Question 1

Describe the Dunning-Kruger effect. Describe the Barnum effect. How does each effect fall within the confines of self-awareness?

Accepted Answer

The Dunning-Kruger effect is the finding

Question 2

Cognitive ability is the single most influential individual difference factor for successful job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some individuals can use mood ________ to actively change negative mood states to positive ones.

Accepted Answer

A) repair 
B) restoration 
C) mending 
D) overhaul 
E) reformation 
A) repair 
B) restoration 
C) mending 
D) overhaul 
E) reformation

Question 4

Assertiveness is listed as one of the Big Five personality factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the four, specific traits that comprise core self-evaluations? What organizational outcomes are associated with people who score high on core self-evaluations?

Accepted Answer

The four traits comprising core self-eva

Question 6

Neuroticism is a component of the "dark triad."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The three factors that comprise the Dark Side of human personality are psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and

Accepted Answer

A) narcissism. 
B) neuroticism. 
C) introversion. 
D) impulsiveness. 
E) mysticism. 
A) narcissism. 
B) neuroticism. 
C) introversion. 
D) impulsiveness. 
E) mysticism.

Question 8

An organizational ________ is a person at work who has an attitude of contempt, frustration, and distrust toward an object or multiple objects.

Accepted Answer

A) nihilist 
B) doubter 
C) pessimist 
D) cynic 
E) skeptic 
A) nihilist 
B) doubter 
C) pessimist 
D) cynic 
E) skeptic

Question 9

The ability to process perceive emotion in order to make sense of it within what is known about the world is known as emotion

Accepted Answer

A) understanding. 
B) perception. 
C) regulation. 
D) awareness. 
E) mindfulness. 
A) understanding. 
B) perception. 
C) regulation. 
D) awareness. 
E) mindfulness.

Question 10

Discuss the role that cognitive ability and emotional intelligence play in successful job performance.

Accepted Answer

First, discuss what cognitive

Question 11

________ commitment is an emotional attachment to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Affective 
B) Normative 
C) Organizational 
D) Continuance 
E) Endurance 
A) Affective 
B) Normative 
C) Organizational 
D) Continuance 
E) Endurance

Question 12

The degree of power over life events we perceive we possess is known as

Accepted Answer

A) locus of control. 
B) self-evaluations. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) generalized self-efficacy. 
E) specific self-efficacy. 
A) locus of control. 
B) self-evaluations. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) generalized self-efficacy. 
E) specific self-efficacy.

Question 13

Which is not one of the four individual difference factors featured and discussed in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

A) perception 
B) ability 
C) attitudes 
D) emotions 
E) personality 
A) perception 
B) ability 
C) attitudes 
D) emotions 
E) personality

Question 14

The name for the type of test designed to detect and predict deviant behaviors before hiring someone is a(an)________ test.

Accepted Answer

A) principle 
B) honor 
C) truth 
D) integrity 
E) honesty 
A) principle 
B) honor 
C) truth 
D) integrity 
E) honesty

Question 15

Describe major outcomes associated with common job attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Job attitudes are appraisals of your job

Question 16

What is the Dark Triad? List and describe its three factors. What organizational outcomes does the Dark Triad predict?

Accepted Answer

The three traits collectively known as t

Question 17

Define personality and describe the Big Five model. Which trait best predicts success for (a)any job, (b)salespeople, and (c)managerial training positions?

Accepted Answer

Personality is the set of mental traits/

Question 18

In general, your scores on each of the Big Five personality traits will not change much over your lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is an organizational cynic? Give advice on how to manage him or her.

Accepted Answer

The organizational cynicism is an attitu

Question 20

What is organizational commitment? List and describe the three types of commitment. What organizational outcomes are predicted by organizational commitment?

Accepted Answer

Organizational commitment is an attitude

Describe the Dunning-Kruger effect. Describe the Barnum effect. How does each effect fall within the confines of self-awareness?

Cognitive ability is the single most influential individual difference factor for successful job performance.

Some individuals can use mood ________ to actively change negative mood states to positive ones.

Assertiveness is listed as one of the Big Five personality factors.

What are the four, specific traits that comprise core self-evaluations? What organizational outcomes are associated with people who score high on core self-evaluations?

Neuroticism is a component of the "dark triad."

The three factors that comprise the Dark Side of human personality are psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and

An organizational ________ is a person at work who has an attitude of contempt, frustration, and distrust toward an object or multiple objects.

The ability to process perceive emotion in order to make sense of it within what is known about the world is known as emotion

Discuss the role that cognitive ability and emotional intelligence play in successful job performance.

________ commitment is an emotional attachment to the organization.

The degree of power over life events we perceive we possess is known as

Which is not one of the four individual difference factors featured and discussed in this chapter?

The name for the type of test designed to detect and predict deviant behaviors before hiring someone is a(an)________ test.

Describe major outcomes associated with common job attitudes.

What is the Dark Triad? List and describe its three factors. What organizational outcomes does the Dark Triad predict?

Define personality and describe the Big Five model. Which trait best predicts success for (a)any job, (b)salespeople, and (c)managerial training positions?

In general, your scores on each of the Big Five personality traits will not change much over your lifetime.

What is an organizational cynic? Give advice on how to manage him or her.

What is organizational commitment? List and describe the three types of commitment. What organizational outcomes are predicted by organizational commitment?

Ob: What It Is and Why It Matters

The Central Role of People in Organizations

Workplace Stress

Problem Solving

Organizational Ethics

Persuasive Communication

Motivation

Conflict Negotiation

Power Influence

Leadership

Team Effectiveness

Culture Diversity

Organizational Structure Design

Making Change

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Exam 3: Individual Differences

Describe the Dunning-Kruger effect. Describe the Barnum effect. How does each effect fall within the confines of self-awareness?

Cognitive ability is the single most influential individual difference factor for successful job performance.

Some individuals can use mood ________ to actively change negative mood states to positive ones.

Assertiveness is listed as one of the Big Five personality factors.

What are the four, specific traits that comprise core self-evaluations? What organizational outcomes are associated with people who score high on core self-evaluations?

Neuroticism is a component of the "dark triad."

The three factors that comprise the Dark Side of human personality are psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and

An organizational ________ is a person at work who has an attitude of contempt, frustration, and distrust toward an object or multiple objects.

The ability to process perceive emotion in order to make sense of it within what is known about the world is known as emotion

Discuss the role that cognitive ability and emotional intelligence play in successful job performance.

________ commitment is an emotional attachment to the organization.

The degree of power over life events we perceive we possess is known as

Which is not one of the four individual difference factors featured and discussed in this chapter?

The name for the type of test designed to detect and predict deviant behaviors before hiring someone is a(an)________ test.

Describe major outcomes associated with common job attitudes.

What is the Dark Triad? List and describe its three factors. What organizational outcomes does the Dark Triad predict?

Define personality and describe the Big Five model. Which trait best predicts success for (a)any job, (b)salespeople, and (c)managerial training positions?

In general, your scores on each of the Big Five personality traits will not change much over your lifetime.

What is an organizational cynic? Give advice on how to manage him or her.

What is organizational commitment? List and describe the three types of commitment. What organizational outcomes are predicted by organizational commitment?

Ob: What It Is and Why It Matters

The Central Role of People in Organizations

Workplace Stress

Problem Solving

Organizational Ethics

Persuasive Communication

Motivation

Conflict Negotiation

Power Influence

Leadership

Team Effectiveness

Culture Diversity

Organizational Structure Design

Making Change

Filters