Question 1

Behaviour modelling training is based on the ________ component of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Behaviour modelling training is based on the...

Question 2

Behaviour learned under delayed partial reinforcement will be learned slowly but it will also be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Behaviour learned under delayed partial reinforcement will...

Question 3

What is self-regulation and how can it be used by a manager to improve safety among his/her employees in the workplace? Be sure to describe self-regulation techniques and how they should be used by employees to improve safety.

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation refers to the use of lea

Question 4

Is it unethical for managers to use reinforcement strategies to control the behaviour of workers? Be sure to consider the use of organizational behaviour modification and to defend your answer.

Accepted Answer

This is an opinion question which forces

Question 5

Which of the following represents the least effective reinforcement strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Delayed reinforcement 
B) Immediate reinforcement 
C) Continuous reinforcement 
D) Negative reinforcement 
E) This question cannot be answered accurately as stated. 
A) Delayed reinforcement 
B) Immediate reinforcement 
C) Continuous reinforcement 
D) Negative reinforcement 
E) This question cannot be answered accurately as stated.

Question 6

Stop reinforcement to ________ a behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) punish 
B) extinguish 
C) model 
D) strengthen 
E) learn 
A) punish 
B) extinguish 
C) model 
D) strengthen 
E) learn

Question 7

The effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance tend to be strongest in service organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Core self-evaluations are among the best dispositional predictors of job satisfaction and job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ironically,the best models in learning terms behave in a subtle and forgettable manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called ________ learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning by virtue of direct experience with...

Question 11

Extinction is accomplished by terminating reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What personality trait is considered to be one of the best dispositional predictors of job satisfaction and job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Locus of control 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Core self-evaluations 
A) Locus of control 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Core self-evaluations

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Extinction works best when coupled with the reinforcement of a desired substitute behaviour. 
B) Behaviours learned under delayed or partial reinforcement schedules are more difficult to extinguish than those learned under continuous, immediate reinforcement. 
C) Extinction can be successful in reducing an unwanted behaviour by removing the reinforcer of that behaviour. 
D) Using the application of an unpleasant stimulus after an unwanted behaviour, extinction can reduce the probability of that behaviour occurring again. 
E) Behaviours which are eliminated through extinction may reappear if they become positively reinforced again. 
A) Extinction works best when coupled with the reinforcement of a desired substitute behaviour. 
B) Behaviours learned under delayed or partial reinforcement schedules are more difficult to extinguish than those learned under continuous, immediate reinforcement. 
C) Extinction can be successful in reducing an unwanted behaviour by removing the reinforcer of that behaviour. 
D) Using the application of an unpleasant stimulus after an unwanted behaviour, extinction can reduce the probability of that behaviour occurring again. 
E) Behaviours which are eliminated through extinction may reappear if they become positively reinforced again.

Question 14

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences,what can you say about her personality?

Accepted Answer

A) She has an internal locus of control. 
B) She has an external locus of control. 
C) She has high self-esteem. 
D) She has low self-esteem. 
E) She is a high self-monitor. 
A) She has an internal locus of control. 
B) She has an external locus of control. 
C) She has high self-esteem. 
D) She has low self-esteem. 
E) She is a high self-monitor.

Question 15

Which of the following represents the most effective punishment strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Continuous 
B) Delayed 
C) Partial 
D) Intermittent 
E) This question cannot be answered accurately as stated. 
A) Continuous 
B) Delayed 
C) Partial 
D) Intermittent 
E) This question cannot be answered accurately as stated.

Question 16

________ is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the degree to which a...

Question 17

Which of the following is a key part of an employee recognition program?

Accepted Answer

A) The type of award 
B) The amount of financial reward 
C) Public acknowledgement 
D) The fairness of the program 
E) The type of recognition 
A) The type of award 
B) The amount of financial reward 
C) Public acknowledgement 
D) The fairness of the program 
E) The type of recognition

Question 18

________ characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ characteristics influence people's behaviour when the...

Question 19

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are all aspects of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are...

Behaviour modelling training is based on the ________ component of social cognitive theory.

Behaviour learned under delayed partial reinforcement will be learned slowly but it will also be ________.

What is self-regulation and how can it be used by a manager to improve safety among his/her employees in the workplace? Be sure to describe self-regulation techniques and how they should be used by employees to improve safety.

Is it unethical for managers to use reinforcement strategies to control the behaviour of workers? Be sure to consider the use of organizational behaviour modification and to defend your answer.

Which of the following represents the least effective reinforcement strategy?

Stop reinforcement to ________ a behaviour.

The effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance tend to be strongest in service organizations.

Core self-evaluations are among the best dispositional predictors of job satisfaction and job performance.

Ironically,the best models in learning terms behave in a subtle and forgettable manner.

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called ________ learning.

Extinction is accomplished by terminating reinforcement.

What personality trait is considered to be one of the best dispositional predictors of job satisfaction and job performance?

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is FALSE?

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences,what can you say about her personality?

Which of the following represents the most effective punishment strategy?

________ is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Which of the following is a key part of an employee recognition program?

________ characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic.

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are all aspects of ________.

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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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

Behaviour modelling training is based on the ________ component of social cognitive theory.

Behaviour learned under delayed partial reinforcement will be learned slowly but it will also be ________.

What is self-regulation and how can it be used by a manager to improve safety among his/her employees in the workplace? Be sure to describe self-regulation techniques and how they should be used by employees to improve safety.

Is it unethical for managers to use reinforcement strategies to control the behaviour of workers? Be sure to consider the use of organizational behaviour modification and to defend your answer.

Which of the following represents the least effective reinforcement strategy?

Stop reinforcement to ________ a behaviour.

The effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance tend to be strongest in service organizations.

Core self-evaluations are among the best dispositional predictors of job satisfaction and job performance.

Ironically,the best models in learning terms behave in a subtle and forgettable manner.

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called ________ learning.

Extinction is accomplished by terminating reinforcement.

What personality trait is considered to be one of the best dispositional predictors of job satisfaction and job performance?

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is FALSE?

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences,what can you say about her personality?

Which of the following represents the most effective punishment strategy?

________ is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Which of the following is a key part of an employee recognition program?

________ characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic.

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are all aspects of ________.

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

Filters