OBHR 330 Chapter 6 Review Exam 2 Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: What are the three functions of motivation?
Answer: intensity, direction, and persistence
Question 2: The first step in the sequence of motivation involving choosing which motive to act on
Answer: choice
Question 3: The second step in the sequence of motivation involving motivated behaviors
Answer: instrumental behaviors
Question 4: The third step in the sequence of motivation involving the repetition of activities until you
are satisfied
Answer: satisfy motive
Question 5: One type of motivation involving behavior motivated by internal rewards
Answer: intrinsic motivation
Question 6: One type of motivation involving behavior motivated by external rewards
Answer: external motivation
Question 7: Motivation is different from ______________________, however, any behavior is the
product of both.
Answer: competence
Question 8: ___________________ can equal both: Motivation + Ability OR Motivation x Ability
Answer: Performance
Question 9: A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role that individual differences play
Answer: needs theory
Question 10: A theory of motivation that focuses on behavioral outcomes
Answer: behavior based theory
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, Question 11: A theory of motivation that views workers as rational beings and rationally assess costs
and benefits before taking action
Answer: cognitive/rational theories
Question 12: A Need's Theory which states that needs are organized, with the basic needs appearing
towards the bottom (needing to be satisfied before someone can move up)
Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy
Question 13: A Need's Theory which states that there are 3 big needs
Answer: Achievement Motivation Theory
Question 14: A big need in the Achievement Motivation Theory which involves the need to excel and
succeed in jobs, enjoy challenges and attainable goals, and enjoy receiving feedback
Answer: Need for Achievement
Question 15: A big need in the Achievement Motivation Theory which involves the need to direct others
and control other people's activities, enjoy leadership opportunities, and enjoy receiving status
recognition
Answer: Need for Power
Question 16: A big need in the Achievement Motivation Theory which involves the need to seek
harmony in relation with others, desire to be liked and accepted by others, enjoy cooperative tasks, and
prefer positive interpersonal climte
Answer: Need for Affiliation
Question 17: Motivation differs on which three things?
Answer: needs, tasks, and environment
Question 18: A Behavior-Based Theory that involve Thorndike's Law of Effect
Answer: Reinforcement Theory
Question 19: Which law states that if a response is followed by something good, you'll be more likely to
respond that way again in the future
Answer: Thorndike's Law of Effect
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: What are the three functions of motivation?
Answer: intensity, direction, and persistence
Question 2: The first step in the sequence of motivation involving choosing which motive to act on
Answer: choice
Question 3: The second step in the sequence of motivation involving motivated behaviors
Answer: instrumental behaviors
Question 4: The third step in the sequence of motivation involving the repetition of activities until you
are satisfied
Answer: satisfy motive
Question 5: One type of motivation involving behavior motivated by internal rewards
Answer: intrinsic motivation
Question 6: One type of motivation involving behavior motivated by external rewards
Answer: external motivation
Question 7: Motivation is different from ______________________, however, any behavior is the
product of both.
Answer: competence
Question 8: ___________________ can equal both: Motivation + Ability OR Motivation x Ability
Answer: Performance
Question 9: A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role that individual differences play
Answer: needs theory
Question 10: A theory of motivation that focuses on behavioral outcomes
Answer: behavior based theory
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, Question 11: A theory of motivation that views workers as rational beings and rationally assess costs
and benefits before taking action
Answer: cognitive/rational theories
Question 12: A Need's Theory which states that needs are organized, with the basic needs appearing
towards the bottom (needing to be satisfied before someone can move up)
Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy
Question 13: A Need's Theory which states that there are 3 big needs
Answer: Achievement Motivation Theory
Question 14: A big need in the Achievement Motivation Theory which involves the need to excel and
succeed in jobs, enjoy challenges and attainable goals, and enjoy receiving feedback
Answer: Need for Achievement
Question 15: A big need in the Achievement Motivation Theory which involves the need to direct others
and control other people's activities, enjoy leadership opportunities, and enjoy receiving status
recognition
Answer: Need for Power
Question 16: A big need in the Achievement Motivation Theory which involves the need to seek
harmony in relation with others, desire to be liked and accepted by others, enjoy cooperative tasks, and
prefer positive interpersonal climte
Answer: Need for Affiliation
Question 17: Motivation differs on which three things?
Answer: needs, tasks, and environment
Question 18: A Behavior-Based Theory that involve Thorndike's Law of Effect
Answer: Reinforcement Theory
Question 19: Which law states that if a response is followed by something good, you'll be more likely to
respond that way again in the future
Answer: Thorndike's Law of Effect
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