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Shapiro, Jeremy P. – Journal of Personality Assessment, 1979
A substantial portion of what has been interpreted as "fear of success" imagery of the Thematic Apperception Test is argued to involve anxiety about engaging in achievement activities traditionally considered to be inappropriate to one's sex role. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Fear of Success, Higher Education, Occupational Aspiration