Need Theory (Three-Needs Theory) David McClelland, 1960s) – the hypothesis that every human has three basic types of motivation – namely, the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. The manner in which these needs interact is different for each individual, as influenced by personal experience and cultural values.
Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2022). “McLelland’s Needs Theory (McLelland’s Human Motivation Theory; Need Theory; Three-Needs Theory)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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