Exam 1

1. Each of the following is a major category of abilities EXCEPT: - B) Creativity 2. In Deci's theory of intrinsic motivation, the enjoyment gained from task-challenge decreases when: - b) External rewards for success are provided 3. A mechanistic organization exhibits: - d) all of the above 4. Goals most likely to be obtained are: - D) All of the above 5. Many researchers have criticized Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory because there is no clear evidence that: -d) all of the above 6. "Feedback," in goal-setting theory, refers to: -b) information 7. Which of the following is not a managerial implication of VIE theory? -d) reward all employees exactly the same. 8. Goal setting theory of motivation is similar to expectancy theory in that: - D) all of the Above 9. End of term grades are an example of which of the following reinforcement schedules? -D) Fixed Interval 10. According to equity theory, which of the following is an individual likely to do when he or she experiences a condition of inequity? -d) Any of the above 11. Attribution theory is an area of study: -a) regarding the cognitive processes that people use to interpret the reasons their behavior 12. A direct link between rewards and performance is absolutely necessary in order to motivate workers according to: -b) VIE theory 13. Underpaid piece-rate workers are most likely to: -d) none of the above 14. "Feedback," in operant