Achievement motivation is usually defined as ____.?

a. ?the need to reach a level of self-perfection
b. ?a desire to excel or outperform others
c. ?the fulfillment of culturally dictated goals
d. ?meeting the needs of those we seek to please


ANSWER:
b

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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