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