Basic Motivational Concepts – Psychology – UGC NET – Solved PYQs

Included Topics: Basic motivational concepts: Instincts, Needs, Drives, Arousal, Incentives, Motivational Cycle. Approaches to the study of motivation: Psychoanalytical, Ethological, 5-R Cognitive, Humanistic

1. Some factors that influence the effectiveness of rewards are (DEC 2014)

I. Magnitude of the reward
II. Reward delay
III. Successive approximation
IV. Need

Codes:

(1) I, II and IV
(2) II and IV
(3) I and II
(4) II, III and IV

2. Byrne believed sexual motivation results from the Inter-play of environment and (DEC 2014)

(1) genes; experience
(2) genes; imagination
(3) physiology; imagination
(4) physiology; lust

3. Match List I (Studying Motivations) with List II (Explanations) and mark your answer with the help of the codes given below: (DEC 2014)

Codes:

(1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(4) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

4. According to self-determination theory of motivation given by Ryan and Deci, the three inborn and universal needs are (DEC 2014)

(1) Autonomy, Symmetry and Competence
(2) Symmetry, Competence and Relatedness
(3) Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness
(4) Competence, Relatedness and Order

5. ________ states that allocating rewards for behaviours previously rewarded ________ level of motivation. (DEC 2014)

(1) Two factor theory; extrinsic; not
(2) Theory X; monetary; intrinsically
(3) Cognitive evaluation theory; extrinsic; intrinsically
(4) Theory Y; financial; selectively

6. Which one of the following theories predicts that work motivation will be low if employee perceives that increased effort will have little or no effect on his/her performance? (DEC 2014)

(1) Just World Theory
(2) Need Drive Theory
(3) Expectancy Theory
(4) Normative Theory

7. From among the following who theorised mostly on the concept of ‘achievement motivation’? (DEC 2014)

(1) Rogers, CR
(2) Julian Rotter
(3) David Mc Clelland
(4) Frankl, VE

8. Arrange the four basic characteristics of instincts as per Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory in terms of sequence. (JUNE 2015)

I. An impetus
II. A source
III. An object
IV. An aim

Codes:

(1) II, I, IV, III
(2) III, II, I, IV
(3) II, IV, I, III
(4) I, II, III, IV

9. According to Hull-Spence Theory, anxiety is emotionally based drive and therefore, it can be hypothesised that high anxious subjects would be faster on eyelid conditioning than the low anxious subjects. Using Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS), a researcher confirmed this hypothesis. This provides evidence for the (JUNE 2015)

I. convergent and discriminant validity of the MAS.
II. Validity of the Hull-Spence Theory.
III. Generalizability of the MAS.
IV. Construct validity of the MAS.

Codes:

(1) Only II
(2) I and II
(3) II and III
(4) II and IV

10. Complex behavioural sequences which are species-typical behaviours are triggered by (JUNE 2015)

(1) releasers in the environment
(2) learned behaviours
(3) needs
(4) incentives

11. The basic assumptions of humanistic approach (JUNE 2015)

I. People are naturally striving to be creative and happy.
II. It is possible to specify an universal set of values that will provide people with moral anchor enabling them to decide what is right or wrong and good or bad.
III. It believes in uniqueness of individuals and they should be trained to realise their inner potentials.
IV. All the innate potentials and growth mechanisms can be studied scientifically similar to natural success.

Codes:

(1) I and III
(2) II and III
(3) II and IV
(4) III and IV

12. Discovery and understanding of our own abilities bring happiness, but also bring fear of new responsibilities and duties. It is called (JUNE 2015)

(1) Electra complex
(2) Jonah complex
(3) Motives conflict
(4) Motive to avoid success

13. Match List I and List II and indicate your correct choice by using codes given below: (JUNE 2015)

Codes:

(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

14. Match the List I with List II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below: (JUNE 2015)

Codes:

(1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(2) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(3) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(4) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

15. Which among the following are the final outcome of curiosity? (DEC 2015)

I. Drives to explore
II. Increases arousal
III. Gains information and resources
IV. Reduction in tension

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

(1) II and III
(2) II, III and IV
(3) I and IV
(4) I, II and III