Question 1

The detrimental effects of gender stereotypes can be reduced or removed when decision makers are held accountable for their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Trust perceptions towards management are based on perceptions of

Accepted Answer

A) ability, benevolence, and support. 
B) ability, honesty, and support. 
C) ability, fairness, and support. 
D) benevolence, integrity, and support. 
E) ability, benevolence, and integrity. 
A) ability, benevolence, and support. 
B) ability, honesty, and support. 
C) ability, fairness, and support. 
D) benevolence, integrity, and support. 
E) ability, benevolence, and integrity. E

Question 3

Rosa thinks that her new hardworking friend is also very honest so she agrees to lend him some money.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) projection 
B) implicit personality theories 
C) fundamental attribution error 
D) reliance on central traits 
E) stereotyping 
A) projection 
B) implicit personality theories 
C) fundamental attribution error 
D) reliance on central traits 
E) stereotyping B

Question 4

"You're just like me.I despise you." Which perceptual tendency might the speaker be revealing?

Accepted Answer

A) Actor-observer effect 
B) Self-serving bias 
C) Projection 
D) Similar-to-me effect 
E) Central Trait 
A) Actor-observer effect 
B) Self-serving bias 
C) Projection 
D) Similar-to-me effect 
E) Central Trait

Question 5

Perceptually exaggerating the weight of some newly obtained information about an old friend is an example of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perceptually exaggerating the weight of some newly...

Question 6

Encouraging teamwork between minority and majority members should

Accepted Answer

A) reduce workplace stereotypes by requiring different individuals to work with people different than themselves. 
B) increase workplace stereotypes by requiring different individuals to work with people different than themselves. 
C) maintain workplace stereotypes by requiring different individuals to work with people different than themselves. 
D) have no effect on workplace stereotypes. 
E) result in increased employee turnover. 
A) reduce workplace stereotypes by requiring different individuals to work with people different than themselves. 
B) increase workplace stereotypes by requiring different individuals to work with people different than themselves. 
C) maintain workplace stereotypes by requiring different individuals to work with people different than themselves. 
D) have no effect on workplace stereotypes. 
E) result in increased employee turnover.

Question 7

Samantha engages in a low consensus behaviour.What other combination of cues will ensure that an observer makes a dispositional attribution about the behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) The behaviour is also low in distinctiveness and low in consistency. 
B) The behaviour is also low in distinctiveness and high in consistency. 
C) The behaviour is also high in distinctiveness and low in consistency. 
D) The behaviour is also high in distinctiveness and high in consistency. 
E) The behaviour is also low in distinctiveness and high in contrast. 
A) The behaviour is also low in distinctiveness and low in consistency. 
B) The behaviour is also low in distinctiveness and high in consistency. 
C) The behaviour is also high in distinctiveness and low in consistency. 
D) The behaviour is also high in distinctiveness and high in consistency. 
E) The behaviour is also low in distinctiveness and high in contrast.

Question 8

A stereotype suggests that we fail to perceive important distinctions within a class or category of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The person who fails to perceive differences among the members of a class or category of people has fallen prey to a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The person who fails to perceive differences...

Question 10

Women have made the most significant progress moving into senior management and executive positions in the ________ industry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Women have made the most significant progress...

Question 11

If I make a dispositional attribution about your behaviour,I am more likely to reward you or punish you than if I make a situational attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A recent study found that employees with late start times receive lower job performance ratings than employees with early start times.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) shift bias 
B) performance bias 
C) halo effect 
D) similar-to-me effect 
E) morning bias 
A) shift bias 
B) performance bias 
C) halo effect 
D) similar-to-me effect 
E) morning bias

Question 13

A(n)________ attribution is most likely to occur when distinctiveness,consistency,and consensus are all high.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ attribution is most likely to occur...

Question 14

________ is defined as the failure to perceive unpleasant emotions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as the failure to...

Question 15

LGBT women report a less ________ workplace and more hurdles than LGBT men.

Accepted Answer

The answer of LGBT women report a less ________ workplace...

