An employee's response to a Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)is that the man at the desk is working long hours and misses his family,but nonetheless,remains at work to complete an important project.This response may be taken that the employee's dominant need is the _________.
A)n Aff
B)n Pow
C)n Ach
D)n Fam

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The employee's response suggests that they are interpreting the image as a representation of a person who is driven to succeed and achieve goals (n Ach) even when it may come at the cost of spending time with family. The man's willingness to work long hours to complete an important project reflects a desire to overcome challenges and obstacles in order to attain personal achievements. The response does not address the need for affiliation (n Aff), power (n Pow), or family (n Fam) as much as it does the need for achievement.

An Employee's Response to a Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)is That