Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual orientation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational approaches to sexual orientation have remained the same since the 1960's. 
B)  In all states, only a man and a woman can marry. 
C)  In all states, it is illegal to fire an employee based on sexual orientation. 
D)  In some states, it is still legal to fire an employee based on sexual orientation. 
A)  Organizational approaches to sexual orientation have remained the same since the 1960's. 
B)  In all states, only a man and a woman can marry. 
C)  In all states, it is illegal to fire an employee based on sexual orientation. 
D)  In some states, it is still legal to fire an employee based on sexual orientation. D

Question 2

Researchers believe that we receive ______ of our personality from environmental and situational factors such as culture, religion, and family life.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  less than half 
C)  60% 
D)  95% 
A)  20% 
B)  less than half 
C)  60% 
D)  95% C

Question 3

Which type of diversity can lead to discrimination when managers or recruiters judge or stereotype others on superficial differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  deep level 
B)  surface level 
C)  exterior level 
D)  bottom level 
A)  deep level 
B)  surface level 
C)  exterior level 
D)  bottom level B

Question 4

Differences in attitudes, values, beliefs, and personality are all examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  surface-level diversity 
B)  bottom-level diversity 
C)  deep-level diversity 
D)  top-level diversity 
A)  surface-level diversity 
B)  bottom-level diversity 
C)  deep-level diversity 
D)  top-level diversity

Question 5

Of the four MBTI pairs of preferences, which one relates to the approach one takes to making decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion and introversion 
B)  sensing and intuiting 
C)  thinking and feeling 
D)  judging and perceiving 
A)  extroversion and introversion 
B)  sensing and intuiting 
C)  thinking and feeling 
D)  judging and perceiving

Question 6

______ is the belief we have about our own worth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-concept 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Self-awareness 
A)  Self-concept 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Self-awareness

Question 7

The way one processes information relates to which pair of psychological preferences of the MBTI?

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion and introversion 
B)  sensing and intuiting 
C)  thinking and feeling 
D)  judging and perceiving 
A)  extroversion and introversion 
B)  sensing and intuiting 
C)  thinking and feeling 
D)  judging and perceiving

Question 8

The parents of Zachary are determined to do everything right. They feel that if they do their job as parents perfectly, then their son will grow up to be a thriving, upstanding, and successful adult; someone who can take charge in any situation and is a leader. This is important to them because they lack that quality themselves and have admired it in other people. Zachary's parents believe that ______ is where we get our personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  fauna 
B)  nurture 
C)  foster 
D)  nature 
A)  fauna 
B)  nurture 
C)  foster 
D)  nature

Question 9

The tendency to be tense, moody, irritable, and temperamental is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism 
B)  extroversion 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  conscientiousness 
A)  neuroticism 
B)  extroversion 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  conscientiousness

Question 10

Tyler likes to motivate his sales team with prizes. At the end of each quarter, he recognizes the highest producer. Ashley is the only one on his team who has never won the award. Instead, she consistently slows down at the end of each quarter even though she had been leading the group most of the quarter. After great thought about Ashley's quiet nature, Tyler realized that Ashley did not like to have the attention placed on her in a public forum. He then adjusted how he motivates by adding quiet accolades to his approach. This is an example of understanding ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  individual differences 
A)  self-concept 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  individual differences

Question 11

What is not a correct statement regarding the MBTI psychometric questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been criticized by academics for providing a rather simplified view of personality. 
B)  It can be a valuable tool for increasing self-awareness. 
C)  The results of the questionnaire are not a definitive description of personality type, merely suggestions. 
D)  It boxes personalities into three main categories. 
A)  It has been criticized by academics for providing a rather simplified view of personality. 
B)  It can be a valuable tool for increasing self-awareness. 
C)  The results of the questionnaire are not a definitive description of personality type, merely suggestions. 
D)  It boxes personalities into three main categories.

Question 12

Of the following types of people, which type of people is relatively easiest to understand?

Accepted Answer

A)  people who are like us 
B)  people who behave differently than us 
C)  people who think differently than us 
D)  people who make decisions different from us 
A)  people who are like us 
B)  people who behave differently than us 
C)  people who think differently than us 
D)  people who make decisions different from us

Question 13

What are the two types of locus of control?

