#1
Which of the following is a basic need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Self-actualization
Esteem
Safety
Belongingness and love
#2
According to Maslow, what category of needs includes self-esteem and the desire for respect from others?
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love
Esteem needs
#3
In the context of motivation, what is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
A law stating that people are motivated by basic needs
A law describing the relationship between arousal and performance
A law proposing the hierarchy of needs
A law emphasizing the role of social factors in motivation
#4
What is the primary concept behind Frederick Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
The importance of monetary rewards in motivation
The distinction between hygiene factors and motivators
The impact of social factors on job satisfaction
The role of cognitive dissonance in motivation
#5
According to Douglas McGregor, what are the two contrasting views of human nature in the workplace?
Theory X and Theory Y
Hierarchy and Equality
Individualism and Collectivism
Autocracy and Democracy
#6
According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what are the factors that contribute to job satisfaction?
Hygiene factors
Motivators
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
#7
In the context of motivation, what is the Hawthorne effect?
An increase in productivity due to better lighting conditions
A decrease in productivity due to poor working conditions
The impact of social factors on productivity
The impact of financial incentives on productivity
#8
What is the concept of 'ERG Theory' in motivation psychology?
A theory proposing three basic needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth
A theory that combines elements of Herzberg's and Maslow's theories
A theory focusing on the impact of social factors on motivation
A theory based on the principles of operant conditioning
#9
According to the Self-Determination Theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?
Safety, belongingness, and self-esteem
Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
Physiological, social, and cognitive needs
Achievement, affiliation, and power
#10
What is the role of extrinsic motivation in human behavior?
Motivation driven by internal factors
Motivation resulting from personal enjoyment and satisfaction
Motivation arising from external rewards or punishments
Motivation influenced by social factors
#11
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Expectancy Theory
#12
What is the primary focus of Vroom's Expectancy Theory?
The impact of social needs on motivation
The relationship between effort and performance
The role of hygiene factors in job satisfaction
The connection between individual effort, performance, and outcomes
#13
What term refers to the psychological discomfort or tension that arises when a person's behavior is inconsistent with their attitudes or beliefs?
Cognitive dissonance
Confirmation bias
Social loafing
Groupthink
#14
According to Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory, what type of goals are more likely to lead to high performance?
Easy goals
Moderate goals
Difficult but achievable goals
Unspecific goals
#15
According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what is the relationship between the three categories of needs?
They are independent and do not influence each other
They are mutually exclusive
They can be pursued simultaneously
They are sequential, with one category needing to be satisfied before the other