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Peer reviewedMcClelland, David C.; And Others – Psychological Review, 1989
Implicit motives generally sustain behavior over time because of the pleasure derived from the activities; self-attributed motives predict immediate responses because of social incentives in a structured situation. Implications of these distinctions are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Incentives
