The personality theory developed by ___ later led to empirical research on ___ .
A) Eysenck; Type A
B) Kelly; attributions
C) Murray; need for Achievement
D) Adler; hypnosis

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Murray developed the theory of needs, which led to empirical research on the need for Achievement. Eysenck's theory focused on personality dimensions (neuroticism, extraversion, and psychoticism), but did not lead to research on Type A behavior. Kelly's theory focused on personal constructs and did not lead to research on attributions. Adler's theory focused on the inferiority complex and did not lead to research on hypnosis.

The Personality Theory Developed by ___ Later Led to Empirical