Motivation and Human Behavior Quiz

Test your knowledge of motivation theories with questions on Maslow's hierarchy, Self-Determination Theory, reinforcement, and more.

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be fulfilled first?

Esteem needs
Safety needs
Self-actualization needs
Belongingness and love needs
#2

Which term refers to the process of setting specific, challenging goals that motivate individuals to perform at their best?

Social facilitation
Goal setting
Operant conditioning
Observational learning
#3

What type of reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#4

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the satisfaction of their needs and that these needs are arranged in a hierarchy?

Equity theory
Two-factor theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
Expectancy theory
#5

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the discrepancy between their current state and a desired state?

Two-factor theory
Equity theory
Expectancy theory
Need hierarchy theory
#6

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pleasure and reward, playing a role in motivation and addiction?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#7

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

Motivation that comes from within oneself
Motivation that comes from external rewards or punishments
Motivation that arises from the satisfaction of achieving a goal
Motivation that is innate and biological
#8

Which motivational theory suggests that individuals are driven by the desire to maintain a balance between their inputs and outcomes compared to others?

Expectancy theory
Two-factor theory
Equity theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
#9

What term describes the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when they are being observed compared to when they are not being observed?

Social facilitation
Social loafing
Group polarization
Deindividuation
#10

According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which of the following is NOT one of the basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Security
#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Self-Determination Theory (SDT)?

Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Dominance
#12

According to the cognitive evaluation theory, which factor may undermine intrinsic motivation?

Extrinsic rewards
Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
#13

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what relationship exists between arousal and performance?

Linear
Negative
U-shaped
Exponential
#14

What concept refers to the idea that individuals tend to choose actions that offer the greatest rewards and least punishments?

Cognitive dissonance
Self-efficacy
Operant conditioning
Rational choice theory

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