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The Psychology of Motivation
  • 1. Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?
A) Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory
B) Skinner's Operant Conditioning
C) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
D) Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
  • 2. What is self-determination theory primarily concerned with?
A) Time management
B) Control and punishment
C) Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
D) Conflict resolution
  • 3. Overjustification effect can occur when:
A) External rewards reduce intrinsic motivation
B) Goals are achieved
C) The task is very enjoyable
D) Intrinsic motivation is increased
  • 4. Which concept relates to the belief in one's capabilities to succeed?
A) Goal orientation
B) Motivational drive
C) Self-efficacy
D) Self-esteem
  • 5. What is the focus of achievement motivation theory?
A) Desire for leisure activities
B) Desire to attain success and avoid failure
C) Desire for financial rewards
D) Desire for social connections
  • 6. In the context of motivation, what does 'valence' refer to?
A) The value an individual places on a reward
B) The duration of motivation
C) The intensity of a behavior
D) The frequency of a behavior
  • 7. Who proposed the concept of 'flow' as a state of optimal experience?
A) Albert Bandura
B) Abraham Maslow
C) Frederick Herzberg
D) Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
  • 8. What type of feedback is most effective in enhancing motivation?
A) Constructive feedback
B) Random feedback
C) No feedback
D) Negative feedback
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