Theories and Factors Influencing Motivation Quiz

Test your knowledge with these questions on intrinsic & extrinsic motivation, theories by Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom, and more!

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is prioritized first?

Esteem needs
Safety needs
Physiological needs
Self-actualization needs
#2

In the context of motivation, what does the acronym SMART stand for?

Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Sensible, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
#3

Which motivational theory suggests that people are motivated by a desire to fulfill a series of five needs arranged in a hierarchy?

Goal-Setting Theory
Expectancy Theory
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
#4

In the context of motivation, what does the acronym RAMP stand for?

Reward, Assessment, Motivation, Performance
Recognition, Achievement, Mastery, Progress
Risk, Attainability, Measurement, Performance
Recognition, Achievement, Motivation, Progress
#5

Which of the following is a key factor influencing intrinsic motivation?

Rewards and punishments
External pressure
Autonomy and mastery
Peer pressure
#6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Self-Determination Theory (SDT)?

Autonomy
Relatedness
Extrinsic motivation
Competence
#7

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are associated with job satisfaction?

Hygiene factors
Motivators
Intrinsic factors
Extrinsic factors
#8

Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of setting specific, challenging goals?

Equity theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Goal-setting theory
ERG theory
#9

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to reduce the difference between actual and desired states?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Goal-setting theory
Cognitive evaluation theory
#10

According to the Expectancy Theory, what does expectancy refer to?

The belief that effort will lead to performance
The belief that performance will lead to outcomes
The belief that outcomes will be valuable
The belief that outcomes will be equitable
#11

What does the Acquired Needs Theory propose as the three primary needs that influence people's behavior?

Physiological, Safety, Social
Achievement, Affiliation, Power
Self-actualization, Esteem, Love/belonging
Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose
#12

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what is the relationship between expectancy, instrumentality, and valence?

They are independent factors
They are additive factors
They are multiplied together
They are subtracted from each other

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