#1
Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
ExplanationMotivation driven by fulfilling needs in a hierarchical order.
#2
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be satisfied first before others become important?
Physiological Needs
ExplanationBasic survival needs like food and water take priority.
#3
Which of the following is a key component of Self-Determination Theory?
Autonomy
ExplanationFeeling in control and having choices drive motivation.
#4
According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, the relationship between arousal and performance is best described as:
Inverted U-shaped
ExplanationPerformance peaks at moderate arousal levels.
#5
Which of the following is a central concept in the Drive Reduction Theory of motivation?
Homeostasis
ExplanationMotivation aims to restore balance or maintain stability.
#6
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal?
Arousal Theory
ExplanationMotivation driven by seeking an ideal level of stimulation.
#7
According to the Two-Factor Theory, what are the two factors that influence motivation?
Hygiene and Motivational Factors
ExplanationHygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction, while motivational factors encourage satisfaction.
#8
According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?
Performance increases with increasing arousal, up to a certain point.
ExplanationPerformance improves with arousal but decreases after a peak.
#9
Which theory of emotion proposes that physiological arousal and the experience of emotion occur simultaneously, rather than one causing the other?
Cannon-Bard Theory
ExplanationArousal and emotion occur independently but simultaneously.
#10
Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously and independently?
Cannon-Bard Theory
ExplanationArousal and emotion happen simultaneously but independently.
#11
Which emotion theory suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experiencing of an emotion?
James-Lange Theory
ExplanationEmotion arises from physiological reactions to stimuli.
#12
According to the Self-Determination Theory, what are the three innate psychological needs that influence motivation?
Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness
ExplanationMotivation stems from fulfilling needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
#13
Who proposed the Cognitive Appraisal Theory of emotion?
Richard Lazarus
ExplanationEmotions are determined by how one interprets a situation.
#14
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a balance between their actual and perceived selves?
Self-Discrepancy Theory
ExplanationMotivation arises from reducing the gap between real and ideal selves.
#15
Which theory suggests that emotions result from the interpretation of bodily reactions in relation to environmental cues?
Schachter-Singer Theory
ExplanationEmotions stem from interpreting physiological responses.