Motivation Theories and Concepts in Psychology Quiz

Motivation stems from fulfilling needs in a hierarchical order.

Basic physiological needs must be satisfied first for higher needs to be pursued.

Herzberg proposed that motivation stems from two distinct factors: hygiene and motivators.

Motivation arises from intrinsic factors like autonomy, competence, and relatedness, as well as extrinsic factors.

Motivation is determined by the expectation of achieving a goal, the belief that effort leads to performance, and the perceived value of the outcome.

Adams proposed that people are motivated when they perceive fairness in social exchanges.

Locke proposed that setting specific and challenging goals leads to higher performance.

McGregor proposed two contrasting theories of employee motivation based on assumptions about human nature.

Theory X assumes employees are lazy and require tight supervision to achieve organizational goals.

The perception of fairness in social exchanges motivates individuals according to equity theory.

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Herzberg proposed that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from separate factors: motivators and hygiene factors.

Factors leading to job satisfaction are referred to as motivators in the Theory of Motivation-Hygiene.

Bandura proposed that self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed, influences motivation and behavior.

McClelland proposed that individuals are motivated by a need for achievement, power, or affiliation.

Those with a high need for achievement prefer tasks of moderate difficulty and clear objectives.

Seligman proposed that when individuals feel their actions have no effect on outcomes, they develop a sense of helplessness.

Deci and Ryan proposed that people are inherently motivated to meet their psychological needs.

Intrinsic motivation is fostered by fulfilling the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Effort decreases when individuals perceive inequity in input-outcome ratios.

The specificity of goals influences the relationship between goals and performance.

Engagement in activities for their inherent satisfaction characterizes intrinsic motivation.

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's capability to succeed in specific tasks or situations.

A sense of helplessness develops when individuals believe their efforts have no impact on outcomes.

Intrinsic motivation is linked to the highest levels of well-being and performance according to Self-Determination theory.