Royce is telling a story about a character on a TAT card. In his story, Royce focuses on the character's need to win a contest as she prepares a speech that will be presented. He indicates that the character has spent a great deal of time worrying whether the speech may not be good enough to impress the judges and win the contest. Royce's response to this TAT card suggests that he MOST likely has
A) a low need for achievement.
B) a high need for affiliation.
C) a high need for achievement.
D) a low need for affiliation.

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Royce's focus on the character's need to win a contest and the amount of time she spends worrying about the quality of her speech suggest that he has a high need for achievement. This need is characterized by a desire for success and to excel in one's endeavors.

Royce Is Telling a Story About a Character on a TAT