Motivation Theories and Innate Behavioral Tendencies Quiz

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#1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs are considered basic and must be satisfied before higher-level needs?

Self-actualization needs
Esteem needs
Physiological needs
Social needs
#2

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by their perception of the fairness of outcomes in relation to their inputs compared to the outcomes and inputs of others?

Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Cognitive Evaluation Theory
#3

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does the term 'Valence' represent?

Expectancy
Desirability of an outcome
Instrumentality
Motivator factors
#4

According to Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, which theory assumes that employees inherently dislike work and must be coerced or controlled to achieve organizational goals?

Theory X
Theory Y
Theory Z
Theory Q
#5

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need involves the desire for self-esteem, confidence, achievement, and respect from others?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness needs
Esteem needs
#6

Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of Motivation, suggesting that satisfaction and dissatisfaction are influenced by different factors?

Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Clayton Alderfer
#7

Which innate behavioral tendency, according to Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan's Self-Determination Theory, refers to the basic need to feel competent and capable?

Autonomy
Relatedness
Competence
Belongingness
#8

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of three innate needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Expectancy Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Hierarchy of Needs
#9

Who developed the Theory of Operant Conditioning, which focuses on the consequences of behavior in shaping future behavior?

Abraham Maslow
B. F. Skinner
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
#10

Which motivation theory proposes that individuals are motivated by the desire to fulfill three psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Expectancy Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Hierarchy of Needs
#11

Who introduced the concept of 'Theory X' and 'Theory Y,' which represent contrasting views on employee motivation and management?

Abraham Maslow
B. F. Skinner
Douglas McGregor
Frederick Herzberg
#12

Who developed the Reinforcement Theory, which focuses on the consequences that follow behavior and how they influence future behavior?

Abraham Maslow
B. F. Skinner
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer
#13

According to the Expectancy Theory of Motivation, which of the following factors represents an individual's belief that their effort will lead to a desired performance level?

Valence
Expectancy
Instrumentality
Motivator factors
#14

In the context of innate behavioral tendencies, which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'fight or flight' response?

B. F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Sigmund Freud
Walter Cannon
#15

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction when present but do not necessarily motivate employees?

Achievement
Motivators
Dissatisfiers
Satisfiers
#16

In the context of innate behavioral tendencies, what term is used to describe the tendency to attribute our own emotions to others and interpret their behavior based on our emotional state?

Projection
Regression
Rationalization
Displacement
#17

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what are the three core needs that individuals seek to satisfy?

Existence, Relatedness, Growth
Esteem, Belongingness, Safety
Expectancy, Recognition, Gratification
Effort, Reward, Goal
#18

In the context of innate behavioral tendencies, what term is used to describe the tendency to attribute others' success to external factors while attributing our own success to internal factors?

Fundamental Attribution Error
Self-Serving Bias
Confirmation Bias
Cognitive Dissonance
#19

In the context of innate behavioral tendencies, what term is used to describe the tendency to attribute others' negative behavior to their character while attributing our own negative behavior to external factors?

Projection
Self-Serving Bias
Fundamental Attribution Error
Confirmation Bias

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