The relationship between n Ach and serum uric acid levels was investigated. Others had previously hypothesized that uric acid levels would correlate positively with motivational measures of achievement. In no case did uric acid and n Ach (Edwards', Hermans' and Lynn's scales) correlate positively but the computed negative correlations did not differ significantly from zero. Possible explanations for the lack of significance were discussed and recommendations for research were presented.
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