Whereas McClelland attributed individual differences in achievement behavior to differences in _____, Atkinson suggested that achievement behavior also depends on the person's _____.

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McClelland attributed individual differences in achievement behavior to differences in achievement motivation, while Atkinson suggested that achievement behavior also depends on the person's achievement expectancies (belief about likelihood of success) and the value of the objective. Atkinson also introduced the concept of need for achievement, which is similar to McClelland's achievement motivation but emphasizes the importance of specific achievable goals. Choice A is close but misses the aspect of achievement expectancies and objective value. Choice C is incorrect because Atkinson did not suggest that all achievement behavior is motivated by a fear of failure. Choice D is incorrect because it suggests that achievement motivation and fear of failure are opposing forces when they actually work together in Atkinson's model.

Whereas McClelland Attributed Individual Differences in Achievement Behavior to Differences