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Question 1
In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.
a. efficiency-effectiveness trade-off
b. quality of outcome
c. quantity-quality trade-off
d. outcome-input ratio
e. cost-benefit ratio
Correct Answer:
d. outcome-input ratio
Explanation & Justification:
Equity theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams, proposes that people compare their
own outcome/input ratio (what they get from their job relative to what they contribute)
to the perceived ratio of others. This comparison determines whether they view their
treatment as fair. The other options describe different economic or performance
concepts but don't align with equity theory's specific focus on comparative ratios.
Question 2
The ________ dimension of motivation measures how long a person can
maintain effort.
a. experience
b. knowledge
c. direction
d. persistence
e. intensity
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Correct Answer:
d. persistence
Explanation & Justification:
Motivation has three key dimensions: direction (choice of action), intensity (amount
of effort), and persistence (duration of effort). While intensity measures how hard
someone works, persistence specifically refers to how long they sustain that effort.
The other options (experience, knowledge) are unrelated to motivational dimensions.
Question 3
The ________ theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.
a. self-determination
b. cognitive evaluation
c. two-factor
d. goal-setting
e. hierarchy of needs
Correct Answer:
c. two-factor
Explanation & Justification:
Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory (1959) distinguishes between hygiene factors
(extrinsic elements like salary that prevent dissatisfaction) and motivators (intrinsic
elements like achievement that drive satisfaction). The "motivation-hygiene" name
reflects this dual structure. The other theories listed address different aspects of
motivation.
Question 4
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Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's hunger,
thirst, and other bodily needs?
a. physiological
b. social
c. safety-security
d. esteem
e. psychological
Correct Answer:
a. physiological
Explanation & Justification:
Maslow's hierarchy begins with physiological needs - biological requirements for
survival like food, water, and shelter. These form the pyramid's base. The other
options represent higher-level needs: safety (security), social (belonging), esteem
(recognition), and self-actualization (not listed here).
Question 5
A ________ is any consequence immediately following a response that
increases the probability that the behavior will be repeated.
a. conclusion
b. goal
c. referent
d. reinforcer
e. objective
Correct Answer:
d. reinforcer
Explanation & Justification:
In operant conditioning (Skinner, 1938), a reinforcer is any stimulus that strengthens
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THE BMZ ACADEMY
@061 262 1185/068 053 8213
BMZ ACADEMY 061 262 1185/068 053 8213
, THE BMZ ACADEMY
Question 1
In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.
a. efficiency-effectiveness trade-off
b. quality of outcome
c. quantity-quality trade-off
d. outcome-input ratio
e. cost-benefit ratio
Correct Answer:
d. outcome-input ratio
Explanation & Justification:
Equity theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams, proposes that people compare their
own outcome/input ratio (what they get from their job relative to what they contribute)
to the perceived ratio of others. This comparison determines whether they view their
treatment as fair. The other options describe different economic or performance
concepts but don't align with equity theory's specific focus on comparative ratios.
Question 2
The ________ dimension of motivation measures how long a person can
maintain effort.
a. experience
b. knowledge
c. direction
d. persistence
e. intensity
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Correct Answer:
d. persistence
Explanation & Justification:
Motivation has three key dimensions: direction (choice of action), intensity (amount
of effort), and persistence (duration of effort). While intensity measures how hard
someone works, persistence specifically refers to how long they sustain that effort.
The other options (experience, knowledge) are unrelated to motivational dimensions.
Question 3
The ________ theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.
a. self-determination
b. cognitive evaluation
c. two-factor
d. goal-setting
e. hierarchy of needs
Correct Answer:
c. two-factor
Explanation & Justification:
Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory (1959) distinguishes between hygiene factors
(extrinsic elements like salary that prevent dissatisfaction) and motivators (intrinsic
elements like achievement that drive satisfaction). The "motivation-hygiene" name
reflects this dual structure. The other theories listed address different aspects of
motivation.
Question 4
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Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's hunger,
thirst, and other bodily needs?
a. physiological
b. social
c. safety-security
d. esteem
e. psychological
Correct Answer:
a. physiological
Explanation & Justification:
Maslow's hierarchy begins with physiological needs - biological requirements for
survival like food, water, and shelter. These form the pyramid's base. The other
options represent higher-level needs: safety (security), social (belonging), esteem
(recognition), and self-actualization (not listed here).
Question 5
A ________ is any consequence immediately following a response that
increases the probability that the behavior will be repeated.
a. conclusion
b. goal
c. referent
d. reinforcer
e. objective
Correct Answer:
d. reinforcer
Explanation & Justification:
In operant conditioning (Skinner, 1938), a reinforcer is any stimulus that strengthens
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