The Rationale That Formed the Basis for David McClelland's Use

question 174

Multiple Choice

The rationale that formed the basis for David McClelland's use of the Thematic Apperception Test to study the need for achievement was that people would:

• A) choose career paths that were consistent with their underlying motivations.
• B) respond most quickly to motives that they agreed with.
• C) answer direct questions honestly and accurately.
• D) project their motives into their responses.

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Definitions:

Unemployed Workers

Individuals of working age who are without work, available to work, and actively seeking employment.

Employed Workers

Individuals in the workforce who have secured employment and are currently working.

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

Cyclical Unemployment

A form of unemployment that occurs when there is not enough aggregate demand in the economy to provide jobs for everyone who wants to work.