Lecture 17

Question 1

Define Need

Answer 1

A physiochemical force in the brain that organizes perception, thought, and behavior to transform an unsatisfying situation into a satisfying one.

Question 2

Define Motive

Answer 2

Elicited by a need, direct thoughts and behavior toward or away from objects, people, and goals

Question 3

Define Environmental Press

Answer 3

A situational factor that increases or decreases a motive, and consequently, influences thought and behavior

Question 4

Distinguish between implicit and explicit needs

Answer 4

Explicit needs/Self-attributed needs are consciously expressed needs, where as implicit are unconscious

Question 5

What is the thematic apperception test

Answer 5

Most common assessment of needs. A projective test where participants tell stories about ambiguous images; used to assess implicit needs.

Question 6

What is the Personality Research Form

Answer 6

A self-report, true/false questionnaire assessing explicit needs across 22 categories.

Question 7

What is the Multi-Motive Grid

Answer 7

Combines projective imagery with self-report T/F questions; assesses 3 needs: achievement, affiliation, and power.

Question 8

What are criticisms of Thematic Apperception Test

Answer 8

Low inter-rater reliability, poor internal consistency (inconsistent dominant themes across images).

Question 9

What are criticisms of Personality Research Form

Answer 9

Cannot assess implicit needs; lacks access to unconscious drivers of behavior.

Question 10

What are criticisms of the Multi-Motive Grid

Answer 10

It only assesses 3 needs and may not capture the full spectrum of dominant needs.