David C. McClelland (May 20, 1917 – March 27, 1998) was an American theoretical psychologist known for his work in motivational theory. He published numerous works from the 1950s to the 1990s and developed new goal achievement systems for projective tests and its branches. McClelland is credited with the development of the need for achievement theory, also known as achievement motivation theory, focusing on the drive for success and accomplishment in individuals.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Place of Birth: Mount Vernon
Place of Death: Lexington
Educated At: Wesleyan University | University of Missouri
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | psychologist
Employers: Harvard University | Boston University | Wesleyan University
Awards Received: APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology | Bruno Klopfer Award | William James Fellow Award | Wilbur Cross Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 4 | 0 Gemini 10 | 11 Virgo 34 |
| Moon | 24 Taurus 57 | 27 Libra 11 | 26 Aries 16 |
| Mercury | 23 Taurus 9 | 6 Taurus 44 | 4 Libra 1 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 32 | 26 Taurus 8 | 15 Libra 52 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 45 | 15 Aries 22 | 25 Cancer 8 |
| Jupiter | 20 Taurus 43 | 28 Taurus 45 | 10 Gemini 12 |
| Saturn | 27 Cancer 0 | 18 Pisces 3 | 9 Leo 42 |
| Uranus | 23 Aquarius 38 | 23 Taurus 33 | 20 Aquarius 53 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 29 | 29 Pisces 27 | 5 Leo 58 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 4 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 5 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 12 Capricorn 57 | 13 Aries 25 | 7 Capricorn 18 |
| Ketu | 12 Cancer 57 | 13 Libra 25 | 7 Cancer 18 |
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