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Winter and Stewart (1978) Reported That the Need for Power

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Winter and Stewart (1978) reported that the need for power is a desire to make the physical and social world conform to their personal image or plan for it.Which of the following responses is not one of the three characteristics attributed to individuals high in the need for power?


Definitions:

Self-Handicapping Strategy

A cognitive strategy where individuals create obstacles or excuses to avoid self-blame in case of failure.

Tested

The past participle of test, meaning examined, evaluated, or investigated to assess quality, performance, or reliability.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, often reflected in a person's behavior.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An anticipation that, by directly or indirectly influencing behaviors and beliefs through a positive feedback cycle, ensures its own realization.

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