Cultural Differences in Motivation

This quiz assesses your understanding of cultural differences in motivation.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural factor that can influence motivation?

  1. Values
  2. Beliefs
  3. Attitudes
  4. Genetics
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for achievement, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for affiliation. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for material success, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for spiritual fulfillment. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural value that can influence motivation?

  1. Individualism
  2. Collectivism
  3. Power
  4. Achievement
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for social status, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for social harmony. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural belief that can influence motivation?

  1. The belief that hard work leads to success
  2. The belief that luck is more important than hard work
  3. The belief that education is the key to success
  4. The belief that connections are more important than hard work
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for self-actualization, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for security. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural attitude that can influence motivation?

  1. The attitude that competition is healthy
  2. The attitude that cooperation is more important than competition
  3. The attitude that success is more important than failure
  4. The attitude that failure is a learning experience
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for personal growth, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for social change. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural factor that can influence the way people respond to failure?

  1. The belief that failure is a sign of weakness
  2. The belief that failure is a learning experience
  3. The attitude that competition is healthy
  4. The value of individualism
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for material success, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for spiritual fulfillment. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural factor that can influence the way people set goals?

  1. The value of individualism
  2. The belief that hard work leads to success
  3. The attitude that failure is a learning experience
  4. The belief that luck is more important than hard work
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for social status, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for social harmony. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a cultural factor that can influence the way people respond to success?

  1. The belief that success is a sign of hard work
  2. The belief that success is a sign of luck
  3. The attitude that competition is healthy
  4. The value of collectivism
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In some cultures, people are motivated by a desire for personal growth, while in other cultures, people are motivated by a desire for social change. This is an example of:

  1. Cultural relativism
  2. Cultural universalism
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Cultural imperialism