Question 1

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) four 
B) five 
C) three 
D) seven 
E) six 
A) four 
B) five 
C) three 
D) seven 
E) six B

Question 2

The effect of money on performance is greater when it is part of a pay-for-performance program than organizational behaviour modification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

People who have high negative affectivity experience more stressful conditions at work and report higher levels of workplace stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours. 
B) Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to organizational citizenship behaviours but not job performance. 
C) Some of the Big Five dimensions are related to job performance and all of them are related to organizational citizenship behaviours. 
D) Some of the Big Five dimensions are related to organizational citizenship behaviours and all of them are related to job performance. 
E) Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance and organizational citizenship behaviours. 
A) Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours. 
B) Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to organizational citizenship behaviours but not job performance. 
C) Some of the Big Five dimensions are related to job performance and all of them are related to organizational citizenship behaviours. 
D) Some of the Big Five dimensions are related to organizational citizenship behaviours and all of them are related to job performance. 
E) Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance and organizational citizenship behaviours.

Question 5

________ refers to the extent to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas.

Accepted Answer

Openness t

Question 6

According to trait activation theory,traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the text,observational learning is described as a process of

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcing others. 
B) punishing others. 
C) imitating others. 
D) showing others. 
E) managing others. 
A) reinforcing others. 
B) punishing others. 
C) imitating others. 
D) showing others. 
E) managing others.

Question 8

Self-regulation is closely related to the concept of social cognition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Behavioural plasticity has to do with how external and social influences can change people's self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The personality dimension of extraversion is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations. 
B) the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control. 
C) the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable. 
D) the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas. 
E) the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented. 
A) the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations. 
B) the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control. 
C) the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable. 
D) the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas. 
E) the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented.

Question 11

A person who is relatively unconstrained by situational forces and acts to change and influence the environment has what kind of personality?

Accepted Answer

A) High self-esteem 
B) Internal locus of control 
C) Proactive personality 
D) Positive affect 
E) General self-efficacy 
A) High self-esteem 
B) Internal locus of control 
C) Proactive personality 
D) Positive affect 
E) General self-efficacy

Question 12

To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement. 
B) extinction. 
C) negative reinforcement. 
D) continuous reinforcement. 
E) immediate reinforcement. 
A) positive reinforcement. 
B) extinction. 
C) negative reinforcement. 
D) continuous reinforcement. 
E) immediate reinforcement.

Question 13

Punishment is most effective when it is delivered according to a partial and delayed schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The imitation of a prominent model (such as a successful and respected CEO)is an example of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research on organizational behaviour modification has found that ________ has stronger effects on performance than other forms of positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on organizational behaviour modification has found...

Question 16

If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is NOT being

Accepted Answer

A) extinguished. 
B) positively reinforced. 
C) learned. 
D) negatively reinforced. 
E) modelled. 
A) extinguished. 
B) positively reinforced. 
C) learned. 
D) negatively reinforced. 
E) modelled.

Question 17

Learning is

Accepted Answer

A) a relatively temporary change in behaviour potential due to experience. 
B) a relatively permanent change in behaviour potential due to experience. 
C) not directly related to behaviour or experience. 
D) related to behaviour more than experience. 
E) concerned with both permanent and temporary changes. 
A) a relatively temporary change in behaviour potential due to experience. 
B) a relatively permanent change in behaviour potential due to experience. 
C) not directly related to behaviour or experience. 
D) related to behaviour more than experience. 
E) concerned with both permanent and temporary changes.

Question 18

Negative reinforcement is a technical term for punishment.In fact,they both mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of behaviour modelling training?

Accepted Answer

A) describe a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned 
B) provide a model displaying the effective use of the behaviours 
C) provide opportunities to practice using the behaviours 
D) determine the most appropriate reinforcement strategy 
E) provide feedback and reinforcement to trainees 
A) describe a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned 
B) provide a model displaying the effective use of the behaviours 
C) provide opportunities to practice using the behaviours 
D) determine the most appropriate reinforcement strategy 
E) provide feedback and reinforcement to trainees

Question 20

Punishment is the easiest operant technique to use effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

The effect of money on performance is greater when it is part of a pay-for-performance program than organizational behaviour modification.

People who have high negative affectivity experience more stressful conditions at work and report higher levels of workplace stress.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

________ refers to the extent to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas.

According to trait activation theory,traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

In the text,observational learning is described as a process of

Self-regulation is closely related to the concept of social cognition.

Behavioural plasticity has to do with how external and social influences can change people's self-esteem.

The personality dimension of extraversion is defined as

A person who is relatively unconstrained by situational forces and acts to change and influence the environment has what kind of personality?

To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

Punishment is most effective when it is delivered according to a partial and delayed schedule.

The imitation of a prominent model (such as a successful and respected CEO)is an example of social cognitive theory.

Research on organizational behaviour modification has found that ________ has stronger effects on performance than other forms of positive reinforcement.

If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is NOT being

Learning is

Negative reinforcement is a technical term for punishment.In fact,they both mean the same thing.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of behaviour modelling training?

Punishment is the easiest operant technique to use effectively.

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

The effect of money on performance is greater when it is part of a pay-for-performance program than organizational behaviour modification.

People who have high negative affectivity experience more stressful conditions at work and report higher levels of workplace stress.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

________ refers to the extent to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas.

According to trait activation theory,traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

In the text,observational learning is described as a process of

Self-regulation is closely related to the concept of social cognition.

Behavioural plasticity has to do with how external and social influences can change people's self-esteem.

The personality dimension of extraversion is defined as

A person who is relatively unconstrained by situational forces and acts to change and influence the environment has what kind of personality?

To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

Punishment is most effective when it is delivered according to a partial and delayed schedule.

The imitation of a prominent model (such as a successful and respected CEO)is an example of social cognitive theory.

Research on organizational behaviour modification has found that ________ has stronger effects on performance than other forms of positive reinforcement.

If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is NOT being

Learning is

Negative reinforcement is a technical term for punishment.In fact,they both mean the same thing.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps of behaviour modelling training?

Punishment is the easiest operant technique to use effectively.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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