Tommy appears to not care at all about the quality of the school work he does. When asked, he says things like: "School is stupid. No one should try hard. Learning is useless." Using the terms identified by David McClelland, you would conclude that Tommy has:
A) very low achievement motivation
B) very high need for excellence
C) very low autonomy
D) a low "pride" quotient

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According to McClelland, the basic concept involved in achievement motivation is the desire for success and excellence. Tommy's comments reflect the lack of achievement motivation.

Tommy Appears to Not Care at All About the Quality