, which can be emotional, romantic, professional, or social in nature.