In David McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory, What Are the Three

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Essay

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Understand the relationship between price changes, demand movements, and shifts in equilibrium.

Distinguish between movements along a budget line and shifts of the budget line itself.

Appreciate the conceptual similarity between topographic and indifference maps.

Recognize how changes in the prices of goods affect consumer's purchasing decisions.

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Definitions:

Client-centered Therapy

A non-directive form of talk therapy that allows the client to lead the discussion, emphasizing unconditional positive regard.

Genuine Acceptance

Sincere acknowledgment and embrace of an individual's feelings, thoughts, and presence without judgment.

Self-instruction Training

A cognitive-behavioral technique involving teaching individuals to direct their own behavior through self-generated verbal cues or instructions.

Relaxation Training

A therapeutic technique involving exercises designed to reduce stress and anxiety by promoting physical relaxation of the body and calmness of the mind.