Morgan is eager to succeed in her new job. She has three different projects to choose from. One is very simple with low risk and a certain positive outcome. The second is a little more difficult and involves more risk. The third is very risky and more than likely will fail. She picks the second project to work on. In terms of achievement motivation we could say she is
A) low in achievement need.
B) high in achievement need.
C) vacant of achievement need.
D) moderate in achievement need.

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Morgan's choice of the second project, even though it involves more risk, suggests that she is motivated by achievement and is willing to take on a challenge. This points towards high achievement need.

Morgan Is Eager to Succeed in Her New Job