Exam 16: Applied Psychology

A group of employees who work together toward shared goals and can choose their own methods of achieving results as long as they are effective are referred to as a(n) __________ team.

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self-managed,self managed

Regarding the field of educational psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Describe the teaching strategies of direct instruction and discovery learning, noting the advantages of each.

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Answer will include that in direct instruction, factual information is presented by lecture, demonstration, and rote practice. In discovery learning, teachers create conditions that encourage students to discover or construct knowledge for themselves. Both approaches have certain advantages. Students of direct instruction do slightly better on achievement tests than students in discovery classrooms. However, students of discovery learning do somewhat better on tests of abstract thinking, creativity, and problem solving. They also tend to be more independent, curious, and positive in their attitudes toward school.

In a typical social dilemma, no one individual intentionally acts against the group interest, but if many people act alike, collective harm is done.

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By 2030, we will be using how many Earth's worth of resources every year?

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Question 5

Most members of death-qualified juries are white males with high incomes, conservative values, and authoritarian attitudes.

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Question 6

College students who display posters on the walls of their dormitory rooms or apartments are demonstrating territorial marking.

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Question 7

The transformational leader achieves the goals of the company through idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

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Question 8

Today's harsh economic realities often require more of leaders than being person-oriented. It requires a leadership style that seeks to encourage employees to exceed expectations and look beyond self-interest to help the organization better compete. This new style of leadership is called

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Question 9

A jury composed of people who favor the death penalty or at least are indifferent to it are referred to as a(n) __________ jury.

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Question 10

Studies have shown that companies with more women in leadership roles perform better financially.

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Question 11

If a person stops to think about the "flow" state, it goes away.

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Question 12

Which of the following is NOT usually used to adjust one's arousal level?

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Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a social environment?

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Question 14

If Tony enjoys tinkering with car engines and working on various gadgets, his vocational interest themes, according to John Holland, would be classified as __________.

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Question 15

An electronics manufacturer who rotates workers among several different jobs or switches them to a complete cycle of work in order for them to gain knowledge is using an approach known as usability testing.

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Question 16

Discuss the common triggers for workplace anger and what can be done to prevent it, including the characteristics of healthy organizations that promote the well-being of their employees.

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Question 17

Higher rates of job satisfaction cultivate positive moods, which are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 18

An automobile manufacturer who relies on management by objectives allows employees to choose

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Question 19

Dr. Aron studies the effects buildings have on people's behavior and designs buildings using behavioral principles. Dr. Aron is a(n) __________ psychologist.

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A group of employees who work together toward shared goals and can choose their own methods of achieving results as long as they are effective are referred to as a(n) __________ team.

Regarding the field of educational psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the teaching strategies of direct instruction and discovery learning, noting the advantages of each.

In a typical social dilemma, no one individual intentionally acts against the group interest, but if many people act alike, collective harm is done.

By 2030, we will be using how many Earth's worth of resources every year?

Most members of death-qualified juries are white males with high incomes, conservative values, and authoritarian attitudes.

College students who display posters on the walls of their dormitory rooms or apartments are demonstrating territorial marking.

The transformational leader achieves the goals of the company through idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

Today's harsh economic realities often require more of leaders than being person-oriented. It requires a leadership style that seeks to encourage employees to exceed expectations and look beyond self-interest to help the organization better compete. This new style of leadership is called

A jury composed of people who favor the death penalty or at least are indifferent to it are referred to as a(n) __________ jury.

Studies have shown that companies with more women in leadership roles perform better financially.

If a person stops to think about the "flow" state, it goes away.

Which of the following is NOT usually used to adjust one's arousal level?

Which of the following is an example of a social environment?

If Tony enjoys tinkering with car engines and working on various gadgets, his vocational interest themes, according to John Holland, would be classified as __________.

An electronics manufacturer who rotates workers among several different jobs or switches them to a complete cycle of work in order for them to gain knowledge is using an approach known as usability testing.

Discuss the common triggers for workplace anger and what can be done to prevent it, including the characteristics of healthy organizations that promote the well-being of their employees.

Higher rates of job satisfaction cultivate positive moods, which are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

An automobile manufacturer who relies on management by objectives allows employees to choose

Dr. Aron studies the effects buildings have on people's behavior and designs buildings using behavioral principles. Dr. Aron is a(n) __________ psychologist.

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