People with a High NAch

question 12

Multiple Choice

People with a high nAch:

• A) try to build a favorable image of themselves and take steps to get others to like them.
• B) tend to have better attendance records and tend to be better at mediating conflicts.
• C) want to accomplish reasonably challenging goals through their own efforts.
• D) prefer working in teams rather than alone and choose tasks with a moderate degree of difficulty.

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Definitions:

One-Person Psychology

A traditional psychoanalytic focus on the internal psychological processes of the individual, without explicit consideration of the interacting partner or environment.

Good Enough Mothering

A concept in psychoanalysis and developmental psychology referring to an adequate level of parenting that meets a child's needs without being perfect.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where clients project feelings or attitudes from past relationships onto their therapist.

Primary Caregivers

Individuals who provide the majority of care and nurturing to a child, often parents but can include other adults.