AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -McClelland’s Human Motivation Theory states that every person has one of three main driving motivators: the needs for achievement, affiliation, or power. These motivators are not inherent; we develop them through our culture and life experiences. Achievers like to solve problems and achieve goals.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the need for achievement based on according to McClelland ? Need for achievement or N-Ach mainly refers to an individual’s desire for significant accomplishment, and mastering of skills, and control, and/or high standards.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does McClelland measure a person’s need for achievement? His tool for measuring achievement was the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). The test contains a series of pictures, and participants make up a story that describes the picture. There are no right or wrong answers.

Detailed explanation-4: -People who are high in achievement motivation are good at delaying immediate gratification and instead focus on longer-term goals. They also like having control over the tasks they work on, so they can feel a sense of personal satisfaction when they do a good job. Mental toughness and persistence comes next.