Human Needs Theory Quiz

Test your knowledge with these questions on Maslow's hierarchy, Herzberg's theory, ERG theory, and more. Dive into motivation theories now!

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a lower-order need?

Self-actualization
Esteem
Safety
Belongingness and love
#2

Which theory proposes that individuals seek to satisfy their needs in a specific order?

Two-factor theory
Equity theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
ERG theory
#3

Which of the following is not one of the core needs in Self-Determination Theory?

Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Security
#4

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to reduce the discrepancy between their actual and desired states?

Equity theory
Two-factor theory
Cognitive evaluation theory
Discrepancy theory
#5

According to Maslow, which needs correspond to the highest level in his hierarchy of needs?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization needs
#6

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before an individual can progress to higher-order needs?

Esteem needs
Safety needs
Physiological needs
Belongingness and love needs
#7

According to Herzberg, which of the following is a hygiene factor?

Achievement
Recognition
Company policy
Advancement
#8

Which theory suggests that individuals have three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?

ERG theory
Acquired needs theory
Expectancy theory
Theory X and Theory Y
#9

According to the Existence-Relatedness-Growth (ERG) theory, which needs are most basic?

Existence needs
Relatedness needs
Growth needs
All are equally basic
#10

Which theory of motivation is also known as the 'Motivation-Hygiene Theory'?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory
Self-Determination Theory
#11

Which theory of motivation focuses on the relationship between a person's effort, performance, and outcome?

Goal-setting theory
Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Acquired needs theory
#12

According to Herzberg, which of the following is a motivator factor?

Salary
Working conditions
Recognition
Company policy
#13

In McClelland's acquired needs theory, which need is characterized by the desire for personal accomplishment?

Need for power
Need for affiliation
Need for achievement
Need for autonomy
#14

Which theory suggests that people are motivated by the belief that their effort will lead to a certain outcome?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Attribution Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#15

According to Alderfer's ERG theory, if a higher-level need remains unfulfilled, what might an individual do?

Move to a lower-level need
Ignore the unfulfilled need
Suffer from cognitive dissonance
Become self-actualized
#16

Which theory suggests that an individual's behavior is determined by their expectation that a certain outcome will follow a specific behavior?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Reinforcement theory
Goal-setting theory
#17

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to a specific outcome, and that this outcome will be rewarding?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Goal-setting theory
Reinforcement theory
#18

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to a specific outcome, and that this outcome will be rewarding?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Goal-setting theory
Reinforcement theory

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