Drive Theories of Motivation Declined for All of the Following

question 126

Multiple Choice

Drive theories of motivation declined for all of the following reason EXCEPT:

• A) biological drives have very little, if any, influence on human motivation.
• B) most motives are not terminated when deprivation ceases.
• C) most motives are not triggered by physiological deprivation.
• D) some people will endure deprivation, as when on a hunger strike.

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Definitions:

Performance Evaluations

The process of assessing and providing feedback on employee performance, usually involving the setting of performance standards and evaluation against these standards.

Job Tension

The stress and strain experienced by individuals due to demands and pressures of their work environment.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or failures, often to deflect responsibility or criticism from oneself.

Cultural Blocks

Psychological barriers or social norms that inhibit creativity or prevent individuals from thinking innovatively within a cultural context.