Harry Has a Strong Desire to Perform Challenging Tasks Well

question 48

Multiple Choice

Harry has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence, even at the expense of maintaining good interpersonal relationships with his employees.According to McClelland's three-needs theory, Harry has a

• A)high need for affiliation and high need for achievement.
• B)low need for affiliation and high need for achievement.
• C)high need for affiliation and low need for power.
• D)high need for power and high need for affiliation.
• E)low need for achievement and low need for power.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

The psychological principle stating that performance is best under conditions of moderate arousal rather than either low or high arousal.

Moderate Arousal

Refers to an optimal level of alertness or physical and mental activation at which performance on a task is best.

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

a hormone that is released by the intestines in response to eating certain foods and stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driving individuals to pursue and achieve their objectives.