In his experiment, McClelland set up a beanbag target toss in which Target A was one that anyone could hit and paid $2; Target B, most could hit and paid $4; Target C, some could hit and paid $8; Target D, a very few could hit and paid $16; and Target E, rarely if ever hit and paid $32. He found that people with a high need for achievement tended to select
A) Target A.
B) Target B.
C) Target C or D.
D) Target E or F.

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People with a high need for achievement tend to take risks and aim for challenging goals. Therefore, they are more likely to select targets that offer higher payouts and require more skill, such as Target C or D. Targets A and B may be perceived as too easy and not challenging enough, while Target E may be seen as too difficult and not worth the effort.

In His Experiment, McClelland Set Up a Beanbag Target Toss