Question 16

Canada's financial services sector ranks third in the world in terms of the percentage of women in ________ positions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Canada's financial services sector ranks third in...

Question 17

Discrimination on the basis of age is experienced by people as young as 40 to 45.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the halo effect? Give examples which illustrate how the halo effect might lead to either a favourable or unfavourable rating.

Accepted Answer

The halo effect occurs when the observer

Question 19

If there is a single concept that serves as a barrier to valuing diversity,it is

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination. 
B) the stereotype. 
C) stereotype threat. 
D) the halo effect. 
E) similar-to-me effect. 
A) discrimination. 
B) the stereotype. 
C) stereotype threat. 
D) the halo effect. 
E) similar-to-me effect.

Question 20

Tom attributes Lou's behaviour to immorality.This is a situational attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The detrimental effects of gender stereotypes can be reduced or removed when decision makers are held accountable for their decisions.

Trust perceptions towards management are based on perceptions of

Rosa thinks that her new hardworking friend is also very honest so she agrees to lend him some money.What is this an example of?

"You're just like me.I despise you." Which perceptual tendency might the speaker be revealing?

Perceptually exaggerating the weight of some newly obtained information about an old friend is an example of the ________.

Encouraging teamwork between minority and majority members should

Samantha engages in a low consensus behaviour.What other combination of cues will ensure that an observer makes a dispositional attribution about the behaviour?

A stereotype suggests that we fail to perceive important distinctions within a class or category of people.

The person who fails to perceive differences among the members of a class or category of people has fallen prey to a(n)________.

Women have made the most significant progress moving into senior management and executive positions in the ________ industry.

If I make a dispositional attribution about your behaviour,I am more likely to reward you or punish you than if I make a situational attribution.

A recent study found that employees with late start times receive lower job performance ratings than employees with early start times.What is this called?

A(n)________ attribution is most likely to occur when distinctiveness,consistency,and consensus are all high.

________ is defined as the failure to perceive unpleasant emotions.

LGBT women report a less ________ workplace and more hurdles than LGBT men.

Canada's financial services sector ranks third in the world in terms of the percentage of women in ________ positions.

Discrimination on the basis of age is experienced by people as young as 40 to 45.

What is the halo effect? Give examples which illustrate how the halo effect might lead to either a favourable or unfavourable rating.

If there is a single concept that serves as a barrier to valuing diversity,it is

Tom attributes Lou's behaviour to immorality.This is a situational attribution.

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Exam 3: Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

The detrimental effects of gender stereotypes can be reduced or removed when decision makers are held accountable for their decisions.

Trust perceptions towards management are based on perceptions of

Rosa thinks that her new hardworking friend is also very honest so she agrees to lend him some money.What is this an example of?

"You're just like me.I despise you." Which perceptual tendency might the speaker be revealing?

Perceptually exaggerating the weight of some newly obtained information about an old friend is an example of the ________.

Encouraging teamwork between minority and majority members should

Samantha engages in a low consensus behaviour.What other combination of cues will ensure that an observer makes a dispositional attribution about the behaviour?

A stereotype suggests that we fail to perceive important distinctions within a class or category of people.

The person who fails to perceive differences among the members of a class or category of people has fallen prey to a(n)________.

Women have made the most significant progress moving into senior management and executive positions in the ________ industry.

If I make a dispositional attribution about your behaviour,I am more likely to reward you or punish you than if I make a situational attribution.

A recent study found that employees with late start times receive lower job performance ratings than employees with early start times.What is this called?

A(n)________ attribution is most likely to occur when distinctiveness,consistency,and consensus are all high.

________ is defined as the failure to perceive unpleasant emotions.

LGBT women report a less ________ workplace and more hurdles than LGBT men.

Canada's financial services sector ranks third in the world in terms of the percentage of women in ________ positions.

Discrimination on the basis of age is experienced by people as young as 40 to 45.

What is the halo effect? Give examples which illustrate how the halo effect might lead to either a favourable or unfavourable rating.

If there is a single concept that serves as a barrier to valuing diversity,it is

Tom attributes Lou's behaviour to immorality.This is a situational attribution.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

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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