Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Need for Achievement

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the need for achievement is the most accurate?

• A)Achievement motive is generally determined by situational factors.
• B)The need for achievement is a fairly stable aspect of one's personality.
• C)There is a strong genetic component in the need for achievement.
• D)The need for achievement is highly variable in a given person throughout his or her lifetime.

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Definitions:

Phenomenologists

Researchers who study human consciousness and the way individuals experience and interpret the world around them, emphasizing subjective experiences.

Positivist View

A perspective in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the application of scientific methods and techniques to the study of human behavior, often focusing on the causes of crime and the nature of criminals.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that diverge from the societal norms or values, which may be perceived as violating expected rules or conduct.

Goffman's Concept

Theories and ideas proposed by sociologist Erving Goffman, primarily focusing on social interaction and the presentation of self in everyday life.