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal and outermost 
B)  interior and exterior 
C)  internal and reciprocal 
D)  internal and external 
A)  reciprocal and outermost 
B)  interior and exterior 
C)  internal and reciprocal 
D)  internal and external

Question 14

Which is not an example of surface-level diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  ethnicity 
C)  values 
D)  age 
A)  gender 
B)  ethnicity 
C)  values 
D)  age

Question 15

Self-esteem is our belief in our ability to succeed in a specific task or situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Caitlyn thinks she is capable of taking on the challenges that work brings her. She enjoys her job however, she fears that she is not going to be able to complete her presentation for next week's meeting. Caitlyn has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  high self-esteem and high self-efficacy 
B)  low self-esteem and high self-efficacy 
C)  high self-esteem and low self-efficacy 
D)  low self-esteem and low self-efficacy 
A)  high self-esteem and high self-efficacy 
B)  low self-esteem and high self-efficacy 
C)  high self-esteem and low self-efficacy 
D)  low self-esteem and low self-efficacy

Question 17

Which trait is not an example of a physical personality trait inherited from nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  eye color 
B)  temper 
C)  height 
D)  blood type 
A)  eye color 
B)  temper 
C)  height 
D)  blood type

Question 18

Ethnicity is related to factors such as skin, hair, or eye color, whereas race is associated with sociological factors such as nationality, culture, language, and ancestry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is an outcome of research on Generation Z?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation Z tends to be less patriotic than other generations. 
B)  Generation Z is less racially diverse than previous generations. 
C)  Generation Z is less supportive than previous generations of marrying other races. 
D)  Generation Z is less inclined to have friends from other races than previous generations. 
A)  Generation Z tends to be less patriotic than other generations. 
B)  Generation Z is less racially diverse than previous generations. 
C)  Generation Z is less supportive than previous generations of marrying other races. 
D)  Generation Z is less inclined to have friends from other races than previous generations.

Question 20

Four of the five managers in Jose's company are male. Therefore, Jose feels that he has a good chance of being promoted. Which aspect of diversity is Jose's company not following?

Accepted Answer

A)  race and ethnicity 
B)  sex 
C)  gender 
D)  ability 
A)  race and ethnicity 
B)  sex 
C)  gender 
D)  ability

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual orientation in the United States?

Researchers believe that we receive ______ of our personality from environmental and situational factors such as culture, religion, and family life.

Which type of diversity can lead to discrimination when managers or recruiters judge or stereotype others on superficial differences?

Differences in attitudes, values, beliefs, and personality are all examples of ______.

Of the four MBTI pairs of preferences, which one relates to the approach one takes to making decisions?

______ is the belief we have about our own worth.

The way one processes information relates to which pair of psychological preferences of the MBTI?

The tendency to be tense, moody, irritable, and temperamental is referred to as ______.

What is not a correct statement regarding the MBTI psychometric questionnaire?

Of the following types of people, which type of people is relatively easiest to understand?

What are the two types of locus of control?

Which is not an example of surface-level diversity?

Self-esteem is our belief in our ability to succeed in a specific task or situation.

Caitlyn thinks she is capable of taking on the challenges that work brings her. She enjoys her job however, she fears that she is not going to be able to complete her presentation for next week's meeting. Caitlyn has ______.

Which trait is not an example of a physical personality trait inherited from nature?

Ethnicity is related to factors such as skin, hair, or eye color, whereas race is associated with sociological factors such as nationality, culture, language, and ancestry.

Which of the following statements is an outcome of research on Generation Z?

Four of the five managers in Jose's company are male. Therefore, Jose feels that he has a good chance of being promoted. Which aspect of diversity is Jose's company not following?

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Exam 2: Diversity and Individual Differences

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual orientation in the United States?

Researchers believe that we receive ______ of our personality from environmental and situational factors such as culture, religion, and family life.

Which type of diversity can lead to discrimination when managers or recruiters judge or stereotype others on superficial differences?

Differences in attitudes, values, beliefs, and personality are all examples of ______.

Of the four MBTI pairs of preferences, which one relates to the approach one takes to making decisions?

______ is the belief we have about our own worth.

The way one processes information relates to which pair of psychological preferences of the MBTI?

The tendency to be tense, moody, irritable, and temperamental is referred to as ______.

What is not a correct statement regarding the MBTI psychometric questionnaire?

Of the following types of people, which type of people is relatively easiest to understand?

What are the two types of locus of control?

Which is not an example of surface-level diversity?

Self-esteem is our belief in our ability to succeed in a specific task or situation.

Caitlyn thinks she is capable of taking on the challenges that work brings her. She enjoys her job however, she fears that she is not going to be able to complete her presentation for next week's meeting. Caitlyn has ______.

Which trait is not an example of a physical personality trait inherited from nature?

Ethnicity is related to factors such as skin, hair, or eye color, whereas race is associated with sociological factors such as nationality, culture, language, and ancestry.

Which of the following statements is an outcome of research on Generation Z?

Four of the five managers in Jose's company are male. Therefore, Jose feels that he has a good chance of being promoted. Which aspect of diversity is Jose's company not following?

Why Organizational Behavior Matters

Perception and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Motivation: Concepts and Theoretical Perspectives

Motivation: Practices and Applications

Teams

Decision Making, Creativity, and Innovation

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Organizations

Effective Communication

Trust, Conflict, and Negotiation

Leadership Perspectives

Influence, Power, Politics

Organizations and Culture

Organizational Change and Structure

Filters