Question 1

In Atkinson's formula to predict achievement-related behavior (Ts = Ms x Ps x Is), Ms represents:
A)an individual's score on the PSE.
B)the instigation force in the stream of achievement behavior.
C)the strength of an individual's achievement motive.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

The impetus (desire) to do well relative to a standard of excellence for an achievement-oriented individual involves:
A)performing better than others, as in winning a competition.
B)performing a specific task well, as in solving a crossword puzzle.
C)performing better than one has performed in the past, as in swimming faster than ever before.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The impetus to do well for an achievement-oriented individual can involve performing better than others, performing a specific task well, or surpassing one's past performances, encompassing all the options provided.

Question 3

In Atkinson's formula to predict achievement-related behavior (Ts = Ms x Ps x Is), if Ps = 0.75, then Is =
A)0.
B)0.25.
C)0.50.
D)0.75.

Accepted Answer

Is = 1 - Ps = 1 - 0.75 = 0.25

Question 4

What a person "needs" within an implicit motive is to experience:
A)a particular pattern of affect or emotion
B)consistent biological homeostasis
C)control over the environment (or perceived control over the environment)
D)mindfulness (that leads to well-being)

Accepted Answer

Implicit motives are unconscious desires that drive behavior, and they are often linked to experiencing specific emotions or affective states.

Question 5

The arousal of the need for achievement readies the individual to:
A)become a leader in small groups.
B)engage in behavior to achieve status, power, and public recognition.
C)perform well on both extremely difficult and extremely easy tasks.
D)pursue entrepreneurial behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The need for achievement typically motivates individuals to pursue challenging goals and tasks, often seen in entrepreneurial behaviors where there is a desire to accomplish and succeed.

Question 6

Which of the following are not acquired needs according to the text?
A)social needs
B)affiliation needs
C)power needs
D)autonomy needs

Accepted Answer

Autonomy needs are not acquired needs according to the text.

Question 7

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for achievement is:
A)doing something well to show personal competence.
B)having impact on others.
C)involvement in a warm, secure relationship
D)opportunity to please others and gain their approval.
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The implicit motive for achievement is primarily activated by the desire to do something well for the sake of personal competence, rather than by external rewards or social recognition.

Question 8

When presented with a _____, people generally experience not only positive emotions like hope that energize their approach behavior but also negative emotions like anxiety that energize their avoidance behavior.
A)highly competent role model
B)self-handicapping opportunity
C)situation with high arousal potential
D)standard of excellence

Accepted Answer

A standard of excellence often triggers both positive emotions, such as hope for success, and negative emotions, such as anxiety about failure, motivating both approach and avoidance behaviors.

Question 9

According to McClelland, Koestner, and Weinberger (1989), the best predictor of people's behavior is a(n)_________motive.
A)implicit
B)explicit
C)psychological
D)tertiary

Accepted Answer

According to McClelland, Koestner, and Weinberger (1989), implicit motives are considered the best predictors of people's behavior over time, as they are unconscious and influence behavior in a more consistent manner compared to explicit motives, which are consciously recognized.

Question 10

On average, people show __________when they face a standard of excellence, such as trying to become class valedictorian.
A)positive emotions, like hope and pride,
B)negative emotions, like anxiety and fear,
C)both positive and negative emotions
D)neither positive nor negative emotions

Accepted Answer

Facing a standard of excellence, such as trying to become class valedictorian, typically elicits both positive emotions (like hope and pride) and negative emotions (like anxiety and fear) as individuals are motivated by the goal but also face the pressure and fear of not meeting it.

Question 11

Atkinson conceptualized the ___as a force within the person to prefer and to seek out achievement situations, and the ___as a force within the person to escape from (or be anxious about) achievement situations.
A)Maf; Ms
B)Ms; Maf
C)Naf; Ns
D)Ns; Naf

Accepted Answer

Atkinson conceptualized the "Ms" as the motive to achieve success and the "Maf" as the motive to avoid failure, representing the forces within a person that drive them towards or away from achievement situations.

Question 12

Which implicit motive is described: Feel strong, sharp arousal spikes that generate a burst of epinephrine, testosterone, and
Increased blood pressure and muscle tone.Feel happy when pursuing activities such as
Riding a roller coaster and making a persuasive speech in front of a large audience.
You feel strong and empowered during social influence attempts, when attaining high
Social status, when in a position of leadership, and when dominating and directing
Others.
A)achievement
B)affiliation
C)intimacy
D)power

Accepted Answer

The description matches the power motive, which involves a desire for impact, control, or influence over others, and is characterized by feelings of strength and empowerment in situations of leadership, social influence, and dominance.

