Mr. Castillo would like to apply Atkinson's theory of need for achievement in his classroom. This could be problematic because
A) need for achievement is not an observable characteristic.
B) the validity of Atkinson's findings is highly questionable.
C) achievement need is difficult to measure in the short term.
D) achievement motivation is a very unstable characteristic.

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Achievement need is difficult to measure in the short term because it involves long-term goals and intrinsic motivation, which are not easily quantifiable in a classroom setting.

Mr Castillo Would Like to Apply Atkinson's Theory of Need