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Question

Arrange the following theories of motivation in chronological order with respect to the year of development: 

A. Deci's self-determination theory 

B. McClelland's need achievement theory 

C. Maslow's hierarchy of needs 

D. Dweck's self-theory 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The correct answer is
C, B, D, A

Motivation Theories Chronological Order

This question requires arranging four prominent motivation theories chronologically by their development year.

Theory Development Timelines

  • C. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Developed by Abraham Maslow, first published in 1943.
  • B. McClelland's Need Achievement Theory: Developed by David McClelland, with key publications around 1953.
  • D. Dweck's Self-Theory: Carol Dweck's foundational research that evolved into self-theories began in the early 1970s.
  • A. Deci's Self-Determination Theory: Edward Deci's initial work on intrinsic motivation, forming the basis for SDT, also emerged in the early 1970s.

Correct Motivation Theory Sequence

Based on the established timelines, the chronological order is:

  1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (C) - 1943
  2. McClelland's Need Achievement Theory (B) - circa 1953
  3. Dweck's Self-Theory (D) - Early 1970s foundations
  4. Deci's Self-Determination Theory (A) - Early 1970s foundations

Thus, the correct sequence matching the options is C, B, D, A.

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Important Questions from Theories of Motivation

  1. D-needs and B-needs come under whose proposition?

  2. According to Maslow, a state in which people reach their fullest potential is called as:

  3. Match column A and column B

    Column (A)

    (School Environment)

    Column (B)

    (Example)

    1.

    Physical

    i.

    Love and care

    2.

    Psychological

    ii.

    Playing with friends 

    3.

    Social

    iii.

    No. of class rooms

    4.

    Cultural

    iv.

    Customs & traditions

  4. Theory of achievement motivation was given by whom?

  5. According to humanistic approach to learning, the human needs are arranged in a hierarchial order. What need is placed at the top?

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