McClelland's Need Theory Focuses on Which of the Following

question 48

Multiple Choice

McClelland's need theory focuses on which of the following?

• A)The need for esteem, power and belongingness
• B)The need for safety, security and self-actualization
• C)The need for expectancy, instrumentality and hygiene
• D)The need for achievement, affiliation and power
• E)None of these choices are correct

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event by its similarity to a prototype, potentially leading to errors in judgment.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to underestimate situational influences and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Cognitive Rehearsal

A psychological technique involving the repeated mental practice of a desired behavior or response to improve real-life performance.