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Psychological Needs and Human Motivation Quiz

#1

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

Physiological needs
Explanation

Basic survival needs like food, water, and shelter.

#2

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

Cognitive dissonance
Explanation

Discomfort when actions contradict beliefs or values.

#3

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

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Maslow proposed a hierarchy of human needs.

#4

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

Cognitive dissonance
Explanation

The discomfort felt when beliefs and actions are inconsistent.

#5

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

Intrinsic motivation
Explanation

Motivation from within, driven by personal interest or enjoyment.

#6

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

Esteem needs
Explanation

Esteem needs involve feeling respected and achieving goals.

#7

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

Self-determination theory
Explanation

Humans seek autonomy, competence, and relatedness in their pursuits.

#8

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

Flow
Explanation

Total immersion and focus on a task, leading to peak performance.

#9

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

Mastery
Explanation

The three basic needs are autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

#10

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

Motivation that comes from external rewards or punishments
Explanation

Driven by rewards or avoiding punishment, not intrinsic to the task.

#11

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

Equity theory
Explanation

People compare their efforts and rewards to others for fairness.

#12

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

Reinforcement theory
Explanation

Behavior is strengthened by rewards or punishments.

#13

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

Performance decreases
Explanation

Optimal arousal levels are needed for peak performance.

#14

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

Belongingness
Explanation

The needs identified are achievement, affiliation, and power.

#15

Who proposed the two-factor theory of motivation?

Frederick Herzberg
Explanation

Herzberg proposed the two-factor theory.

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