Denzel Is a High-Need Achiever,Tavon a Low-Need Achiever

question 20

Multiple Choice

Denzel is a high-need achiever,Tavon a low-need achiever.Though Denzel and Tavon do not know each other,they both are star athletes and earn comparable grades in school.In their last semester of high school they end up competing for an internship position.They have to go through a series of difficult interviews and are aware that everyone who has applied is qualified for the position.Of these two applicants,who is most likely to shine in the interviews?

• A) Denzel,because high-need achievers are more persistent when they encounter barriers.
• B) Denzel,because high-need achievers network far more than low-need achievers.
• C) Tavon,because low-need achievers tend to be more relaxed in interviews.
• D) Tavon,because low-need achievers tend to have better social skills.

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