Needs-Based Psychological Theories Quiz

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#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

According to the Self-Determination Theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization
Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
Physiological, safety, and love
Achievement, power, and affiliation
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#9

Who proposed the Theory of Motivation-Hygiene, also known as the Two-Factor Theory of job satisfaction?

Frederick Herzberg
Abraham Maslow
Douglas McGregor
Clayton Alderfer
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#10

According to the Theory of Motivation-Hygiene, what are the factors that lead to job satisfaction called?

Motivation factors
Hygiene factors
Satisfaction factors
Intrinsic factors
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#11

Who developed the Theory of Needs, which suggests that individuals are motivated by three basic needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

Frederick Herzberg
David McClelland
Abraham Maslow
Douglas McGregor
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#12

According to the Theory of Needs, what drives individuals who have a high need for achievement?

The desire for social connections
The desire for personal accomplishment
The desire for influence and control
The desire for job security
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#13

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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#14

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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#15

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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#16

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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#17

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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#18

According to the Goal-Setting Theory, what enhances the motivational impact of goals?

The difficulty level of the goals
The proximity of the goals
Feedback on goal progress
The number of goals set
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#19

Who proposed the Equity Theory, which suggests that people strive to maintain a balance between their inputs and outputs compared to others?

Frederick Herzberg
Victor Vroom
John Stacey Adams
Clayton Alderfer
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#20

Who introduced the concept of cognitive dissonance, which occurs when individuals experience discomfort due to conflicting beliefs or actions?

Leon Festinger
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
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#21

According to the cognitive dissonance theory, what is the most common method people use to reduce cognitive dissonance?

Changing their behavior
Denying the existence of dissonance
Seeking social support
Rationalizing their actions
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#22

Who proposed the theory of reinforcement, which suggests that behavior is a function of its consequences?

Edward Thorndike
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
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#23

Who proposed the Theory of Social Comparison, which suggests that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others?

Leon Festinger
Solomon Asch
Philip Zimbardo
Stanley Milgram
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#24

According to the Theory of Social Comparison, what term refers to the tendency to compare oneself with others who are worse off?

Downward social comparison
Upward social comparison
Horizontal social comparison
Reverse social comparison
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#25

Who proposed the Theory of Self-Efficacy, which emphasizes an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task?

Albert Bandura
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
John Dewey
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