According to John Atkinson, the ________ refers to an individual's evaluation of the likelihood of succeeding at a task.

A. need for achievement
B. motivation to succeed
C. incentive value
D. expectation of success


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. increasing awareness of human diversity, and facilitating local planning for change b. articulating what works, and facilitating local planning for change c. identifying community conflicts, and facilitating local planning for change d. articulating what works through publishing research

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Physicians and therapists often treat SAD patients with ________

a. phototherapy. b. melatonin. c. serotonin. d. psychoanalysis.

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