week 5 Flashcards
ACQUIRED NEEDS
psychological process that grows out of one’s socialization history that activates emotional response to a particular need-relevant incentive
TAT
Thematic apperception technique
Higher need for achievement
the more the individuals will write about achievement in their work
Need for achievement
desire to do well relative to a standard of excellence
High need vs low need
difference in choice, latency, effort, persistence and willingness to take personal responsibility for successes and failures
NEED FOR ACHIEVEMENT
Origins
Social life
Sex differences
Independence training and setting challenging standards for children
Parents
Motivated and energized in situations where they are challenged
NEED FOR INTIMACY
High need for intimacy (compared to low)
Smile, laugh, make more eye contact
Startup conversations more conversations more frequently and write more letters
Consistent sex differences
Sex differences
male impulsive, aggressive behaviour, unless responsibility training
NEED FOR POWER
Readiness or preference for having an impact on people
Interested in controlling situations and controlling others
People with a high need for power do not deal with frustrations and conflict show strong stress responses, including high blood pressure