**Appendix B**

This is a sampling of The Achieving Styles Inventory™ Items, used in this study in a pre–post-test format:

#### **A Direct Items**

*A1 Intrinsic:*

For me, the most gratifying thing is to have solved a tough problem.

More than anything else, I like to take on a challenging task.

For me, the greatest satisfaction comes from breaking through to the solution of a new problem.

*A2 Competitive:*

For me, winning is the most important thing.

I am not happy if I don't come out on top of a competitive situation.

I select competitive situations because I do better when I compete.

*A3 Power:*

I want to be the leader.

I want to take charge when working with others.

Being the person in charge is exciting to me.
