Motivation Theory Quiz

Safety needs must be met before higher-level needs such as belongingness or esteem.

Setting specific and challenging goals, according to Goal-Setting Theory, increases motivation and the likelihood of achieving goals.

Discrepancy theory posits that motivation arises from the desire to reduce the gap between one's current state and the desired state.

Salary is considered a hygiene factor in Herzberg's theory, meaning it does not directly motivate but can cause dissatisfaction if inadequate.

Victor Vroom is the psychologist credited with proposing the Expectancy Theory of Motivation, which emphasizes the role of expectations in motivation.

Hierarchy of Needs Theory, proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggests that human needs form a hierarchy, with basic needs needing fulfillment before higher-level needs become motivating factors.

Expectancy in the Expectancy Theory refers to the belief that increased effort will result in improved performance, a key factor in motivating individuals.

In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, motivators include achievement, recognition, and responsibility, which contribute to job satisfaction and motivation.

Douglas McGregor introduced Theory X and Theory Y, contrasting views of employee motivation and management style, with X being more authoritarian and Y being participative.

ERG Theory, proposed by Clayton Alderfer, focuses on three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth, which can influence motivation.

Acquired Needs Theory, proposed by David McClelland, posits that individuals are driven by the need for achievement, affiliation, and power.

The three core needs in Alderfer's ERG theory are existence, relatedness, and growth, representing different levels of motivation.

David McClelland proposed the Theory of Learned Needs, which suggests that individuals are motivated by the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power, acquired through learning experiences.

Self-Determination Theory, proposed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, focuses on intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence as key factors in motivating behavior.

While Maslow's Hierarchy assumes a linear progression of needs, Alderfer's ERG Theory suggests that needs are fluid and can regress under certain conditions.

Albert Bandura is the psychologist known for proposing the Theory of Self-Efficacy, which emphasizes the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.