Question 1

The idea that humans seek knowledge,but are not perfectly rational applies to the _____ metaphor.

Accepted Answer

A) person as machine 
B) person as intentional 
C) person as judge 
D) person as scientist 
A) person as machine 
B) person as intentional 
C) person as judge 
D) person as scientist

Question 2

"Field Theory" was proposed by

Accepted Answer

A) Freud. 
B) Maslow. 
C) Skinner. 
D) Lewin. 
A) Freud. 
B) Maslow. 
C) Skinner. 
D) Lewin.

Question 3

If an employee's primary reason for working is the desire to be accepted by others,on which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is this employee focused?

Accepted Answer

A) security 
B) esteem 
C) social 
D) self-actualization 
A) security 
B) esteem 
C) social 
D) self-actualization

Question 4

Which of the following research findings concerning goal setting theory is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) If a goal is very difficult,the person should be rewarded for partial attainment. 
B) If the task requires cooperation,group goals might be appropriate. 
C) Process goals may be more appropriate for complex tasks. 
D) When high quantity goals are set,the quality of performance increases. 
A) If a goal is very difficult,the person should be rewarded for partial attainment. 
B) If the task requires cooperation,group goals might be appropriate. 
C) Process goals may be more appropriate for complex tasks. 
D) When high quantity goals are set,the quality of performance increases.

Question 5

An employee stays late after work in order to meet a deadline.The employee believes this will help her get a promotion.This belief reflects an example of

Accepted Answer

A) valence. 
B) instrumentality. 
C) expectancy 
D) dependency. 
A) valence. 
B) instrumentality. 
C) expectancy 
D) dependency.

Question 6

"Group dynamics" applies to the approach taken by which of the following psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) Freud 
B) Maslow 
C) Skinner 
D) Lewin 
A) Freud 
B) Maslow 
C) Skinner 
D) Lewin

Question 7

Place the following five needs of Maslow's hierarchy in order from most basic to most advanced. 
I.Physiological needs
II.Love or social needs
III.The needs associated with being respected
IV.The need to produce a secure environment
V.Self-actualization needs

Accepted Answer

A) I,IV,II,III,V 
B) IV,II,III,I,V 
C) II,III,IV,V,I 
D) IV,II,I,V,III 
A) I,IV,II,III,V 
B) IV,II,III,I,V 
C) II,III,IV,V,I 
D) IV,II,I,V,III

Question 8

If an employee's primary reason for working is to develop his/her capabilities to the furthest,on which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is this employee focused?

Accepted Answer

A) security 
B) esteem 
C) social 
D) self-actualization 
A) security 
B) esteem 
C) social 
D) self-actualization

Question 9

A saleswoman is contingently rewarded for her performance.However,she does not know how many sales are required to receive a reward at any given time.Her last reward came after 3 sales,whereas the previous reward came after 12 sales.She is receiving which type of reward?

Accepted Answer

A) predictable reward. 
B) variable reward. 
C) continuous reward. 
D) intermittent reward. 
A) predictable reward. 
B) variable reward. 
C) continuous reward. 
D) intermittent reward.

Question 10

What theory assumes that an individual compares a standard to an actual outcome and adjusts behavior to bring the outcome into agreement with the standard?

Accepted Answer

A) feedback theory 
B) adjustment theory 
C) control theory 
D) comparison theory 
A) feedback theory 
B) adjustment theory 
C) control theory 
D) comparison theory

Question 11

How many aspects of motivation are measured in the Motivational Trait Questionnaire (MTQ)?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 12

"Limited rationality" is best described by the _____ metaphor.

Accepted Answer

A) person as machine 
B) person as intentional 
C) person as judge 
D) person as scientist 
A) person as machine 
B) person as intentional 
C) person as judge 
D) person as scientist

Question 13

A medical student is given a difficult case to diagnose and treat.The resident physician reassures the student,and the case is successfully treated.This is an example of increased efficacy through

Accepted Answer

A) modeling. 
B) mastery experience. 
C) social persuasion. 
D) physiological state. 
A) modeling. 
B) mastery experience. 
C) social persuasion. 
D) physiological state.

Question 14

The idea that humans seek knowledge through the action of themselves and others is best described by the _____ metaphor.

Accepted Answer

A) person as machine 
B) person as intentional 
C) person as judge 
D) person as scientist 
A) person as machine 
B) person as intentional 
C) person as judge 
D) person as scientist

Question 15

Which motivational theory most heavily utilizes the notion of a feedback loop?

