Question 1

The major tenet of reinforcement theory is that behavior results from

Accepted Answer

A) the fulfillment of internal needs. 
B) rewards. 
C) people's values and perceptions of fairness. 
D) people's beliefs about themselves. 
A) the fulfillment of internal needs. 
B) rewards. 
C) people's values and perceptions of fairness. 
D) people's beliefs about themselves.

Question 2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which is the most basic need?

Accepted Answer

A) love 
B) safety 
C) food 
D) self-actualization 
A) love 
B) safety 
C) food 
D) self-actualization

Question 3

The Galatea effect,in which people's beliefs about their own capabilities lead them to perform better,as in a self-fulfilling prophecy,is most relevant to which theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal-setting theory 
B) Self-efficacy theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Equity theory 
A) Goal-setting theory 
B) Self-efficacy theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Equity theory

Question 4

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which factors are derived from the animal nature of human beings,and underlie job dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) motivator 
B) satisfier 
C) hygiene 
D) dissatsifier 
A) motivator 
B) satisfier 
C) hygiene 
D) dissatsifier

Question 5

Motivation has to do with the of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) intensity 
B) direction 
C) persistence 
D) All of the above 
A) intensity 
B) direction 
C) persistence 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a proximal motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's hierarchy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Herzberg's two factor theory 
D) None of the above 
A) Maslow's hierarchy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Herzberg's two factor theory 
D) None of the above

Question 7

Distributive justice has been shown to be more important for ________ than ________.

Accepted Answer

A) women; men 
B) men; women 
C) older employees; younger employees 
D) younger employees; older employees 
A) women; men 
B) men; women 
C) older employees; younger employees 
D) younger employees; older employees

Question 8

Which theory of motivation claims that motivation and performance are determined,at least in part,by how effective people believe they can be?

Accepted Answer

A) Reinforcement theory 
B) Needs theory 
C) Instrumentality theory 
D) Self-efficacy theory 
A) Reinforcement theory 
B) Needs theory 
C) Instrumentality theory 
D) Self-efficacy theory

Question 9

If you get an "A" on this exam you will definitely get an "A" in the course,and if you get an "A" in the course your parents will give you a SUV.Unfortunately,no matter how hard you study you don't think you can get an "A." In this case your ________ is high,and your is low.

Accepted Answer

A) valence is; expectancy and instrumentality are 
B) instrumentality and valence are; expectancy is 
C) instrumentality is; expectancy and valence are 
D) expectancy and valence are; instrumentality is 
A) valence is; expectancy and instrumentality are 
B) instrumentality and valence are; expectancy is 
C) instrumentality is; expectancy and valence are 
D) expectancy and valence are; instrumentality is

Question 10

When you decide to go to work on a particular day,instead of calling in sick and watching TV,this is an example of which attribute of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) direction 
B) intensity 
C) persistence 
D) self-efficacy 
A) direction 
B) intensity 
C) persistence 
D) self-efficacy

Question 11

Research suggests that self-efficacy might operate through

Accepted Answer

A) the setting of goals. 
B) increasing instrumentalities. 
C) the provision of feedback. 
D) increasing justice. 
A) the setting of goals. 
B) increasing instrumentalities. 
C) the provision of feedback. 
D) increasing justice.

Question 12

Which need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A) love 
B) physiological 
C) self-actualization 
D) esteem 
A) love 
B) physiological 
C) self-actualization 
D) esteem

Question 13

Control theory suggests that in response to discrepancies between feedback on performance and goals,individuals will:

Accepted Answer

A) change inputs or outcomes 
B) withdraw from the situation 
C) change behavior or goals 
D) change self-efficacy and expectancy 
A) change inputs or outcomes 
B) withdraw from the situation 
C) change behavior or goals 
D) change self-efficacy and expectancy

Question 14

You have designed a new program to motivate your employees toward 100 % accuracy.In the program you use a system whereby every time an employee performs a task properly you present them with a token.Once they have collected 10 tokens they earn an hour break.If they collect 80 tokens they can have a whole day off.What theory of motivation have you based your program on?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
B) Equity theory 
C) Reinforcement theory 
D) Expectancy theory 
A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
B) Equity theory 
C) Reinforcement theory 
D) Expectancy theory

Question 15

_______________ theories of motivation deal with processes that are close to the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) distal 
B) need 
C) organizational 
D) proximal 
A) distal 
B) need 
C) organizational 
D) proximal

Question 16

Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) Reinforcement theory 
B) Needs hierarchy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting theory 
A) Reinforcement theory 
B) Needs hierarchy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting theory

Question 17

_______ people tend to procrastinate,whereas ______ people tend to perform better on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) action-oriented; state-oriented 
B) state-oriented; action-oriented 
C) high self-efficacy; low self-efficacy 
D) low self-efficacy; high self-efficacy 
A) action-oriented; state-oriented 
B) state-oriented; action-oriented 
C) high self-efficacy; low self-efficacy 
D) low self-efficacy; high self-efficacy

Question 18

According to psychologists the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task is

Accepted Answer

A) persistence. 
B) direction. 
C) motivation. 
D) intensity. 
A) persistence. 
B) direction. 
C) motivation. 
D) intensity.

