Exam 1: Developing Self-Awareness

What is neuroticism?

Your boss was arrested for embezzlement at the office. As he walks past you handcuffed, he states, "You know, you and I possess the same values, I just didn't stick to mine." Which is the boss an example of?

You think you would like to join the Peace Corps and see the world, live in another culture, and experience new situations. Which subscale from the Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale would indicate whether you would enjoy the Peace Corps experience?

Which of the following statements are correct? (1) individuals differ in their level of values development, (2) individuals hold different sets of instrumental values at different stages of development, and (3) peoples' value priorities do not change once they become adults.

Emotional intelligence can be developed and improved.

Describe an actual example from your life of someone's sensitive line being crossed (it might be yourself). What were the signals that indicated the crossing of a sensitive line? How was threat rigidity manifest?

Which of the following is not included in the definition of emotional intelligence adopted by the textbook authors?

Marvin consistently finds fault with Alicia's competence as a manager. Because Alicia has been told she is doing a good job she therefore responds in a threatened, rigid way. Thus, her most likely response will be to defend herself in light of Marvin's accusations.

Managers of Spanish or Hispanic origin, in general, place a high degree of emphasis on personal accomplishments and achievements.

What does the text suggest is an important element in gaining self awareness?

What mechanisms do people use, and what mechanisms could the prisoners of war have used, to resist a change in their self-concepts?

In Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture, which value dimensions refer to how individuals relate to others? 1) Universalism vs. particularism 2) Individualism vs. collectivism 3) Affective vs. neutral 4) Specific vs. diffuse 5) Achievement vs. ascription 6) Past and present vs. future 7) Internal vs. external

As compared to those with an external locus of control, research suggests that internals (1) are more likely to comply with leader directions, (2) are more likely to be promoted, and (3) engage in more entrepreneurial activities. Which statements are correct?

Based on the Locus of Control Scale you determine you have an external locus of control. This means that you have always had an external locus of control, and will always have an external locus of control, since locus of control is a fixed trait.

According to research cited by the textbook authors, the general competency of emotional intelligence of individuals has increased over time.

It is obvious that Talia values her privacy as she rarely talks about her husband and children in conversations with her co-workers. Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture, which cultural dimension does Talia's behavior in the workplace most closely relate to?

If you stole something to save a stranger's life (you received no compensation), what would be your level of moral judgment?

Self-awareness is at the foundation of personal life management skills.

What is self-efficacy?

On the Locus of Control Scale discussed in the Skill Assessment portion of your text, Morgan scored below the mean and George scored above the mean. How could these results be interpreted?