Question 1

The ____________________ process occurs when individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention.

Accepted Answer

perceptual selectivity

Question 2

Extreme competitiveness,impatience,aggressiveness,and devotion to work are included in Type B behavior pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A halo blinds the perceiver to other attributes that should be used in generating a more complete assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute,either favorable or unfavorable,is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  projection. 
B)  the halo effect. 
C)  perceptual defense. 
D)  stereotyping. 
E)  attribution. 
A)  projection. 
B)  the halo effect. 
C)  perceptual defense. 
D)  stereotyping. 
E)  attribution.

Question 5

Person-job fit is the extent to which a person's ability and personality matches the requirements of a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ conflict occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands from others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attitude 
B)  Role 
C)  Personality 
D)  Perception 
E)  Ability 
A)  Attitude 
B)  Role 
C)  Personality 
D)  Perception 
E)  Ability

Question 7

____________________ is the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the tendency to direct much...

Question 8

Behavioral scientists consider attitudes to have three components: cognitions,affect,and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following refers to a change in behavior or performance that occurs as the result of experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Conceptualization 
C)  Observation 
D)  Learning 
E)  Distortion 
A)  Stress 
B)  Conceptualization 
C)  Observation 
D)  Learning 
E)  Distortion

Question 10

____________________ are judgments about what caused a person's behavior-something about the person or something about the situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are judgments about what caused a...

Question 11

Proximity is the tendency to group sensory data because they are alike in some way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jay is a trusting and forgiving individual who gets along with others because of being good-natured and cooperative.This describes which of the Big Five personality factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Emotional stability 
D)  Openness to experience 
E)  Extroversion 
A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Emotional stability 
D)  Openness to experience 
E)  Extroversion

Question 13

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge 
B)  Behavior 
C)  Dissonance 
D)  Affect 
E)  Cognitions 
A)  Knowledge 
B)  Behavior 
C)  Dissonance 
D)  Affect 
E)  Cognitions

Question 14

Briefly describe the perception process.

Accepted Answer

First we observe information (sensory da

Question 15

Teresa is highly imaginative and an artistically sensitive individual who displays a high degree of creativity.According to the Big Five personality factors,these qualities describe her openness to experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ralph is a tireless workaholic who spends most of his time thinking about work,even when not at work.He considers this to be the norm at his place of employment,and believes that his three subordinates are equally committed to their jobs. This is an example of which perceptual distortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Halo effect 
C)  Perceptual defense 
D)  Personality expression 
E)  Projection 
A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Halo effect 
C)  Perceptual defense 
D)  Personality expression 
E)  Projection

Question 17

From attributions viewpoint,if the behavior is in consensus,the perceiver will probably respond to similar situations in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

People have a high external locus of control when they feel in control of their own fate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An internal attribution says something about the situation has caused the person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A high degree of ____ means you can accurately assess your own strengths and limitations and have a healthy sense of self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-management 
B)  social cohesiveness 
C)  social awareness 
D)  relationship management 
E)  self-awareness 
A)  self-management 
B)  social cohesiveness 
C)  social awareness 
D)  relationship management 
E)  self-awareness

The ____________________ process occurs when individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention.

Extreme competitiveness,impatience,aggressiveness,and devotion to work are included in Type B behavior pattern.

A halo blinds the perceiver to other attributes that should be used in generating a more complete assessment.

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute,either favorable or unfavorable,is an example of

Person-job fit is the extent to which a person's ability and personality matches the requirements of a job.

________ conflict occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands from others.

____________________ is the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain.

Behavioral scientists consider attitudes to have three components: cognitions,affect,and behavior.

Which of the following refers to a change in behavior or performance that occurs as the result of experience?

____________________ are judgments about what caused a person's behavior-something about the person or something about the situation.

Proximity is the tendency to group sensory data because they are alike in some way.

Jay is a trusting and forgiving individual who gets along with others because of being good-natured and cooperative.This describes which of the Big Five personality factors?

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

Briefly describe the perception process.

Teresa is highly imaginative and an artistically sensitive individual who displays a high degree of creativity.According to the Big Five personality factors,these qualities describe her openness to experience.

Ralph is a tireless workaholic who spends most of his time thinking about work,even when not at work.He considers this to be the norm at his place of employment,and believes that his three subordinates are equally committed to their jobs. This is an example of which perceptual distortion?

From attributions viewpoint,if the behavior is in consensus,the perceiver will probably respond to similar situations in the same way.

People have a high external locus of control when they feel in control of their own fate.

An internal attribution says something about the situation has caused the person's behavior.

A high degree of ____ means you can accurately assess your own strengths and limitations and have a healthy sense of self-confidence.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 10: Understanding Individual Behavior

The ____________________ process occurs when individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention.

Extreme competitiveness,impatience,aggressiveness,and devotion to work are included in Type B behavior pattern.

A halo blinds the perceiver to other attributes that should be used in generating a more complete assessment.

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute,either favorable or unfavorable,is an example of

Person-job fit is the extent to which a person's ability and personality matches the requirements of a job.

________ conflict occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands from others.

____________________ is the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain.

Behavioral scientists consider attitudes to have three components: cognitions,affect,and behavior.

Which of the following refers to a change in behavior or performance that occurs as the result of experience?

____________________ are judgments about what caused a person's behavior-something about the person or something about the situation.

Proximity is the tendency to group sensory data because they are alike in some way.

Jay is a trusting and forgiving individual who gets along with others because of being good-natured and cooperative.This describes which of the Big Five personality factors?

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

Briefly describe the perception process.

Teresa is highly imaginative and an artistically sensitive individual who displays a high degree of creativity.According to the Big Five personality factors,these qualities describe her openness to experience.

Ralph is a tireless workaholic who spends most of his time thinking about work,even when not at work.He considers this to be the norm at his place of employment,and believes that his three subordinates are equally committed to their jobs. This is an example of which perceptual distortion?

From attributions viewpoint,if the behavior is in consensus,the perceiver will probably respond to similar situations in the same way.

People have a high external locus of control when they feel in control of their own fate.

An internal attribution says something about the situation has caused the person's behavior.

A high degree of ____ means you can accurately assess your own strengths and limitations and have a healthy sense of self-confidence.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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