Psychological Needs and Human Motivation Quiz

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#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied first before higher needs can be addressed?

Esteem needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Physiological needs
#2

What is the term for the state of psychological tension arising from conflicting thoughts or beliefs?

Cognitive dissonance
Self-actualization
Self-determination
Intrinsic motivation
#3

Which psychologist proposed the concept of the 'hierarchy of needs'?

Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
#4

What term is used to describe the state of tension that arises when individuals have conflicting beliefs or attitudes?

Cognitive dissonance
Self-actualization
Self-determination
Intrinsic motivation
#5

What type of motivation arises from internal desires and interests rather than external rewards?

Extrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation
Achievement motivation
Social motivation
#6

Which need in Maslow's hierarchy refers to the desire for self-respect, recognition, and a sense of accomplishment?

Esteem needs
Safety needs
Belongingness needs
Physiological needs
#7

Which theory suggests that humans are motivated by the innate desire to grow and actualize their potential?

Drive reduction theory
Two-factor theory
Self-determination theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
#8

What is the term for the psychological state of being completely absorbed in an activity, resulting in a loss of self-consciousness?

Extrinsic motivation
Flow
Intrinsic motivation
Self-actualization
#9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic psychological needs proposed by the self-determination theory?

Autonomy
Relatedness
Mastery
Competence
#10

In the context of motivation, what does the term 'extrinsic motivation' refer to?

Motivation that comes from within oneself
Motivation that comes from external rewards or punishments
Motivation that arises from fulfilling basic physiological needs
Motivation driven by the desire for self-improvement
#11

Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain a balance between their perceived inputs and outputs compared to others?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Reinforcement theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
#12

Which theory of motivation emphasizes the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Reinforcement theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
#13

According to the arousal theory of motivation, what happens when arousal levels are too low or too high?

Performance decreases
Performance improves
Performance remains unchanged
Motivation decreases
#14

Which of the following is NOT one of the needs identified by David McClelland's acquired needs theory?

Achievement
Power
Belongingness
Affiliation
#15

Who proposed the two-factor theory of motivation?

Abraham Maslow
David McClelland
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer

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