INTEREST IN RISKY OCCUPATIONS AMONG SUBJECTS WITH HIGH ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION

Abstract

Since subjects with high n Achievement 'try definition think a good deal about doing things well (6., p Ilf) and by empirical finding do perform better and learn faster under certain conditions (6, p. 231), it would be logical to assume that as a group in society they would tend to innovate, to keep things moving, in short to play the role of entrepreneurs.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1956
Accession Number
AD0099398

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