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A Thematic Coding System for the Intimacy Motive.

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McAdams, Dan P. – Journal of Research in Personality, 1980

The goal state of the intimacy motive was defined as experiencing a warm, close, and communicative exchange with another person. Subjects scoring high on the intimacy motive were rated by friends as more "warm,""natural,""sincere," and "loving," and less "dominant,""outspoken," and…

Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Interpersonal Relationship, Motivation, Personality Measures

An Application of the State-Trait Concept to the Need for Achievement

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Patrick, Audrey W.; Zuckerman, Marvin – Journal of Research in Personality, 1977

This study concerned relationships between state (situationally defined) "n" Ach (need for achievement), trait "n" Ach, and sex of subject in 80 college freshmen. Three standard "n" Ach tests and the mean of "n" Ach states measured under nonarousal conditions were used as trait measures. State measures of…

Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Measurement Instruments, Motivation, Personality Assessment