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Explain Kelley's Model of Attributions, Making Sure to Discuss Both

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Explain Kelley's model of attributions, making sure to discuss both the dimensions of behaviors and the types of attributions people can make.


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McClelland's Motivation Theory

A psychological theory that identifies three primary drivers of motivation: need for achievement, need for affiliation, and need for power.

Need for Achievement

The motivation to excel, to achieve in relation to a set of standards, or to compete successfully against challenging criteria.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events, often to achieve a desired outcome.

Herzberg's Two-factor Theory

A theory of motivation proposed by Frederick Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors - hygiene factors and motivators.

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