Question 1

________ who are attractive, credible, competent, and of high status are the people who are most likely to be imitated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ who are attractive, credible, competent, and...

Question 2

High conscientiousness and ________ are associated with fewer unsafe behaviours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High conscientiousness and ________ are associated with...

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about high self-monitors?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to be less involved in their jobs and experience more role stress. 
B) They tend to be more involved in their jobs and show more commitment to their organization. 
C) They tend to be more involved in their jobs and to experience more role stress. 
D) They tend to be less involved in their jobs and are more likely to emerge as leaders. 
E) They tend to be less involved in their jobs and show more commitment to their organization. 
A) They tend to be less involved in their jobs and experience more role stress. 
B) They tend to be more involved in their jobs and show more commitment to their organization. 
C) They tend to be more involved in their jobs and to experience more role stress. 
D) They tend to be less involved in their jobs and are more likely to emerge as leaders. 
E) They tend to be less involved in their jobs and show more commitment to their organization.

Question 4

An individual's personality encompasses

Accepted Answer

A) a relatively stable set of psychological characteristics. 
B) a constantly shifting set of personal characteristics. 
C) all aspects of the individual's consciousness. 
D) behaviours which are mostly learned through childhood experience. 
E) all aspects of the individual's physical and emotional response to their environment. 
A) a relatively stable set of psychological characteristics. 
B) a constantly shifting set of personal characteristics. 
C) all aspects of the individual's consciousness. 
D) behaviours which are mostly learned through childhood experience. 
E) all aspects of the individual's physical and emotional response to their environment.

Question 5

Agreeableness means that a person tends to be friendly and approachable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To make behaviour most resistant to extinction, it should be learned under ________ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) continuous and delayed 
B) continuous and immediate 
C) partial and delayed 
D) partial and immediate 
E) negative 
A) continuous and delayed 
B) continuous and immediate 
C) partial and delayed 
D) partial and immediate 
E) negative

Question 7

Ironically, the best models in learning terms behave in a subtle and forgettable manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Intrapersonal skills include skills such as communicating, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called ________ learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning by virtue of direct experience with...

Question 10

According to trait activation theory, traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bobby praises every good report his employee produces.This is an example of a partial reinforcement strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Punishment is the easiest operant technique to use effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The personality dimension of agreeableness is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations. 
B) the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control. 
C) the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable. 
D) the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas. 
E) the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented. 
A) the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations. 
B) the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control. 
C) the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable. 
D) the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas. 
E) the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented.

Question 14

Of the "Big Five" personality dimensions, which three do you feel are the most important in order to be effective as a sales representative?

Accepted Answer

It is likely that all five play a role i

Question 15

After installing new technology, the Crying Baby Diaper Company found that many of its employees were not very confident about using the technology and so they continued to use the old technology.What is the source of this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Core self-evaluations 
B) Self-efficacy beliefs 
C) Proactive personality 
D) Self-regulation 
E) Self-esteem 
A) Core self-evaluations 
B) Self-efficacy beliefs 
C) Proactive personality 
D) Self-regulation 
E) Self-esteem

Question 16

A person with low self-esteem will likely

Accepted Answer

A) react well to ambiguous stressful situations. 
B) be able to deal with negative feedback. 
C) be less susceptible to external and social influences. 
D) respond well to mentoring. 
E) be less pliable than someone with high self-esteem. 
A) react well to ambiguous stressful situations. 
B) be able to deal with negative feedback. 
C) be less susceptible to external and social influences. 
D) respond well to mentoring. 
E) be less pliable than someone with high self-esteem.

Question 17

In learning terms, a model is a person who

Accepted Answer

A) imitates the behaviour of others. 
B) administers a high degree of positive reinforcement. 
C) has his or her behaviour imitated. 
D) engages in self-management. 
E) seeks a mentor. 
A) imitates the behaviour of others. 
B) administers a high degree of positive reinforcement. 
C) has his or her behaviour imitated. 
D) engages in self-management. 
E) seeks a mentor.

Question 18

The idea that personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic is known as

Accepted Answer

A) personality activation theory. 
B) situation activation theory. 
C) trait activation theory. 
D) situational approach. 
E) dispositional approach. 
A) personality activation theory. 
B) situation activation theory. 
C) trait activation theory. 
D) situational approach. 
E) dispositional approach.

Question 19

To increase the probability of some behaviour, ________ that behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To increase the probability of some behaviour,...

Question 20

Luke has just described a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What is he doing?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational behaviour modification 
B) Self-regulation 
C) Positive reinforcement 
D) Behaviour modelling training 
E) Self-monitoring 
A) Organizational behaviour modification 
B) Self-regulation 
C) Positive reinforcement 
D) Behaviour modelling training 
E) Self-monitoring

________ who are attractive, credible, competent, and of high status are the people who are most likely to be imitated.

High conscientiousness and ________ are associated with fewer unsafe behaviours.

Which of the following is TRUE about high self-monitors?

An individual's personality encompasses

Agreeableness means that a person tends to be friendly and approachable.

To make behaviour most resistant to extinction, it should be learned under ________ reinforcement.

Ironically, the best models in learning terms behave in a subtle and forgettable manner.

Intrapersonal skills include skills such as communicating, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called ________ learning.

According to trait activation theory, traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

Bobby praises every good report his employee produces.This is an example of a partial reinforcement strategy.

Punishment is the easiest operant technique to use effectively.

The personality dimension of agreeableness is defined as

Of the "Big Five" personality dimensions, which three do you feel are the most important in order to be effective as a sales representative?

After installing new technology, the Crying Baby Diaper Company found that many of its employees were not very confident about using the technology and so they continued to use the old technology.What is the source of this problem?

A person with low self-esteem will likely

In learning terms, a model is a person who

The idea that personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic is known as

To increase the probability of some behaviour, ________ that behaviour.

Luke has just described a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What is he doing?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

________ who are attractive, credible, competent, and of high status are the people who are most likely to be imitated.

High conscientiousness and ________ are associated with fewer unsafe behaviours.

Which of the following is TRUE about high self-monitors?

An individual's personality encompasses

Agreeableness means that a person tends to be friendly and approachable.

To make behaviour most resistant to extinction, it should be learned under ________ reinforcement.

Ironically, the best models in learning terms behave in a subtle and forgettable manner.

Intrapersonal skills include skills such as communicating, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called ________ learning.

According to trait activation theory, traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

Bobby praises every good report his employee produces.This is an example of a partial reinforcement strategy.

Punishment is the easiest operant technique to use effectively.

The personality dimension of agreeableness is defined as

Of the "Big Five" personality dimensions, which three do you feel are the most important in order to be effective as a sales representative?

After installing new technology, the Crying Baby Diaper Company found that many of its employees were not very confident about using the technology and so they continued to use the old technology.What is the source of this problem?

A person with low self-esteem will likely

In learning terms, a model is a person who

The idea that personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic is known as

To increase the probability of some behaviour, ________ that behaviour.

Luke has just described a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What is he doing?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters