The Psychology of Motivation Quiz

Curiosity is not considered a basic need in Maslow's hierarchy; the basic needs include physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward, influencing motivation and reinforcement.

Social comparison involves evaluating oneself by comparing abilities, opinions, and emotions to others.

Extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards like money, fame, or praise, rather than internal satisfaction.

Social facilitation is the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance in certain tasks.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of relaxation and well-being, influencing mood and motivation.

Drive-reduction theory centers on satisfying basic biological needs to reduce internal drives and achieve homeostasis.

Self-Determination Theory posits that autonomy, competence, and relatedness are key psychological needs motivating human behavior.

'Flow' refers to a psychological state of optimal experience and deep concentration in which individuals are fully immersed in an activity.

The Yerkes-Dodson law suggests that moderate arousal levels lead to optimal performance, while extreme arousal can hinder performance.

Arousal Theory proposes that individuals seek to maintain an optimal level of physiological arousal, influencing motivation.

Expectancy Theory identifies effort, expectancy, and valence as key factors influencing an individual's motivation to perform a task.

Self-Determination Theory highlights intrinsic motivation and the pursuit of self-actualization as central to human motivation.

Goal-Setting Theory asserts that clear, challenging goals enhance motivation and performance.

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors to enhance one's self-esteem.

Salary is a 'hygiene factor' in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, contributing to job dissatisfaction if inadequate but not a source of satisfaction.

Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort arising from conflicting beliefs or behaviors, driving individuals to resolve the inconsistency.

Amotivation refers to the psychological state where individuals feel a sense of being controlled by external forces or pressures, lacking intrinsic motivation.