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The Psychology of Motivation and Behavior Quiz

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Which theory of motivation emphasizes the role of intrinsic factors?

Self-Determination Theory

Explanation

Focuses on internal drives and desires.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be satisfied first?

Physiological needs

Explanation

Basic biological requirements for survival.

According to Skinner's Operant Conditioning, which type of reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement

Explanation

Stimulus given to strengthen behavior.

Which type of motivation involves engaging in a behavior for its own sake, without any external rewards?

Intrinsic motivation

Explanation

Driven by internal satisfaction.

Which theory of motivation suggests that behavior is motivated by the desire to fulfill physiological needs?

Drive Reduction Theory

Explanation

Focuses on satisfying basic biological requirements.

Which type of motivation involves pursuing a goal for the sake of personal satisfaction or accomplishment?

Achievement motivation

Explanation

Driven by the desire for personal success.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the brain's reward system?

Dopamine

Explanation

Linked to pleasure and reinforcement.

According to the Expectancy Theory, what influences motivation?

Effort and performance expectations

Explanation

Belief in the connection between effort and outcome.

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are driven by the desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal?

Arousal Theory

Explanation

Seeking the right balance of stimulation.

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According to Cognitive Dissonance Theory, what do individuals experience when they hold contradictory beliefs or attitudes?

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Discomfort from conflicting thoughts.

#11

Which psychologist proposed the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance?

Leon Festinger

Explanation

Proposed the concept of cognitive dissonance.

#12

Which brain structure plays a crucial role in the regulation of hunger and thirst?

Hypothalamus

Explanation

Regulates essential bodily functions.

#13

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to perform better in the presence of others?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Enhanced performance due to social context.

#14

Which concept refers to the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external, situational factors and others' behavior to internal, dispositional factors?

Fundamental Attribution Error

Explanation

Underestimating external influences on others.

#15

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what relationship exists between arousal and performance?

A curvilinear relationship

Explanation

Performance improves with arousal up to a point.

#16

According to Self-Determination Theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness

Explanation

Fundamental desires for personal growth.

#17

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals underestimate the time, money, or effort required to achieve a goal?

Planning fallacy

Explanation

Underestimating resources needed for tasks.

#18

Which theory of motivation focuses on the role of goals and self-regulation in driving behavior?

Goal-setting Theory

Explanation

Setting and pursuing objectives.

The Psychology of Motivation and Behavior Quiz

Which theory of motivation emphasizes the role of intrinsic factors?

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be satisfied first?

According to Skinner's Operant Conditioning, which type of reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior?

Which type of motivation involves engaging in a behavior for its own sake, without any external rewards?

Which theory of motivation suggests that behavior is motivated by the desire to fulfill physiological needs?

Which type of motivation involves pursuing a goal for the sake of personal satisfaction or accomplishment?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the brain's reward system?

According to the Expectancy Theory, what influences motivation?

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are driven by the desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal?

According to Cognitive Dissonance Theory, what do individuals experience when they hold contradictory beliefs or attitudes?

Which psychologist proposed the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance?

Which brain structure plays a crucial role in the regulation of hunger and thirst?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to perform better in the presence of others?

Which concept refers to the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external, situational factors and others' behavior to internal, dispositional factors?

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what relationship exists between arousal and performance?

According to Self-Determination Theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals underestimate the time, money, or effort required to achieve a goal?

Which theory of motivation focuses on the role of goals and self-regulation in driving behavior?

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