Exam 15: Individual Behavior

Wilson likes spending time with people and tends to talk on the phone with customers much longer than some of his co-workers. Wilson most likely has a(n) ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.

A(n) ____ is a strong feeling directed toward someone or something.

Gabriel is an advertising professional who loves his job. This is an example of the _____ component of Gabriel's attitude.

The judging vs. perceiving dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses whether a person tends to be critical or compassionate.

The degree to which someone is able to adjust behavior in response to external factors is referred to as _____.

Job ____ is the degree to which an individual feels positive or negative about a job.

The degree to which someone is responsible, dependable, and careful is referred to as _____.

Workplace ____ is showing aggressive behavior toward co-workers or the work setting.

Which of the following refers to Machiavellianism?

Wendy was against the use of animals for testing cosmetics. She believed that it amounted to cruelty toward animals. She worked in a particular organization that was known for using alternative testing methods. When a special investigative team revealed that the firm actually used animals for testing purposes, she experienced a psychological discomfort. This discomfort that Wendy experienced is an example of _____.

Michael comes across as a friendly personality. His bold and confident voice impresses Timothy, the marketing manager of Goldwyn Inc., during an interview. Owing to these attributes, Timothy hires him assuming that he will be a hard-working and smart employee. Timothy's assumption is a result of the _____.

A person with a "low-Mach" personality:

A halo effect often shows up in performance evaluations.

Rose has a Type A personality and works for a software company. Her company has been receiving fewer projects lately, so she spends most of her time at work doing nothing. She is most likely to _____.

Think about someone's technology personality. This person primarily uses technology to gather information rather than to engage others. Which of the following describes this person?

A person with a Type A personality:

Penelope is low in self-monitoring. Which of the following characteristics would be observed in Penelope?

Giselle felt very good when she reached her office on time and completed her tasks before her deadline. This positive feeling spilled over onto her coworkers because she interacted with them in a very cheerful manner. This is an example of _____.

Which of the following is true of a conscientious person?

A person with a low-Mach personality is viewed as exploitative and unconcerned about others, often acting with the assumption that the end justifies the means.