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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 4 | 29 Taurus 56 | 12 Virgo 32 |
| Moon | 24 Taurus 57 | 2 Pisces 27 | 10 Taurus 31 |
| Mercury | 23 Taurus 9 | 18 Taurus 52 | 4 Libra 4 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 32 | 14 Aries 35 | 17 Libra 4 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 45 | 15 Leo 10 | 25 Cancer 46 |
| Jupiter | 20 Taurus 43 | 25 Gemini 30 | 10 Gemini 16 |
| Saturn | 27 Cancer 0 | 29 Pisces 33 | 9 Leo 49 |
| Uranus | 23 Aquarius 38 | 27 Taurus 28 | 20 Aquarius 51 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 29 | 1 Aries 38 | 6 Leo 0 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 4 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 5 Cancer 21 |
| Rahu | 12 Capricorn 57 | 24 Pisces 5 | 7 Capricorn 14 |
| Ketu | 12 Cancer 57 | 24 Virgo 5 | 7 Cancer 14 |
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