Psychological Theories of Human Motivation Quiz

Basic needs for survival such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.

Maslow's theory suggests that human needs are hierarchical, with basic needs such as food and shelter forming the base, followed by psychological and self-fulfillment needs.

Herzberg suggested that certain factors in the workplace cause satisfaction (motivators), while others prevent dissatisfaction (hygiene factors).

States that people seek to maintain an optimal level of arousal, which can vary depending on the individual.

States that people are motivated by the perceived gap between where they are and where they want to be.

People strive to maintain fairness in their social relationships by either changing inputs, outcomes, or perceptions.

Job satisfaction is influenced by factors intrinsic to the job such as achievement, recognition, and responsibility.

Deci and Ryan proposed that humans have intrinsic motivation and three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

This theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power.

Seligman proposed that individuals may become passive and accept negative situations if they believe they have no control over their circumstances.

Bandura suggested that self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to achieve goals, plays a central role in motivation.

McClelland suggested that achievement motivation is influenced by one's need for achievement, affiliation, and power.