Royce Is Telling a Story About a Character on a TAT

question 39

Multiple Choice

Royce is telling a story about a character on a TAT card. In his story, Royce focuses on the character's anxiety as she prepares a speech that will be presented in front of her classmates. He indicates that the character has spent a great deal of time worrying whether the speech may alienate some of her friends. Which of the following does Royce's response to this TAT card suggest that he most likely has?

• A)low need for achievement
• B)high need for achievement
• C)low need for affiliation
• D)high need for affiliation

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Definitions:

Zajonc

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Blood Pressure

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