Theories of Motivation
Psychology ⇒ Motivation and Emotion
Theories of Motivation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the Yerkes-Dodson Law relates arousal to performance.
Describe the main components of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
Describe the main criticism of the Instinct Theory of motivation.
Describe the main idea behind the Incentive Theory of motivation.
A company offers bonuses to employees who meet their targets. Which theory of motivation does this scenario best illustrate? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Incentive Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
A person continues to play chess because they enjoy the challenge and satisfaction it brings, not for any external reward. What type of motivation is this? (1) Extrinsic, (2) Intrinsic, (3) Drive, (4) Incentive
A student feels motivated to participate in class because they feel competent, connected to others, and have a sense of choice. Which theory does this best illustrate? (1) Self-Determination Theory, (2) Drive Reduction Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Incentive Theory
A student studies hard because they believe it will lead to good grades and a successful career. Which theory of motivation does this best illustrate? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Expectancy Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
A company offers bonuses to employees who meet their targets. Which theory of motivation does this scenario best illustrate? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Incentive Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
A person continues to play chess because they enjoy the challenge and satisfaction it brings, not for any external reward. What type of motivation is this? (1) Extrinsic, (2) Intrinsic, (3) Drive, (4) Incentive
A student feels motivated to participate in class because they feel competent, connected to others, and have a sense of choice. Which theory does this best illustrate? (1) Self-Determination Theory, (2) Drive Reduction Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Incentive Theory
A student studies hard because they believe it will lead to good grades and a successful career. Which theory of motivation does this best illustrate? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Expectancy Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
Fill in the blank: According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, ________ factors can cause dissatisfaction if missing but do not motivate if increased.
Fill in the blank: According to Maslow, the need for ________ includes friendship, intimacy, and family.
Fill in the blank: According to the Arousal Theory, people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of ________.
Fill in the blank: According to the Expectancy Theory, motivation is a product of expectancy, instrumentality, and ________.
True or False: According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, self-actualization is the highest level of motivation.
True or False: According to the Achievement Motivation Theory, people are motivated solely by the desire to avoid failure.
True or False: According to the Drive Reduction Theory, drives are created by physiological imbalances.
True or False: According to the Expectancy Theory, motivation is high when people believe their effort will lead to good performance and desirable rewards.