Accepted Answer

A) goal-setting 
B) VIE 
C) control 
D) need 
A) goal-setting 
B) VIE 
C) control 
D) need

Question 16

If employees' primary reason for working is to feed their family,which level of Maslow's need hierarchy are they focused on?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A telemarketing company set a series of sales goals for its employees.Every time employees reach one of the goals,they receive a bonus.Which type of reward is this?

Accepted Answer

A) intermittent 
B) contingent 
C) terminal 
D) continuous 
A) intermittent 
B) contingent 
C) terminal 
D) continuous

Question 18

Weiner suggests that,at the broadest level,there are _____ possible metaphors for humans in motivational theories.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

The idea that humans seek knowledge,but are not perfectly rational applies to the _____ metaphor.

"Field Theory" was proposed by

If an employee's primary reason for working is the desire to be accepted by others,on which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is this employee focused?

Which of the following research findings concerning goal setting theory is incorrect?

An employee stays late after work in order to meet a deadline.The employee believes this will help her get a promotion.This belief reflects an example of

"Group dynamics" applies to the approach taken by which of the following psychologists?

Place the following five needs of Maslow's hierarchy in order from most basic to most advanced. I.Physiological needs II.Love or social needs III.The needs associated with being respected IV.The need to produce a secure environment V.Self-actualization needs

If an employee's primary reason for working is to develop his/her capabilities to the furthest,on which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is this employee focused?

A saleswoman is contingently rewarded for her performance.However,she does not know how many sales are required to receive a reward at any given time.Her last reward came after 3 sales,whereas the previous reward came after 12 sales.She is receiving which type of reward?

What theory assumes that an individual compares a standard to an actual outcome and adjusts behavior to bring the outcome into agreement with the standard?

How many aspects of motivation are measured in the Motivational Trait Questionnaire (MTQ)?

"Limited rationality" is best described by the _____ metaphor.

A medical student is given a difficult case to diagnose and treat.The resident physician reassures the student,and the case is successfully treated.This is an example of increased efficacy through

The idea that humans seek knowledge through the action of themselves and others is best described by the _____ metaphor.

Which motivational theory most heavily utilizes the notion of a feedback loop?

If employees' primary reason for working is to feed their family,which level of Maslow's need hierarchy are they focused on?

A telemarketing company set a series of sales goals for its employees.Every time employees reach one of the goals,they receive a bonus.Which type of reward is this?

Weiner suggests that,at the broadest level,there are _____ possible metaphors for humans in motivational theories.

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Exam 8: The Motivation to Work

The idea that humans seek knowledge,but are not perfectly rational applies to the _____ metaphor.

"Field Theory" was proposed by

If an employee's primary reason for working is the desire to be accepted by others,on which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is this employee focused?

Which of the following research findings concerning goal setting theory is incorrect?

An employee stays late after work in order to meet a deadline.The employee believes this will help her get a promotion.This belief reflects an example of

"Group dynamics" applies to the approach taken by which of the following psychologists?

Place the following five needs of Maslow's hierarchy in order from most basic to most advanced. I.Physiological needs II.Love or social needs III.The needs associated with being respected IV.The need to produce a secure environment V.Self-actualization needs

If an employee's primary reason for working is to develop his/her capabilities to the furthest,on which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is this employee focused?

A saleswoman is contingently rewarded for her performance.However,she does not know how many sales are required to receive a reward at any given time.Her last reward came after 3 sales,whereas the previous reward came after 12 sales.She is receiving which type of reward?

What theory assumes that an individual compares a standard to an actual outcome and adjusts behavior to bring the outcome into agreement with the standard?

How many aspects of motivation are measured in the Motivational Trait Questionnaire (MTQ)?

"Limited rationality" is best described by the _____ metaphor.

A medical student is given a difficult case to diagnose and treat.The resident physician reassures the student,and the case is successfully treated.This is an example of increased efficacy through

The idea that humans seek knowledge through the action of themselves and others is best described by the _____ metaphor.

Which motivational theory most heavily utilizes the notion of a feedback loop?

If employees' primary reason for working is to feed their family,which level of Maslow's need hierarchy are they focused on?

A telemarketing company set a series of sales goals for its employees.Every time employees reach one of the goals,they receive a bonus.Which type of reward is this?

Weiner suggests that,at the broadest level,there are _____ possible metaphors for humans in motivational theories.

What Is Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Research Methods and Statistics in I-O Psychology

Individual Differences and Assessment

Job Analysis and Performance

Performance Measurement

Staffing Decisions

Training and Development

Attitudes,emotions,and Work

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Fairness,justice,and Diversity in the Workplace

Leadership at Work

Teams in Organizations

Organizational Theory,dynamics,and Change

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