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?

<p>Harmonious relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Personal power is sought after by individuals, whereas institutional power is derived from organizational roles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Project document updates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abraham Maslow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Learned and shaped needs over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Creativity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Behavior influenced by environmental factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maximizing physical resources for better results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Self-esteem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They can make independent choices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of project resource management?

<p>To effectively utilize human and physical resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Team performance assessments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does estimating activity resources primarily involve?

<p>Estimating human and physical resource needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a key output of acquiring resources?

<p>Project team assignments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the developing project process?

<p>Building skills of individuals and teams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which output is specifically related to estimating activity resources?

<p>Resource breakdown structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of planning resource management?

<p>Defining how to acquire necessary resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Intrinsic motivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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