Question 19

Everyone at his work claims that John is the most persistent person they know; to an I/O psychologist what does persistence of behavior refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) how long the person engages in the behavior. 
B) which behavior the person chooses. 
C) the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task. 
D) the amount of intention needed to engage in a behavior. 
A) how long the person engages in the behavior. 
B) which behavior the person chooses. 
C) the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task. 
D) the amount of intention needed to engage in a behavior.

Question 20

"The probability of a particular behavior increases if it is followed by a reward or reinforcement,and the probability of a behavior decreases if it is followed by a punishment." This is

Accepted Answer

A) the rule of equity. 
B) the law of effect. 
C) the principle of reinforcement. 
D) the law of principle needs. 
A) the rule of equity. 
B) the law of effect. 
C) the principle of reinforcement. 
D) the law of principle needs.

The major tenet of reinforcement theory is that behavior results from

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which is the most basic need?

The Galatea effect,in which people's beliefs about their own capabilities lead them to perform better,as in a self-fulfilling prophecy,is most relevant to which theory?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which factors are derived from the animal nature of human beings,and underlie job dissatisfaction?

Motivation has to do with the of behavior.

Which of the following is a proximal motivation theory?

Distributive justice has been shown to be more important for than .

Which theory of motivation claims that motivation and performance are determined,at least in part,by how effective people believe they can be?

If you get an "A" on this exam you will definitely get an "A" in the course,and if you get an "A" in the course your parents will give you a SUV.Unfortunately,no matter how hard you study you don't think you can get an "A." In this case your ________ is high,and your is low.

When you decide to go to work on a particular day,instead of calling in sick and watching TV,this is an example of which attribute of motivation?

Research suggests that self-efficacy might operate through

Which need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy?

Control theory suggests that in response to discrepancies between feedback on performance and goals,individuals will:

_______________ theories of motivation deal with processes that are close to the behavior.

Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?

_ people tend to procrastinate,whereas people tend to perform better on the job.

According to psychologists the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task is

Everyone at his work claims that John is the most persistent person they know; to an I/O psychologist what does persistence of behavior refer to?

"The probability of a particular behavior increases if it is followed by a reward or reinforcement,and the probability of a behavior decreases if it is followed by a punishment." This is

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Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Work Groups and Work Teams

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Exam 8: Theories of Employee Motivation

The major tenet of reinforcement theory is that behavior results from

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which is the most basic need?

The Galatea effect,in which people's beliefs about their own capabilities lead them to perform better,as in a self-fulfilling prophecy,is most relevant to which theory?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which factors are derived from the animal nature of human beings,and underlie job dissatisfaction?

Motivation has to do with the of behavior.

Which of the following is a proximal motivation theory?

Distributive justice has been shown to be more important for ________ than ________.

Which theory of motivation claims that motivation and performance are determined,at least in part,by how effective people believe they can be?

If you get an "A" on this exam you will definitely get an "A" in the course,and if you get an "A" in the course your parents will give you a SUV.Unfortunately,no matter how hard you study you don't think you can get an "A." In this case your ________ is high,and your is low.

When you decide to go to work on a particular day,instead of calling in sick and watching TV,this is an example of which attribute of motivation?

Research suggests that self-efficacy might operate through

Which need is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy?

Control theory suggests that in response to discrepancies between feedback on performance and goals,individuals will:

_______________ theories of motivation deal with processes that are close to the behavior.

Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?

_______ people tend to procrastinate,whereas ______ people tend to perform better on the job.

According to psychologists the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task is

Everyone at his work claims that John is the most persistent person they know; to an I/O psychologist what does persistence of behavior refer to?

"The probability of a particular behavior increases if it is followed by a reward or reinforcement,and the probability of a behavior decreases if it is followed by a punishment." This is

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

Filters

Distributive justice has been shown to be more important for than .

_ people tend to procrastinate,whereas people tend to perform better on the job.