Psychology Quiz on Motivation Theories

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What do individuals with a high need for achievement (nAch) typically avoid?

Low-risk and high-risk situations (correct)

Collaborative work environments

Moderate-risk situations

Challenging tasks

According to Herzberg's theory, which factors are considered to cause job satisfaction?

External influences

Motivators (correct)

Supervisory styles

Hygiene factors

In McGregor's Theory Y, how are employees primarily viewed?

As resistant to change

As inherently lazy and unmotivated

As capable of self-direction and responsibility (correct)

As needing constant supervision

What do individuals with a high need for affiliation (nAff) primarily seek?

Harmonious relationships Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes personal power from institutional power in the context of need for power (nPow)?

Personal power is sought after by individuals, whereas institutional power is derived from organizational roles Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key outputs of managing a project team?

Project document updates Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist is known for rejecting the dehumanizing aspects of psychology in the 1950s?

Abraham Maslow Signup and view all the answers

What does McClelland's Acquired-Needs Theory primarily focus on?

Learned and shaped needs over time Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow, what is one unique quality of human behavior?

Creativity Signup and view all the answers

What approach to human behavior did behavioral psychologists advocate in the 1950s?

Behavior influenced by environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the outputs of controlling resources in project management?

Maximizing physical resources for better results Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main categories of acquired needs according to McClelland?

Self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Maslow argue about human beings' control over their destiny?

They can make independent choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of project resource management?

To effectively utilize human and physical resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an output of the planning resource management process?

Team performance assessments Signup and view all the answers

What does estimating activity resources primarily involve?

Estimating human and physical resource needs Signup and view all the answers

Which is a key output of acquiring resources?

Project team assignments Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the developing project process?

Building skills of individuals and teams Signup and view all the answers

Which output is specifically related to estimating activity resources?

Resource breakdown structure Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of planning resource management?

Defining how to acquire necessary resources Signup and view all the answers

Which motivational theory is associated with performing an activity for personal enjoyment?

Intrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers