A small number of the contributors to any field typically produce a disproportionately large share of its accomplishments despite the fact that their less productive professional colleagues are fairly comparable in raw ability.This best illustrates the importance of
A) affiliation motivation.
B) achievement motivation.
C) competence.
D) narcissism.

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This phenomenon can be attributed to achievement motivation, as those who produce a larger share of accomplishments likely have a stronger drive to achieve and succeed in their field. Competence may also play a role, but it is not as directly tied to the disproportionate success of certain contributors. Affiliation motivation and narcissism are not directly related to this phenomenon.

A Small Number of the Contributors to Any Field Typically