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Spence, Janet T. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1974
Measurement of females motives to avoid success were evaluated with students taking part in the Horner's Thematic Apperception Tests. Results of the study show that this testing procedure measures a more complex set of attitudes, expectations and personality characteristics than implied by "motive to avoid success" theory. (Author/EK)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Females, Needs, Performance Factors
Murray, Edward J.; and others – J Consult Clin Psychol, 1969
Study supported by Research Grant M-3209 from the National Institute of Mental Health
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Conflict