Fear of success was measured in 40 college women first with the usual projective technique and second with an objective fear of success scale. The two measures showed a low correlation of .37. The projective measure was not significantly correlated with self-concept, anxiety, the Mf scale of the MMPI, or with attitudes toward women. The objective measure was significantly correlated with anxiety and self-concept.
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