A Small Number of the Contributors to Any Field Typically

question 58

Multiple Choice

A small number of the contributors to any field typically produce a disproportionately large share of its accomplishments despite the fact that their less productive professional colleagues are fairly comparable in raw ability.This best illustrates the importance of

• A) affiliation motivation.
• B) achievement motivation.
• C) competence.
• D) narcissism.

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Definitions:

Automatic Influence

The unconscious impact of external factors on an individual's thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Unconsciously Influenced

Being affected or guided in thoughts, behaviors, or decisions by factors not within one's conscious awareness.

Self-Actualization

The execution or realization of individual capabilities and potential, seen as an intrinsic motivation or compulsion in everyone.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in client-centered therapy postulating that showing complete support and acceptance of a person no matter what they say or do can facilitate therapeutic improvement.