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Psychological Factors Influencing Performance Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivator?

Praise from a supervisor

Explanation

External reward or recognition driving behavior.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before self-esteem needs?

Belongingness and love needs

Explanation

Social connection prerequisite for self-esteem.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals perform better when they are being observed?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Enhanced performance due to presence of others.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Motivation

Explanation

Yerkes-Dodson Law concerns arousal and performance, not motivation.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) proposed by Hans Selye?

Integration

Explanation

Integration isn't a stage in GAS; it's Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively in a group compared to when working individually?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced effort in group settings due to diffusion of responsibility.

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to perform based on the expected outcomes of their actions?

Expectancy theory

Explanation

Motivation determined by expected results.

What is the term used to describe the psychological state where an individual doubts their abilities and feels anxious about their performance?

Impostor syndrome

Explanation

Self-doubt and anxiety regarding competence.

What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Taking credit for success while blaming external factors for failure.

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According to the cognitive appraisal theory of stress, which of the following determines whether a situation is perceived as stressful?

The objective characteristics of the situation

Explanation

Perception of stress based on situation evaluation.

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According to Albert Bandura, which factor plays a crucial role in self-regulation?

Self-efficacy beliefs

Explanation

Beliefs in one's ability to achieve goals influence self-regulation.

Psychological Factors Influencing Performance Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivator?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before self-esteem needs?

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals perform better when they are being observed?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) proposed by Hans Selye?

What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively in a group compared to when working individually?

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to perform based on the expected outcomes of their actions?

What is the term used to describe the psychological state where an individual doubts their abilities and feels anxious about their performance?

What is the term used to describe the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

According to the cognitive appraisal theory of stress, which of the following determines whether a situation is perceived as stressful?

According to Albert Bandura, which factor plays a crucial role in self-regulation?

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