According to McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory, the Need for __________

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory, the need for __________ is the desire to establish and maintain good relations with people.

• A) power
• B) achievement
• C) recognition
• D) affiliation

Understand the concept of deficiency and growth needs within the context of Maslow's hierarchy.

Comprehend the concept of self-actualization and its significance in personal and professional development.

Understand the core principles and applications of major motivational theories including McClelland's Need Theory, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Identify and differentiate between motivators and hygiene factors according to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.

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Definitions:

Night Sky

The appearance of the sky after sunset, characterized by darkness interspersed with celestial objects such as stars, planets, and the moon.

Aversive Stimulus

An unpleasant or noxious stimulus used to influence behavior through negative reinforcement or punishment.

Operant Response

Operant response involves a behavior that is modified by its consequences, with reinforcement increasing the likelihood of the behavior and punishment reducing it.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus after unwanted behavior occurs, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.