Birthdate: May 20, 1917
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mount Vernon
Died: March 27, 1998
David Clarence McClelland was a prominent American psychologist renowned for his research on motivation and the Need Theory. His notable contributions to the field spanned from the 1950s to the 1990s. McClelland is best known for developing the Achievement Motivation Theory, also referred to as the “need for achievement” theory. Additionally, he devised new scoring methods for psychological assessments such as the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). McClelland’s work has had a lasting influence, solidifying his status as one of the most cited psychologists of the 20th century.
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