In McClelland's Three-Needs Theory,which of the Following Is a Shortcoming

question 46

Multiple Choice

In McClelland's three-needs theory,which of the following is a shortcoming of nAff,the need for affiliation?

• A) A person with high nAff performs poorly in team situations.
• B) A person with high nAff tends to avoid conflict.
• C) The high ambition of a person with high nAff can be destructive.
• D) A person with high nAff tends to become a micromanager.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

The removal of a stimulus to decrease the probability that a behavior will recur.

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the probability of a behavior's occurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

involves the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior, which in turn increases the likelihood of that behavior in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a stimulus to increase the probability that a behavior will be repeated.