Question 1

Central tendency is our propensity to organize perceptions of others around certain key traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

On a construction site,Ray drops a wrench and it almost hits Cecil on the head.If Cecil develops a situational (as opposed to dispositional)explanation of Ray's behaviour he might assume that

Accepted Answer

A) he was the target of a murder attempt. 
B) the wrench was oily and it slipped. 
C) Ray is stupid. 
D) Ray is a careless person. 
E) Ray has a poor aim. 
A) he was the target of a murder attempt. 
B) the wrench was oily and it slipped. 
C) Ray is stupid. 
D) Ray is a careless person. 
E) Ray has a poor aim.

Question 3

Describe the nature of gender and age stereotypes and the impact they have on human resource decisions.

Accepted Answer

The nature of gender stereotypes is such

Question 4

We tend to see members of a category as embodying the most typical attributes of that category,or what are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We tend to see members of a...

Question 5

Having a mental model where certain traits tend to "fit together" is indicative of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

implicit p

Question 6

You have a friend who is very tall and always seems to be getting paid more than you and everyone else that is shorter than him.One reason for this might be ________.

Accepted Answer

reliance o

Question 7

The professor who gives all C's to his class is committing

Accepted Answer

A) halo. 
B) central tendency. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) central trait bias. 
E) harshness. 
A) halo. 
B) central tendency. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) central trait bias. 
E) harshness.

Question 8

Define perceived organizational support and describe organizational support theory?

Accepted Answer

Perceived organizational support refers

Question 9

If primacy is operating within a selection interview,the job candidate would be well advised to

Accepted Answer

A) get an early appointment to see the interviewer. 
B) see the interviewer early in the morning. 
C) be sure her good qualities come out early in the interview. 
D) engage the interviewer in small talk before getting down to business. 
E) ask for a different interviewer. 
A) get an early appointment to see the interviewer. 
B) see the interviewer early in the morning. 
C) be sure her good qualities come out early in the interview. 
D) engage the interviewer in small talk before getting down to business. 
E) ask for a different interviewer.

Question 10

A manager is completing performance evaluations of his employees.Unwittingly,he allows his perceptions of their attendance to colour his ratings of many specific characteristics,including their quality and quantity of work.Thus,those with poor attendance invariably get poor ratings.What's happened?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge-of-predictor bias 
B) Harshness 
C) Halo effect 
D) Contrast effects 
E) Similar-to-me effect 
A) Knowledge-of-predictor bias 
B) Harshness 
C) Halo effect 
D) Contrast effects 
E) Similar-to-me effect

Question 11

The fundamental attribution error occurs when we blame others for our failures and take credit for our successes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The tendency for a rater to give more favourable evaluations to those who he/she finds are similar to him/her in background or attitudes is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

similar-to

Question 13

A recency effect means that the most recently acquired information we have about a target person has the least effect on our impression of the target.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) visible minorities 
B) women 
C) older employees 
D) LGBT employees 
E) immigrants 
A) visible minorities 
B) women 
C) older employees 
D) LGBT employees 
E) immigrants

Question 15

________ is characterized by individual differences such as race,age,physical ability,and sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is characterized by individual differences such...

Question 16

In 2014,what CEO became the first CEO of a fortune 500 company to publicly announce that he was gay?

Accepted Answer

A) Bill Gates 
B) Tim Cook 
C) Steve Jobs 
D) Tom Jones 
E) Mark Zuckerberg 
A) Bill Gates 
B) Tim Cook 
C) Steve Jobs 
D) Tom Jones 
E) Mark Zuckerberg

Question 17

Explain the difference between situational and dispositional attributions.

