Motivation Theories and Innate Behavioral Tendencies Quiz

Basic needs for survival such as food, water, and shelter.

This theory proposes that individuals assess the fairness of their treatment compared to others, influencing motivation.

Valence refers to the attractiveness or desirability of an outcome or reward.

Theory X assumes that employees inherently dislike work and must be coerced or controlled.

Esteem needs involve the desire for recognition, respect, and a sense of accomplishment.

Herzberg proposed that certain factors lead to job satisfaction (motivators), while others prevent dissatisfaction (hygiene factors).

The inherent desire to feel effective and capable in one's actions.

This theory asserts that people have natural tendencies towards autonomy, competence, and relatedness, which drive motivation.

Skinner's theory suggests that behavior is influenced by its consequences, leading to reinforcement or punishment.

This theory asserts that intrinsic motivation stems from satisfying the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

McGregor proposed two contrasting views on employee motivation and management, Theory X and Theory Y.

Skinner's reinforcement theory suggests that behavior is shaped by its consequences through reinforcement or punishment.

The belief that effort will result in successful performance.

Cannon introduced the concept of the physiological response to stress, known as 'fight or flight.'

Factors like salary, job security, and working conditions, which when lacking, cause dissatisfaction.

The act of projecting one's own feelings or emotions onto others.

ERG theory posits that human needs can be categorized into three groups: existence, relatedness, and growth.

The inclination to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors, while doing the opposite for others.

The tendency to attribute others' negative actions to their character while attributing our own negative actions to external factors.