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Which theory is contradicted by the existence of the creative self-actualization of a beggarly artist?

A

Freud's conception of sublimation of sexuality in art

B

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

C

Art psychology theory by Vygotsky

D

Aesthetical motivation theory

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What helped the prisoners survive the harsh conditions of concentration camps, according to V. Frankl's theory?

A

ability to find meaning

B

minimal satisfaction of basic needs in food and water

C

high achievement motivation

D

lack of cognitive dissonance

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The Drive-Reduction theory of motivation would say that humans consume water for which of the following reasons?

A

pleasure

B

due to the biological requirement for water

C

in response to a water level below a homeostatic amount

D

in order to reduce stress

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Which of the following strategies could be used to increase intrinsic motivation in the workplace?

I. a weekly pizza party
II. praise
III. flexible work schedule (flex time)
IV. monthly bonus for best job performance

A

I and IV only

B

IV only

C

II and III only

D

III and IV only

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Participants in an experiment were assigned to either an action group where they listed ways they could perform well on an upcoming physical exercise or a neutral group where they listed things they did on an average day. After performing the exercise, participants evaluated it. The action group demonstrated a greater increase in preference for their chosen physical exercise than did the neutral group. What was studied in this experiment?

A

Motivation and social facilitation

B

Motivation and cognitive dissonance reduction

C

Social facilitation and cognitive dissonance reduction

D

Social facilitation and arousal

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Which of the following best describes individuals who anonymously donate to charity?

A

Intrinsic motivation

B

Extrinsic motivation

C

Social habituation

D

Affective habituation

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A psychology researcher attempts to study drive reduction theory to examine the motivation of a chimpanzee population she is studying. Such a study is likely to include:

A

More positive external incentives than negative external incentives.

B

More negative external incentives than positive external incentives.

C

Satiety as an independent variable.

D

Stringent measurement of chimpanzee EEG wave patterns in order to approximate the level of thirst or hunger.

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Which of the following is true regarding the incentive theory of motivation?

A

The incentive theory of motivation is characterized by negative reinforcement.

B

The incentive theory of motivation is characterized by positive reinforcement.

C

The incentive theory of motivation is best characterized as a response to a change in homeostasis in the body.

D

The incentive theory of motivation describes actions in terms of incentivizing people to fulfill an internal, physiologic need.

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In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be met before fulfillment of others can occur?

A

bodily safety

B

intimate relationships

C

sustenance

D

confidence

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, once self-actualization is realized, which set of needs can be achieved?

A

esteem

B

love and belonging

C

safety

D

there are no needs beyond self-actualization

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Drive reduction theory suggests that:

A

outside incentives are the primary drivers of society.

B

individuals work to minimize states of arousal.

C

individuals will first satisfy self-actualization prior to prioritizing physiologic needs.

D

individuals reduce physiologic needs by focusing on external reward systems.

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An experiment is constructed where several participants wait in an empty room for several hours, prior to being allowed into a secondary room which has different stations. These stations include a gaming station, refreshments, couches for rest, and a restroom. It is noted that the majority of participants first went to either the refreshments table or the restroom. This applies most to which theory of motivation?

A

drive reduction theory

B

incentive theory

C

cognitive theory

D

self-actualization theory

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Which of the following is typically at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

A

safety

B

belongingness

C

food and water

D

self-actualization

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A psychological study seeks to show that human behavior is primarily based on a combination of information presented to the individual as well as previous experiences. This experimental aim aligns with which theory of motivation?

A

cognitive

B

incentive

C

drive reduction

D

need-based

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