Question 13

The questionnaire measure to assess the implicit motives of achievement, affiliation, and power is called the _____.
A)Big Three
B)Inner Compass Assessment
C)Picture Story Exercise
D)Social Needs Questionnaire

Accepted Answer

The Picture Story Exercise (PSE) is a projective test used to assess implicit motives, including achievement, affiliation, and power, by asking participants to write stories based on ambiguous pictures.

Question 14

A ___is any challenge to the person's sense of competence that ends with an objective outcome, such as success or failure, win or lose, and correct or incorrect.
A)dynamic of action
B)relationship
C)standard of excellence
D)status test
E)stress test

Accepted Answer

A "standard of excellence" refers to a benchmark or criterion that challenges a person's competence and results in an objective outcome like success or failure.

Question 15

_________are acquired emotional and behavioral potentials to act that are activated by particular situational incentives.
A)Identified ways of regulating behavior
B)Organismic needs
C)Psychological needs
D)Implicit motives

Accepted Answer

Implicit motives are acquired emotional and behavioral potentials that are activated by specific situational incentives, influencing how individuals respond to their environment without their conscious awareness.

Question 16

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for affiliation is:
A)doing something well to show personal competence.
B)having impact on others.
C)involvement in a warm, secure relationship
D)opportunity to please others and gain their approval.
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The environmental incentive that activates the emotional...

Question 17

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for intimacy is:
A)doing something well to show personal competence.
B)having impact on others.
C)involvement in a warm, secure relationship
D)opportunity to please others and gain their approval.
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The implicit motive for intimacy is activated by involvement in warm, secure relationships, which fosters emotional and behavioral responses aimed at creating and maintaining close personal connections.

Question 18

Implicit means _____.
A)conscious
B)developmental
C)important
D)unconscious

Accepted Answer

Implicit typically refers to something that is implied or understood though not directly expressed, often relating to thoughts, attitudes, or biases that operate without conscious awareness, hence "unconscious" is the correct choice.

Question 19

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for power is:
A)doing something well to show personal competence.
B)having impact on others.
C)involvement in a warm, secure relationship
D)opportunity to please others and gain their approval.
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The implicit motive for power is primarily about having an impact, influence, or control over others, rather than personal competence, secure relationships, or pleasing others for their approval.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best summarizes the conclusions revealed by investigating the childrearing antecedents of implicit motives such as achievement or
Power?
A)An adult's implicit motives develop from genetic (biological)dispositions.
B)An adult's implicit motives develop mostly from genetic dispositions but also from socialization experiences acquired through learning.
C)An adult's implicit motives develop from early childrearing experiences.
D)Few childrearing experiences explain adults' implicit motives because implicit motives change over time as one's adult life experiences (e.g., occupation)change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements best summarizes...

Quiz 7: Implicit Motives

In Atkinson's formula to predict achievement-related behavior (Ts = Ms x Ps x Is) , Ms represents:

The impetus (desire) to do well relative to a standard of excellence for an achievement-oriented individual involves:

In Atkinson's formula to predict achievement-related behavior (Ts = Ms x Ps x Is) , if Ps = 0.75, then Is =

What a person "needs" within an implicit motive is to experience:

The arousal of the need for achievement readies the individual to:

Which of the following are not acquired needs according to the text?

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for achievement is:

When presented with a _____, people generally experience not only positive emotions like hope that energize their approach behavior but also negative emotions like anxiety that energize their avoidance behavior.

According to McClelland, Koestner, and Weinberger (1989) , the best predictor of people's behavior is a(n) _________motive.

On average, people show __________when they face a standard of excellence, such as trying to become class valedictorian.

Atkinson conceptualized the _as a force within the person to prefer and to seek out achievement situations, and the _as a force within the person to escape from (or be anxious about) achievement situations.

The questionnaire measure to assess the implicit motives of achievement, affiliation, and power is called the _____.

A ___is any challenge to the person's sense of competence that ends with an objective outcome, such as success or failure, win or lose, and correct or incorrect.

_________are acquired emotional and behavioral potentials to act that are activated by particular situational incentives.

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for affiliation is:

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for intimacy is:

Implicit means _____.

The environmental incentive that activates the emotional and behavioral potential of the implicit motive for power is:

Which of the following statements best summarizes the conclusions revealed by investigating the childrearing antecedents of implicit motives such as achievement or Power?