Motivation Theories in Organizational Psychology Quiz

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#1

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy certain needs?

Expectancy Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Equity Theory
#2

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be fulfilled first before an individual seeks to fulfill higher-level needs?

Self-actualization needs
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Social needs
#3

Which theory suggests that motivation is influenced by an individual's belief in their ability to perform a task?

Goal-Setting Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Expectancy Theory
Self-Efficacy Theory
#4

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are associated with job satisfaction?

Hygiene factors
Motivator factors
Intrinsic factors
Extrinsic factors
#5

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what are the three core needs that motivate behavior?

Existence, Growth, Recognition
Esteem, Relatedness, Growth
Existence, Relatedness, Growth
Esteem, Relatedness, Recognition
#6

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence in driving behavior?

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
#7

Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of perceived fairness in the distribution of rewards and outcomes?

Goal-Setting Theory
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Self-Determination Theory
#8

According to Skinner's Reinforcement Theory, which type of reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#9

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and that these factors can influence each other?

Two-Factor Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Equity Theory
#10

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated when they believe their efforts will lead to good performance, which will be rewarded?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#11

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what three factors influence an individual's motivation to act?

Effort, Performance, Reward
Expectancy, Instrumentality, Valence
Needs, Drives, Incentives
Stimulus, Response, Reinforcement
#12

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their input-output ratios with those of others to determine perceived fairness?

Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Social Learning Theory
#13

According to Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective goals?

Specificity
Difficulty
Feedback
Ambiguity
#14

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a combination of internal and external factors, including autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Two-Factor Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
ERG Theory
#15

According to Adams' Equity Theory, what happens if an employee perceives inequity in their input-output ratio?

They will increase their input
They will decrease their input
They will compare themselves to others
They will seek feedback from supervisors
#16

Which theory posits that individuals are motivated by goals that are specific, challenging, and accompanied by feedback?

Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Equity Theory

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