The rationale that formed the basis for David McClelland's use of the Thematic Apperception Test to study achievement motivation was that people would

a. respond most quickly to motives that they agreed with.
b. choose career paths that were consistent with their underlying motivations.
c. project their motives into their responses.
d. answer direct questions honestly and accurately.


Answer: c. project their motives into their responses.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. adopt an adaptive orientation. b. manage other people's emotions. c. organize impactful feelings. d. change one's interpretation.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. discarding b. defense c. denial d. internalization

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