According to the Acquired Needs Theory, the Desire to Influence

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to the acquired needs theory, the desire to influence others is part of the need for

• A) power.
• B) affiliation.
• C) self-actualization.
• D) relatedness.
• E) achievement.

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Definitions:

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill or knowledge area.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain that is involved in regulating hunger and body weight, playing a key role in the drive to eat.

Hunger-Triggering Hormone

A biochemical substance, such as ghrelin, that signals the body to feel hunger, prompting food intake.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the bloodstream, essential for providing energy to cells, and critical in managing conditions like diabetes.