Exam 15: Individual Behavior

The _____ component of an attitude reflects an intention to act in a manner that is consistent with a belief and feeling.

Cognitive dissonance is discomfort felt when attitude and behavior are ____.

Job ____ is the extent to which an individual feels dedicated to a job.

Maria works for a children's magazine. She worked hard and did intensive research to write an article. When her boss criticized her article, she felt very upset for some time. This feeling experienced by Maria is an example of a(n) _____.

Think about someone's technology personality. This person is relatively unconnected and uses technology primarily to keep up with the news and less frequently to connect with family and friends. Which of the following describes this person?

Eustress is a ____ stress outcome that can increase effort, stimulate creativity, and encourage diligence in one's work.

Wilson often tries to multi-task and, as a result, fails to do well in any task. He also tends to be careless and irresponsible while working on his projects. This implies that Wilson most likely:

Fundamental attribution error neglects internal explanations for poor-quality work.

Which of the following components of individual attitudes reflects a belief or an opinion?

Which of the following examples displays the personality trait of emotional stability?

Which of the following is true of self-monitoring?

Moods tend to be short term and clearly targeted.

___ behaviors include antisocial behavior and intentional wrongdoing.

The extraverted vs. introverted dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses whether a person tends to be outgoing or shy.

As Angelo shares many mutual interests with his coworkers and respects their values, he has a high regard for the company that he works for. This indicates that Angelo has high _____.

Bella generally stays at her office beyond normal work hours in order to complete special projects. She also comes to work every weekend and on other holidays. From this information, it is likely that Bella has high _____.

One of the tactics of impression management is to avoid smiling when engaged in conversations as this creates personal bonds.

Wilson does not like talking on the phone or working with other people. His idea job is to write programs for his company's computer system. Wilson most likely has a(n) ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.

Peter has been working night shifts for about six months now, and owing to this, his performance level has decreased significantly. Benjamin, his manager, thinks that Peter has become complacent and is trying to avoid work. Which of the following would best describe Benjamin's behavior?

____ is antisocial behavior that is intentionally aggressive, intimidating, demeaning, and/or abusive.