The need for __________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

A) achievement
B) power
C) motivation
D) emotion

The need for achievement refers to a strong desire to attain goals, and is a key component of intrinsic motivation. Power and emotion may also be motivating factors, but do not necessarily imply a focus on goal attainment. Motivation is a more general term that can refer to any drive or impulse that causes behavior.