Should I stay or should I go? [Elektronische Ressource] : strategies to regulate individual achievement needs within task groups / von Susanne Täuber

Should I stay or should I go? Strategies to regulate individual achievement needs within task groups. Dissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades Doctor philosophiae (Dr. phil.) vorgelegt dem Rat der Fakultät für Sozial- und Verhaltenswissenschaften der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena von Dipl.-Psych. Susanne Täuber geboren am 04.03.1980 in Erfurt Gutachter: 1. Prof. Dr. Amélie Mummendey, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena 2. Prof. Dr. Rupert Brown, University of Sussex Tag des Kolloquiums: 19. 11 .2009 IAcknowledgements First and foremost I would like to thank my supervisors Amélie Mummendey, Rupert Brown, and Kai Sassenberg. Without their constant encouragement, theoretical and practical contribution, and their trust in me this thesis would not have been accomplished. The Interna-tional Graduate College has been a wonderful and inspiring environment for developing and conducting research, collaborations, and friendship. Thanks go to the Deutsche Forschungs-gemeinschaft who facilitates such a great research environment with their financial support. Many people in the IGC and around have enriched my life. Special thanks go to Nicole, who was a fantastic room mate and a great friend.