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21. How do arousal approaches to motivation differ from drive-reduction approaches?
A. Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to increase rather than decrease our level of stimulation.
B. Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to decrease rather than increase our level of stimulation.
C. Arousal approaches emphasize the desirable qualities of internal stimuli to a greater extent than do drive-reduction approaches.
D. Arousal theories place greater emphasis on physiological needs than do drive theories.

22. “Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable; also, people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities.” This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.
A. instinct
B. incentive
C. arousal
D. cognitive

23. Of the following individuals, whose behavior may most easily be explained using an arousal approach to motivation?
A. Artie, who loves to bungee jump
B. Barry, who buys an expensive watch he can’t resist
C. Callista, who studies long hours to earn good grades
D. Brooke, who sleeps extra after having a tiring week at work

24. Incentive approaches to motivation are:
A. theories suggesting that a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
B. beliefs that we try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity.
C. theories suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
D. theories suggesting that motivation is a product of people’s thoughts, expectations, and goal.

25. Motivation theorists refer to rewards we seek to obtain as:
A. stimulants.
B. incentives.
C. drives.
D. reinforcers.

26. _____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.
A. Drive-reduction
B. Arousal
C. Incentive
D. Cognitive

27. Which approach to motivation is INCORRECTLY paired with its description?
A. Drive-reduction—Motivation reflects the lack of basic biological necessity.
B. Arousal—Motivation reflects the attempt to maintain a certain level of stimulation.
C. Incentive—Motivation reflects the desire to obtain valued external goals.
D. Cognitive—Motivation reflects the role of instincts.

28. Cognitive approaches to motivation are:
A. theories suggesting that a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
B. beliefs that we try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity.
C. theories suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
D. theories suggesting that motivation is a product of people’s thoughts, expectations, and goal.

29. Which of the following refers to the cause that pushes us to participate in an activity for our own enjoyment rather than for any concrete, tangible reward that it will bring us?
A. Intrinsic motivation
B. Extrinsic motivation
C. External factors
D. Observable factors

30. Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
A. An athlete practices for long hours because she loves to run.
B. A doctor sees more patients to make more money.
C. A social worker spends more time with the elderly because she likes to be with them.
D. A student reads many books on religion because she is very interested in religious studies.

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Multiple Choice Questions

66.A merchandiser:

A.Earns net income by buying and selling merchandise.

B.Receives fees only in exchange for services.

C.Earns profit from commissions only.

D.Earns profit from fares only.

E.Buys products from consumers.

67.Cost of goods sold:

A.Is another term for merchandise sales.

B.Is the term used for the expense of buying and preparing merchandise for sale.

C.Is another term for revenue.

D.Is also called gross margin.

E.Is a term only used by service firms.

68.A company has sales of $695,000 and cost of goods sold of $278,000. Its gross profit equals:

A.$(417,000).

B.$695,000.

C.$278,000.

D.$417,000.

E.$973,000.

69.A company has sales of $375,000 and its gross profit is $157,500. Its cost of goods sold equals:

A.$(217,000).

B.$375,000.

C.$157,500.

D.$217,500.

E.$532,500.

70.The following statements regarding gross profit are true except:

A.Gross profit is also called gross margin.

B.Gross profit less other operating expenses equals income from operations.

C.Gross profit is not calculated on the multiple-step income statement.

D.Gross profit must cover all operating expenses to yield a return for the owner of the business.

E.Gross profit equals net sales less cost of goods sold.

71.The following statements regarding merchandise inventory are true except:

A.Merchandise inventory is reported on the balance sheet as a current asset.

B.Merchandise inventory refers to products a company owns and intends to sell.

C.Merchandise inventory may include the costs of freight in and making them ready for sale.

D.Merchandise inventory appears on the balance sheet of a service company.

E.Purchasing merchandise inventory is part of the operating cycle for a business.

72.The following statements are true regarding the operating cycle of a merchandising company except:

A.The operating cycle begins with the purchase of merchandise.

B.The operating cycle is shortened by credit sales.

C.The operating cycle ends with the collection of cash from the sale of merchandise.

D.The operating cycle can vary in length among different merchandising companies.

E.The operating cycle sometimes involves accounts receivable.

73.Merchandise inventory:

A.Is a long-term asset.

B.Is a current asset.

C.Includes supplies the company will use in future periods.

D.Is classified with investments on the balance sheet.

E.Must be sold within one month.

74.The operating cycle for a merchandiser that sells only for cash moves from:

A.Purchases of merchandise to inventory to cash sales.

B.Purchases of merchandise to inventory to accounts receivable to cash sales.

C.Inventory to purchases of merchandise to cash sales.

D.Accounts receivable to purchases of merchandise to inventory to cash sales.

E.Accounts receivable to inventory to cash sales.

75.The current period's ending inventory is:

A.The next period's beginning inventory.

B.The current period's cost of goods sold.

C.The prior period's beginning inventory.

D.The current period's net purchases.

E.The current period's beginning inventory.