Needs-Based Psychological Theories Quiz

Explore Maslow, ERG, Self-Determination, and more. Test your knowledge on motivation theories and their applications in psychology!

#1

Which psychologist is known for proposing the hierarchy of needs?

Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Carl Jung
Ivan Pavlov
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#2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied first?

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

Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of emotion?

B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Stanley Schachter
Erik Erikson
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#4

What does the Two-Factor Theory of emotion suggest?

Emotions are solely determined by physiological arousal
Emotions are determined by both physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal
Emotions are determined by cognitive appraisal alone
Emotions are influenced by external stimuli only
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#5

Who developed the ERG theory, which categorizes human needs into existence, relatedness, and growth?

Abraham Maslow
Clayton Alderfer
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
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#6

According to the ERG theory, which category of needs corresponds to Maslow's physiological and safety needs?

Existence needs
Relatedness needs
Growth needs
Self-actualization needs
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#7

Who developed the Self-Determination Theory, which emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation and the fulfillment of psychological needs?

B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
William James
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#8

Which theory proposes that motivation is based on the discrepancy between one's current state and an ideal state?

Drive Reduction Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Arousal Theory
Self-Determination Theory
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#9

Who proposed the Theory of Cognitive Appraisal, which suggests that emotions are determined by one's interpretation of the situational context?

Richard Lazarus
Philip Zimbardo
Aaron Beck
George A. Miller
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#10

In the Theory of Cognitive Appraisal, what term refers to the evaluation of whether a situation is relevant to one's well-being?

Primary appraisal
Secondary appraisal
Tertiary appraisal
Meta-appraisal
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#11

Who proposed the Learned Helplessness theory, which suggests that individuals may become passive and helpless if they perceive a lack of control over their environment?

Albert Bandura
Martin Seligman
Walter Mischel
David McClelland
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#12

Who proposed the Goal-Setting Theory, which suggests that specific and challenging goals lead to higher performance?

Edwin Locke
David McClelland
Victor Vroom
Abraham Maslow
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