Mathematical Models of Motivation

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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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cognitive dissonance theory is not a mathematical model of motivation, but rather a social psychological theory that explains how people strive to reduce inconsistency between their beliefs and actions.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Expectancy-value theory states that motivation is a product of the value of the goal and the expectancy of success.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Goal-setting theory states that the difficulty of a goal is positively related to both motivation and performance.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drive theory states that motivation is caused by both internal physiological needs and external environmental stimuli.

Which of the following is NOT a type of drive?

  1. Hunger

  2. Thirst

  3. Sex

  4. Achievement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Achievement is not a type of drive, but rather a learned motive.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Yerkes-Dodson law states that motivation is highest when arousal is moderate.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rotter model is not a type of mathematical model of motivation that uses a control theory approach.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the Atkinson model, the probability of success is determined by both the strength of the motive and the difficulty of the task.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the McClelland model, the strength of the motive is determined by both the frequency of past successes and failures and the importance of the goal.

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Weiner model, the causal attributions for success and failure are internal and unstable.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The self-determination theory is not a type of mathematical model of motivation that uses a cognitive approach.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the expectancy-value theory, the expectancy of success is determined by both the person's self-efficacy and the difficulty of the task.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Goal-setting theory states that the specificity of the goal is positively related to both motivation and performance.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-determination theory states that the three basic psychological needs are competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social cognitive theory states that the three main factors that influence motivation are expectancies, goals, and self-efficacy.

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