According to McClelland, when the need for power is used as a negative force, such as through aggressive manipulation or exploitation of others, it is called
A) Aggressive power.
B) Abusive power.
C) Antisocial power.
D) Hostile power.
E) Personalized power.

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The need for power can be a negative force (termed personalized power ) if it is expressed through the aggressive manipulation and exploitation of others. People high on the personalized-power need want power purely for the pursuit of their own goals.

According to McClelland, When the Need for Power Is Used