According to McClelland's acquired needs theory, the need for __________ is the desire to control, influence, or be responsible for other people.
A) power
B) achievement
C) recognition
D) affiliation

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McClelland's acquired needs theory states that there are three types of needs: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation, and the need for power. The need for power refers to the desire to control, influence, or be responsible for others. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. The need for achievement is the desire to excel at tasks and accomplish goals; the need for affiliation is the desire for social connections and relationships; and recognition is the desire for attention and acknowledgment from others, none of which are directly related to the desire for control or influence over others.

According to McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory, the Need for __________