Question

Joel is determined to win the inter-school debate competition. he has been preparing hard and long and he refuses to help other contestants with their preparation. he wants to be known as the best debater in his school. in the context of henry murray's personological approach, joel is demonstrating a high need for _____.

Answer 1

As seen in the scenario above, because of Joel's determination of being the best debater, he does not want to be associated to anyone or to help other contestants. Because of Joel's behavior, it could be concluded that he has a high need of affiliation. This means that Joel is need of a company or associates that he should spend his time with or to be with. It is because with his behavior, he acts in a way that he does not want to be involved with other people or to be friends with others.