Question 1

Motivation is best described in terms of a person's:

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs 
B)  Cognitive processes 
C)  Behaviors 
D)  All of the above can be useful in describing a person's motivation. 
A)  Needs 
B)  Cognitive processes 
C)  Behaviors 
D)  All of the above can be useful in describing a person's motivation. D

Question 2

Which of the following theories of motivation views motivation as an ongoing process of monitoring, comparison with a standard, and adjustments to ensure progress is being made?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social cognitive theory 
B)  Control theory 
C)  Discrepancy theory 
D)  Equity theory 
A)  Social cognitive theory 
B)  Control theory 
C)  Discrepancy theory 
D)  Equity theory B

Question 3

Within expectancy theory, a person's belief that his or her performance will lead to a particular outcome is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Valence 
C)  Instrumentality 
D)  Belief 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Valence 
C)  Instrumentality 
D)  Belief C

Question 4

The theory of motivation that is based on the perceived fairness of transactional relationships between individuals and organizations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Equality theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Egalitarian theory 
D)  Balance theory 
A)  Equality theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Egalitarian theory 
D)  Balance theory

Question 5

__________ theories of motivation focus on avoiding pain and maximizing pleasure; __________ theories of motivation focus on humans reaching their full potential.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hedonic; organismic 
B)  Pleasure; practical 
C)  Edontic; actualization 
D)  Avoidance; approach 
A)  Hedonic; organismic 
B)  Pleasure; practical 
C)  Edontic; actualization 
D)  Avoidance; approach

Motivation is best described in terms of a person's:

Which of the following theories of motivation views motivation as an ongoing process of monitoring, comparison with a standard, and adjustments to ensure progress is being made?

Within expectancy theory, a person's belief that his or her performance will lead to a particular outcome is known as:

The theory of motivation that is based on the perceived fairness of transactional relationships between individuals and organizations is:

theories of motivation focus on avoiding pain and maximizing pleasure; theories of motivation focus on humans reaching their full potential.

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Productive Behavior in Organizations

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Employee Health and Well-Being

Beliefs and Attitudes About Work and the Organization

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Exam 9: Theories of Motivation

Motivation is best described in terms of a person's:

Which of the following theories of motivation views motivation as an ongoing process of monitoring, comparison with a standard, and adjustments to ensure progress is being made?

Within expectancy theory, a person's belief that his or her performance will lead to a particular outcome is known as:

The theory of motivation that is based on the perceived fairness of transactional relationships between individuals and organizations is:

__________ theories of motivation focus on avoiding pain and maximizing pleasure; __________ theories of motivation focus on humans reaching their full potential.

Introduction to Organizational Psychology

Research Methods and Statistics

Attraction and Socialization

The Worknonwork Interface

Productive Behavior in Organizations

Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations

Employee Health and Well-Being

Beliefs and Attitudes About Work and the Organization

Organizational Applications of Motivation Theory

Leadership and Influence Processes

Team Dynamics and Processes Within Organizations

Organizational Theory and Design

Organizational Culture and Climate

Organizational Change and Development

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theories of motivation focus on avoiding pain and maximizing pleasure; theories of motivation focus on humans reaching their full potential.