According to McClelland, the Thematic Apperception Test can be used to determine
A) which motivation theory applies to a particular work situation.
B) a motivational profile for an individual worker.
C) at which level of Maslow's hierarchy an individual worker is.
D) the monetary rewards needed to motivate an individual worker.

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McClelland believed that the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) could be used to determine a person's motivational profile, specifically their needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. The test consists of ambiguous pictures and the subject is asked to tell a story about each one, revealing their underlying motivational needs. Therefore, the TAT can be used to determine a motivational profile for an individual worker. The other options are not related to McClelland's theory or the TAT.

According to McClelland, the Thematic Apperception Test Can Be Used