How Do Self-Attributed and Implicit Motives Differ?.

McClelland, David C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ403280

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Publication Date: 1989

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How Do Self-Attributed and Implicit Motives Differ?

McClelland, David C.; And Others

Psychological Review, v96 n4 p690-702 Oct 1989

Implicit motives generally sustain behavior over time because of the pleasure derived from the activities; self-attributed motives predict immediate responses because of social incentives in a structured situation. Implications of these distinctions are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Incentives, Motivation, Needs, Psychological Characteristics, Self Actualization

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Language: English

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