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Mathematical Models of Motivation

Mathematical Models of Motivation Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of mathematical model of motivation?

  1. Expectancy-value theory
  2. Goal-setting theory
  3. Drive theory
  4. Cognitive dissonance theory
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to expectancy-value theory, motivation is determined by:

  1. The value of the goal
  2. The expectancy of success
  3. Both the value of the goal and the expectancy of success
  4. None of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In goal-setting theory, the difficulty of a goal is positively related to:

  1. Motivation
  2. Performance
  3. Both motivation and performance
  4. Neither motivation nor performance
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to drive theory, motivation is caused by:

  1. Internal physiological needs
  2. External environmental stimuli
  3. Both internal physiological needs and external environmental stimuli
  4. None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of drive?

  1. Hunger
  2. Thirst
  3. Sex
  4. Achievement
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Yerkes-Dodson law states that:

  1. Motivation is highest when arousal is low
  2. Motivation is highest when arousal is high
  3. Motivation is highest when arousal is moderate
  4. Motivation is not related to arousal
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of mathematical model of motivation that uses a control theory approach?

  1. The Atkinson model
  2. The McClelland model
  3. The Weiner model
  4. The Rotter model
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Atkinson model, the probability of success is determined by:

  1. The strength of the motive
  2. The difficulty of the task
  3. Both the strength of the motive and the difficulty of the task
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the McClelland model, the strength of the motive is determined by:

  1. The frequency of past successes and failures
  2. The importance of the goal
  3. Both the frequency of past successes and failures and the importance of the goal
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Weiner model, the causal attributions for success and failure are:

  1. Internal and stable
  2. Internal and unstable
  3. External and stable
  4. External and unstable
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of mathematical model of motivation that uses a cognitive approach?

  1. The expectancy-value theory
  2. The goal-setting theory
  3. The self-determination theory
  4. The social cognitive theory
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the expectancy-value theory, the expectancy of success is determined by:

  1. The person's self-efficacy
  2. The difficulty of the task
  3. Both the person's self-efficacy and the difficulty of the task
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the goal-setting theory, the specificity of the goal is positively related to:

  1. Motivation
  2. Performance
  3. Both motivation and performance
  4. Neither motivation nor performance
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the self-determination theory, the three basic psychological needs are:

  1. Competence, autonomy, and relatedness
  2. Achievement, power, and affiliation
  3. Intimacy, passion, and commitment
  4. Self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-control
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the social cognitive theory, the three main factors that influence motivation are:

  1. Expectancies, goals, and self-efficacy
  2. Needs, drives, and incentives
  3. Values, beliefs, and attitudes
  4. Personality traits, abilities, and intelligence
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