#1
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-level needs?
Safety needs
ExplanationSafety needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs in Maslow's hierarchy.
#2
Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of motivation?
Frederick Herzberg
ExplanationFrederick Herzberg proposed the Two-Factor Theory of motivation.
#3
Which theory proposes that individuals are motivated by the desire to fulfill a set of basic needs, arranged in a hierarchical order?
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
ExplanationHierarchy of Needs Theory proposes motivation through fulfilling basic needs in a hierarchical order.
#4
Who proposed the Theory X and Theory Y?
Douglas McGregor
ExplanationDouglas McGregor proposed the Theory X and Theory Y.
#5
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a sense of competence, autonomy, and relatedness?
Self-determination Theory
ExplanationSelf-determination Theory suggests motivation through a sense of competence, autonomy, and relatedness.
#6
Who proposed the Theory of Motivation-Hygiene, also known as Two-Factor Theory?
Frederick Herzberg
ExplanationFrederick Herzberg proposed the Theory of Motivation-Hygiene, also known as Two-Factor Theory.
#7
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to maintain a balance between their perceived performances and standards?
Control theory
ExplanationControl theory suggests motivation is driven by balancing perceived performance and standards.
#8
According to the Self-determination theory, what are the three innate psychological needs that drive human behavior?
Competence, autonomy, and relatedness
ExplanationSelf-determination theory identifies competence, autonomy, and relatedness as innate psychological needs.
#9
Who proposed the Theory of ERG (Existence, Relatedness, Growth)?
Clayton Alderfer
ExplanationClayton Alderfer proposed the Theory of ERG (Existence, Relatedness, Growth).
#10
According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?
Job security
ExplanationJob security is considered a hygiene factor in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.
#11
Who proposed the Goal-setting Theory of motivation?
Edwin Locke
ExplanationEdwin Locke proposed the Goal-setting Theory of motivation.
#12
Who proposed the Theory of Self-efficacy?
Albert Bandura
ExplanationAlbert Bandura proposed the Theory of Self-efficacy.
#13
What does the Acquired Needs Theory propose?
Individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy needs for affiliation, power, and achievement
ExplanationThe Acquired Needs Theory proposes motivation through satisfying needs for affiliation, power, and achievement.
#14
Who proposed the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory?
Frederick Herzberg
ExplanationFrederick Herzberg proposed the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory.
#15
What is the central idea behind the Goal-setting Theory?
Setting specific and challenging goals leads to higher levels of motivation and performance
ExplanationThe central idea of Goal-setting Theory is that specific and challenging goals lead to higher motivation and performance.
#16
According to the Attribution Theory, what influences an individual's perception of success or failure?
All of the above
ExplanationAn individual's perception of success or failure in Attribution Theory is influenced by various factors, including all of the above.
#17
Who proposed the Cognitive Evaluation Theory?
Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
ExplanationEdward Deci and Richard Ryan proposed the Cognitive Evaluation Theory.
#18
What does the Expectancy Theory emphasize as crucial for motivation?
The perceived effort-performance relationship
ExplanationExpectancy Theory emphasizes the importance of the perceived effort-performance relationship for motivation.
#19
According to the Goal-setting Theory, what type of goals lead to the highest levels of motivation and performance?
Specific and challenging goals
ExplanationSpecific and challenging goals, according to Goal-setting Theory, lead to the highest levels of motivation and performance.
#20
Who proposed the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
Leon Festinger
ExplanationLeon Festinger proposed the Cognitive Dissonance Theory.
#21
In the context of Expectancy Theory, what does expectancy refer to?
The belief that effort will lead to a desired level of performance
ExplanationExpectancy in the Expectancy Theory is the belief that effort leads to desired performance.
#22
In Equity Theory, what is the perception of fairness influenced by?
All of the above
ExplanationPerception of fairness in Equity Theory is influenced by various factors, including all of the above.
#23
According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what does the Growth category represent?
The desire for personal fulfillment and actualization
ExplanationIn Alderfer's ERG Theory, the Growth category represents the desire for personal fulfillment and actualization.
#24
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to maintain a positive view of themselves?
Cognitive evaluation theory
ExplanationCognitive evaluation theory suggests motivation comes from the desire to maintain a positive self-view.
#25
In the context of Self-determination theory, what does autonomy refer to?
The sense of control over one's own actions and decisions
ExplanationAutonomy in Self-determination theory refers to the sense of control over one's actions and decisions.