An individual differences construct that affects a leader's or leader-to-be's decisions to assume leadership training, roles, and responsibilities and that affect his or her intensity of effort at leading and persistence as a leader is called ______.
A) Pygmalion effect
B) Galatea effect
C) motivation to lead
D) Golem effect

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The motivation to lead is specifically related to an individual's internal desire and motivation to assume leadership roles and responsibilities. This construct is known to significantly impact an individual's decision to seek out leadership training and opportunities, as well as their effort and persistence as a leader. The Pygmalion and Galatea effects both relate to how leader expectations can influence followers, and the Golem effect refers to how negative expectations of a leader can lead to poor performance.

An Individual Differences Construct That Affects a Leader's or Leader-To-Be's