Which of the Following Statements About Persons with High Need

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

• A)High need achievers tend to excel in sales jobs.
• B)High need achievers tend to seek out performance feedback.
• C)High need achievers tend to set extremely difficult goals for themselves.
• D)High need for achievement can be acquired through training.
• E)High need achievers prefer situations in which they can take personal responsibility for outcomes.

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Definitions:

Inversely Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.

Negatively Related

A term referring to a type of relationship where an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in another variable.

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, often leading to changes in beliefs or attitudes to reduce the discomfort.

Cognitive Congruence

The alignment between an individual's thoughts, values, beliefs, and behaviors, leading to a state of harmony or consistency in their cognitive processes.