Motivation
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In the context of David McClelland's Needs Theory, while micro-analyzing Need for Achievement (nAch), Need for Affiliation (nAff), and Need for Power (nPow), which of the following statements most accurately defines the actual psychological characteristics and behavioral patterns of individuals with 'High Achievement Motivation'?
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David McClelland identified three major social motives in his Needs Theory: need for achievement (nAch), need for affiliation (nAff), and need for power (nPow). Individuals with a high need for achievement prefer tasks with moderate difficulty and calculated risks rather than extremely difficult or impossible tasks, where they can demonstrate personal abilities and receive immediate feedback on their performance.
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