Theories of Motivation
Psychology ⇒ Motivation and Emotion
Theories of Motivation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main criticism of the Drive Reduction Theory.
Describe the main idea behind the Incentive Theory of motivation.
Describe the main idea of the Instinct Theory of motivation.
Describe the role of reinforcement in Operant Conditioning Theory of motivation.
A person continues to work hard at their job even after receiving a promotion. Which theory best explains this ongoing motivation? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Self-Determination Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Incentive Theory
A person volunteers at a shelter because it makes them feel good about themselves. Which type of motivation is this? (1) Intrinsic, (2) Extrinsic, (3) Biological, (4) Instinctual
A student studies hard because they want to win a scholarship. Which theory of motivation best explains this behavior? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Incentive Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
Which theory of motivation is most likely to explain why a person eats when they are not hungry but see a delicious dessert? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Incentive Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
A person continues to work hard at their job even after receiving a promotion. Which theory best explains this ongoing motivation? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Self-Determination Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Incentive Theory
A person volunteers at a shelter because it makes them feel good about themselves. Which type of motivation is this? (1) Intrinsic, (2) Extrinsic, (3) Biological, (4) Instinctual
A student studies hard because they want to win a scholarship. Which theory of motivation best explains this behavior? (1) Drive Reduction Theory, (2) Incentive Theory, (3) Instinct Theory, (4) Arousal Theory
Which of the following best describes homeostasis in the context of motivation? (1) Seeking external rewards, (2) Maintaining internal balance, (3) Achieving self-actualization, (4) Increasing arousal
According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, performance is best at _______ levels of arousal.
Fill in the blank: According to Expectancy Theory, motivation is a product of expectancy, instrumentality, and _______.
Fill in the blank: According to Self-Determination Theory, the need for _______ refers to feeling effective and capable in one’s activities.
Fill in the blank: According to the Arousal Theory, people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of _______.
True or False: According to Expectancy Theory, motivation is determined by how much a person values the reward and their belief in their ability to achieve it.
True or False: According to Maslow, safety needs must be met before esteem needs.
True or False: According to Maslow, self-actualization is the highest level of motivation.
True or False: According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, esteem needs must be satisfied before physiological needs.
