7. Motivation is a process that starts with a physiological or psychological deficiency or need that activates a behavior or drive that is aimed at a goal or incentive. True False 8. The fact that there are a higher number of employees who are dissatisfied with the raise they get points out that the hygiene factors seem to be important in preventing dissatisfaction but do not lead to satisfaction. True False 9. Equity theory supports a perception of distributive justice, which is an individual's cognitive evaluation regarding whether or not the amounts and allocations of rewards in a social setting are fair. True False 10. Pessimism is known to lead to passivity, failure, social estrangement, and, in its extreme, depression and mortality. True False