The present study examined the relationship between Type A/B behavior patterns and motive of success avoidance in women. Results showed that Type B women have a fear-of-success orientation. They are concerned with antagonizing others as a result of succeeding. These women may be realistically appraising achievement situations, especially the physical and emotional costs at which success achieved through competition is gained.
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