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MCQs on Motivation
1. What is motivation primarily defined as?
- A) A biological need
- B) An internal or external force that activates and directs behavior
- C) A psychological disorder
- D) A social influence
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Motivation is defined as any internal or external force that activates and directs our behavior [T2].
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of motivation mentioned in the document?
- A) Biogenic
- B) Psychogenic
- C) Sociogenic
- D) Genetic
- Answer: D
- Explanation: The document discusses biogenic, psychogenic, and sociogenic motives, but not genetic motives [T2].
3. Biogenic motives are primarily related to:
- A) Social interactions
- B) Basic biological needs
- C) Psychological fulfillment
- D) Environmental factors
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Biogenic motivations are basic biological needs such as hunger, thirst, and sex [T2].
4. Which theory suggests that lack of a basic biological need produces a drive to satisfy that need?
- A) Self-determination theory
- B) Drive reduction model
- C) Hierarchical model
- D) Cognitive approaches
- Answer: B
- Explanation: The drive reduction model states that a lack of basic biological needs creates a drive to relieve that tension [T5].
5. What is the primary focus of psychogenic motives?
- A) Learned behaviors
- B) Basic survival needs
- C) Innate needs
- D) Social pressures
- Answer: C
- Explanation: Psychogenic motives are innate needs such as the need for competence or self-actualization [T2].
6. Sociogenic motives are best described as:
- A) Basic biological needs
- B) Innate psychological needs
- C) Extrinsic needs learned in social groups
- D) Needs that arise from personal experiences
- Answer: C
- Explanation: Sociogenic motives are extrinsic needs that are learned in social groups, such as from peers or family [T2].
7. Which of the following is a key component of the optimal arousal model?
- A) Drives
- B) Homeostasis
- C) Arousal levels
- D) Incentives
- Answer: C
- Explanation: The optimal arousal model focuses on maintaining an optimal level of arousal for performance [T3].
8. According to Herzberg’s two-factor theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?
- A) Achievement
- B) Recognition
- C) Salary
- D) Responsibility
- Answer: C
- Explanation: Hygiene factors, such as salary, do not motivate but can lead to dissatisfaction if not met [T3].
9. What does the term "incentives" refer to in the context of motivation?
- A) Internal drives
- B) External stimuli that motivate behavior
- C) Biological needs
- D) Psychological disorders
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Incentives are external stimuli that motivate behavior, contrasting with internal drives [T5].
10. Which of the following theories emphasizes the role of personal growth and self-actualization?
- A) Drive reduction model
- B) Self-determination theory
- C) Alderfer’s ERG theory
- D) Cognitive approaches
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Self-determination theory emphasizes personal growth and the need for self-actualization [T3].
11. Frustration is best described as:
- A) A state of happiness
- B) A psychological disorder
- C) An emotional response to unmet needs
- D) A type of motivation
- Answer: C
- Explanation: Frustration is an emotional response that occurs when needs are not met [T2].
12. What is the primary cause of conflict according to the document?
- A) Lack of resources
- B) Differing goals or needs
- C) Poor communication
- D) Environmental factors
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Conflict arises from differing goals or needs among individuals [T2].
13. Which of the following is an example of a biogenic motive?
- A) Need for achievement
- B) Thirst
- C) Social acceptance
- D) Self-esteem
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Thirst is a basic biological need, making it a biogenic motive [T2].
14. The concept of homeostasis is related to:
- A) Social needs
- B) Maintaining physiological balance
- C) Psychological fulfillment
- D) Environmental adaptation
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Homeostasis refers to the process of maintaining physiological equilibrium or balance [T5].
15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the cognitive approach to motivation?
- A) Focus on thoughts and beliefs
- B) Emphasis on external rewards
- C) Consideration of personal goals
- D) Analysis of emotional responses
- Answer: B
- Explanation: The cognitive approach focuses on internal thoughts and beliefs rather than external rewards [T3].
16. What is the primary focus of Alderfer’s ERG theory?
- A) Biological needs
- B) Psychological needs
- C) Existence, Relatedness, and Growth
- D) Social needs
- Answer: C
- Explanation: Alderfer’s ERG theory categorizes needs into Existence, Relatedness, and Growth [T3].
17. Which of the following best describes the frustration-aggression hypothesis?
- A) Aggression leads to frustration
- B) Frustration leads to aggression
- C) Frustration and aggression are unrelated
- D) Aggression is a form of motivation
- Answer: B
- Explanation: The frustration-aggression hypothesis posits that frustration can lead to aggressive behavior [T5].
18. What is the role of the need for competence in motivation?
- A) It is a biogenic motive
- B) It is a psychogenic motive
- C) It is a sociogenic motive
- D) It is a hygiene factor
- Answer: B
- Explanation: The need for competence is considered a psychogenic motive, as it relates to innate psychological needs [T2].
19. Which of the following is a characteristic of sociogenic motives?
- A) They are innate
- B) They are learned through social interactions
- C) They are purely biological
- D) They are universal across cultures
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Sociogenic motives are extrinsic needs learned through social interactions [T2].
20. In the context of motivation, what does the term "self-actualization" refer to?
- A) Basic survival needs
- B) The realization of one's potential
- C) Social acceptance
- D) Psychological disorders
- Answer: B
- Explanation: Self-actualization refers to the realization of one's potential and the desire to become what one is capable of becoming [T5].
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