AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Don was a real “people person” so he was glad when his employer began to emphasize working in teams. Don enjoyed working with others as opposed to by himself. According to Maslow, which need level is motivating Don?
A
esteem
B
safety
C
self-actualization
D
physiological
E
social
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Equity theory is based on the idea that people compare their inputs (the work they do, the money they contribute, the effort they put forth) to their outcomes (the rewards they receive, such as salary, benefits, and recognition).

Detailed explanation-2: -Expectancy theory shows a heavy linkage between rewards and the amount of work needing to be done to achieve the reward. According to Vroom’s (1964) theory, an employee will exert more effort when they believe that their increased effort will result in a positive reward.

Detailed explanation-3: -ERG Theory also shows that if the fulfillment of a higher-level need is subdued, there is an increase in desire for satisfying a lower-level need. According to Maslow, an individual remains at a particular need level until that need is satisfied.

Detailed explanation-4: -Advancement is a motivator in Herzberg’s theory of motivation.

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