30 Questions
According to Maslow, what is a key characteristic of self-actualized individuals?
They are creative, spontaneous, and loving of themselves and others.
What level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs represents our social connections with others?
Social Needs
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Esteem Need according to Maslow's Hierarchy?
Inner fulfillment
What is the main difference between Esteem Needs and Self-actualization Needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?
Esteem Needs are focused on recognition and achievement, while Self-actualization Needs are focused on reaching one's potential.
Which of the following individuals did Maslow study as an example of a self-actualized person?
Albert Einstein
What is the name of the psychologist who developed the Hierarchy of Needs theory?
Abraham Maslow
According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which level of needs represents the most fundamental physical requirements for human survival?
Physiological Needs
What type of experiences are self-actualized people likely to have according to Maslow?
Peak experiences or transcendent moments of tranquility
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy represents the need for safety, employment, and a stable environment?
Security or Safety Needs
Which of the following individuals did Maslow NOT study as an example of a self-actualized person?
Sigmund Freud
What does drive theory emphasize in terms of the role of habits?
Engaging in a behavior that reduces a drive increases the likelihood of future engagement.
According to drive theory, what results in psychological drive states?
Deviation from homeostasis creating physiological needs
What is self-efficacy according to Albert Bandura's theory?
An individual's belief in their own capability to complete a task
Which motivational theory emphasizes the concept of self-actualization?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
What is at the base of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid?
Physiological Needs
According to Maslow, what must be achieved before moving on to meet Esteem Needs?
Physiological Needs
Which level did Maslow propose above self-actualization towards the end of his life?
'Self-transcendence level'
What does a Growth Orientation involve in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
'Closeness with others'
What concept did Bandura emphasize in relation to motivating behavior?
The role of cognition and self-efficacy
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what motives are placed at the topmost levels?
Self-actualization and transcendence motives
According to the passage, which of the following is considered a primary motivation?
Hunger
Which psychological perspective is described as attempting to understand why animals and humans have developed their particular psychological aspects?
Functionalism
What is the key idea behind Drive Theory according to the passage?
The body's tendency to maintain an optimal level or balance
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a psychological process affected by drive states like hunger?
Memory
According to the passage, what is an example of an instinctual motivation?
Breastfeeding
Which of the following is NOT considered a drive state according to the passage?
Fatigue
What is the primary purpose of drive states according to the passage?
To motivate organisms to obtain goals beneficial to survival and reproduction
Which of the following is NOT considered an important contributor to early research on motivation according to the passage?
Sigmund Freud
What is the relationship between the rooting reflex and breastfeeding according to the passage?
The rooting reflex facilitates the instinctual motivation to breastfeed
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of drive states as described in the passage?
Learned behaviors
Explore the perspective of Functionalism in motivation theories proposed by William James. Understand the concept of instincts and species-specific patterns of behavior driving human behavior. Learn about early research into motivation.
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