Stephen Has a Low Need for Achievement

question 157

Multiple Choice

Stephen has a low need for achievement. Generalizing from research, we would predict that Stephen will set goals that are

• A)so low they are always attainable.
• B)so high they are never attainable.
• C)so low they are always attainable or so high they are never attainable.
• D)challenging but realistic.
• E)challenging and unrealistic.

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Definitions:

Ritual Consumption

The patterns of behaviors and customs involved in the purchasing and use of products or services in a way that holds symbolic meaning.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process where a behavior is encouraged by rewards or discouraged by punishments, ultimately increasing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Esteem

The need all humans have to be respected by others as well as by themselves.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.