Accepted Answer

Situational attributions are explanation

Question 18

________ are rated more favourably than ________ for male-dominated jobs,especially by ________ raters.

Accepted Answer

A) Men; women; female 
B) Women; men; male 
C) Women; men; female 
D) Men; women; male 
E) Managers; employees; male 
A) Men; women; female 
B) Women; men; male 
C) Women; men; female 
D) Men; women; male 
E) Managers; employees; male

Question 19

What is a stereotype threat? Give an example and discuss its implications for individuals and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A stereotype threat occurs when members

Question 20

What is social identity theory and how does it help us understand stereotypes and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

According to social identity theory,peop

Central tendency is our propensity to organize perceptions of others around certain key traits.

On a construction site,Ray drops a wrench and it almost hits Cecil on the head.If Cecil develops a situational (as opposed to dispositional)explanation of Ray's behaviour he might assume that

Describe the nature of gender and age stereotypes and the impact they have on human resource decisions.

We tend to see members of a category as embodying the most typical attributes of that category,or what are called ________.

Having a mental model where certain traits tend to "fit together" is indicative of a(n)________.

You have a friend who is very tall and always seems to be getting paid more than you and everyone else that is shorter than him.One reason for this might be ________.

The professor who gives all C's to his class is committing

Define perceived organizational support and describe organizational support theory?

If primacy is operating within a selection interview,the job candidate would be well advised to

A manager is completing performance evaluations of his employees.Unwittingly,he allows his perceptions of their attendance to colour his ratings of many specific characteristics,including their quality and quantity of work.Thus,those with poor attendance invariably get poor ratings.What's happened?

The fundamental attribution error occurs when we blame others for our failures and take credit for our successes.

The tendency for a rater to give more favourable evaluations to those who he/she finds are similar to him/her in background or attitudes is called the ________.

A recency effect means that the most recently acquired information we have about a target person has the least effect on our impression of the target.

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

________ is characterized by individual differences such as race,age,physical ability,and sexual orientation.

In 2014,what CEO became the first CEO of a fortune 500 company to publicly announce that he was gay?

Explain the difference between situational and dispositional attributions.

are rated more favourably than for male-dominated jobs,especially by raters.

What is a stereotype threat? Give an example and discuss its implications for individuals and organizations.

What is social identity theory and how does it help us understand stereotypes and discrimination?

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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Exam 3: Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Central tendency is our propensity to organize perceptions of others around certain key traits.

On a construction site,Ray drops a wrench and it almost hits Cecil on the head.If Cecil develops a situational (as opposed to dispositional)explanation of Ray's behaviour he might assume that

Describe the nature of gender and age stereotypes and the impact they have on human resource decisions.

We tend to see members of a category as embodying the most typical attributes of that category,or what are called ________.

Having a mental model where certain traits tend to "fit together" is indicative of a(n)________.

You have a friend who is very tall and always seems to be getting paid more than you and everyone else that is shorter than him.One reason for this might be ________.

The professor who gives all C's to his class is committing

Define perceived organizational support and describe organizational support theory?

If primacy is operating within a selection interview,the job candidate would be well advised to

A manager is completing performance evaluations of his employees.Unwittingly,he allows his perceptions of their attendance to colour his ratings of many specific characteristics,including their quality and quantity of work.Thus,those with poor attendance invariably get poor ratings.What's happened?

The fundamental attribution error occurs when we blame others for our failures and take credit for our successes.

The tendency for a rater to give more favourable evaluations to those who he/she finds are similar to him/her in background or attitudes is called the ________.

A recency effect means that the most recently acquired information we have about a target person has the least effect on our impression of the target.

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

________ is characterized by individual differences such as race,age,physical ability,and sexual orientation.

In 2014,what CEO became the first CEO of a fortune 500 company to publicly announce that he was gay?

Explain the difference between situational and dispositional attributions.

________ are rated more favourably than ________ for male-dominated jobs,especially by ________ raters.

What is a stereotype threat? Give an example and discuss its implications for individuals and organizations.

What is social identity theory and how does it help us understand stereotypes and discrimination?

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

Filters

are rated more favourably than for male-dominated jobs,especially by raters.