Human Needs and Behavior Quiz

Test your knowledge on Maslow's hierarchy, motivation theories, perception, and more with this quiz on human behavior.

#1

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic human need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Safety
Belongingness
Esteem
Technology
#2

What theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy specific needs?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
Theory X and Theory Y
#3

According to Abraham Maslow, which of the following needs must be fulfilled before an individual can progress to higher-level needs?

Safety needs
Belongingness needs
Physiological needs
Self-actualization needs
#4

Which branch of psychology focuses on understanding how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others?

Social psychology
Developmental psychology
Cognitive psychology
Biological psychology
#5

Which theory suggests that individuals have an innate drive to seek out novelty and stimulation?

Drive Reduction Theory
Incentive Theory
Sensation-Seeking Theory
Arousal Theory
#6

In psychology, what term describes the process by which individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to their environment?

Stimulus
Cognition
Sensation
Perception
#7

Which psychological theory suggests that behavior is influenced by the interaction between a person's traits (including their thinking and learning) and their social context?

Behaviorism
Trait Theory
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Theory
#8

Who developed the theory of classical conditioning, which involves learning through association between stimuli?

B. F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
#9

In the context of motivation, what does the term 'extrinsic motivation' refer to?

Motivation driven by internal desires and personal goals
Motivation that comes from outside sources, such as rewards or punishments
Motivation derived from the pursuit of knowledge and understanding
Motivation resulting from a sense of belongingness and social acceptance
#10

Who proposed the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, which suggests that individuals are motivated to reduce the discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs or actions?

Leon Festinger
Stanley Milgram
Philip Zimbardo
Solomon Asch
#11

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon in which individuals tend to attribute their own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Fundamental Attribution Error
Self-Serving Bias
Confirmation Bias
Cognitive Dissonance
#12

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of free will, self-actualization, and the search for meaning in human behavior?

Psychoanalytic perspective
Humanistic perspective
Behavioral perspective
Biopsychosocial perspective
#13

What term describes the tendency to rely on pre-existing beliefs and expectations to interpret and remember new information?

Stereotyping
Confirmation Bias
Assimilation
Cognitive Dissonance
#14

What psychological theory proposes that individuals seek to maintain a balance between their needs for autonomy and their needs for relatedness?

Self-Determination Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
#15

Who proposed the theory of cognitive development, which suggests that children actively construct their understanding of the world through experiences and interactions?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson

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