Question 1

In the situation of these prisoners of war, what demonstrates that individuals tend to avoid new self-knowledge?

Accepted Answer

The case illustrates the value of self-a

Question 2

The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which individuals welcome information about themselves from their co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a meeting, you hear Mary say, "Some things are just meant to be," and "The economic health of this country is largely beyond the control of the individual." You classify Mary as a person with an external locus of control. As compared to someone with a more internal locus of control, what would you expect about Mary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less satisfaction with her work 
B)  Less alienation from the work environment 
C)  More accuracy in processing feedback about her successes and failures 
D)  Less difficulty making decisions with serious consequences for others 
A)  Less satisfaction with her work 
B)  Less alienation from the work environment 
C)  More accuracy in processing feedback about her successes and failures 
D)  Less difficulty making decisions with serious consequences for others

Question 4

What specific techniques were used to bring about the destruction of self-awareness among the prisoners?

Accepted Answer

The case illustrates the value of self-a

Question 5

Javier was getting a drink from the water cooler when Hartman approached excitedly and exclaimed, "Guess what, Javier? I got the deal ... I got the big contract ... we finally closed the sale with that giant computer company. I am so excited." Javier responded in a soft voice, "That's nice." Which emotional intelligence ability does Javier most likely need to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions 
B)  Ability to control your emotions 
C)  Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others 
D)  Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues 
A)  Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions 
B)  Ability to control your emotions 
C)  Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others 
D)  Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues

Question 6

After graduation you have decided to stay in Bedford Falls, the only place you have ever known. Which area of self-awareness most likely affected your decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive style 
B)  Interpersonal needs 
C)  Attitudes toward change 
D)  Instrumental values 
A)  Cognitive style 
B)  Interpersonal needs 
C)  Attitudes toward change 
D)  Instrumental values

Question 7

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings. Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating cognitive style 
B)  Obsessive cognitive style 
C)  Planning cognitive style 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Creating cognitive style 
B)  Obsessive cognitive style 
C)  Planning cognitive style 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Responding to a remark from a peer that a report looks like it was slapped together at the last minute (you had spent most of last week working on it), the sensitive line was crossed. Which of the following is a response most related to the sensitive line being crossed?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I think you are right, thanks for the feedback." 
B)  "You don't know what you are talking about! Call my boss if you don't believe me!" 
C)  "Well, maybe I did or maybe I didn't, what do you care?" 
D)  "Could you tell me how I might improve the report?" 
A)  "I think you are right, thanks for the feedback." 
B)  "You don't know what you are talking about! Call my boss if you don't believe me!" 
C)  "Well, maybe I did or maybe I didn't, what do you care?" 
D)  "Could you tell me how I might improve the report?"

Question 9

Explain the key areas of self-awareness. For each key area of self-awareness, provide a real-life example to support your description.

Accepted Answer

The student should describe (1) emotiona

Question 10

Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Simone will be viewed as an effective manager if she uses her ability to recognize, appreciate, and act on key fundamental differences among her employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements are true?
1) Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type.
2) Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed.
3) The three cognitive styles are knowing, planning, and creating.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement 3 is true, and statements 1 and 2 are false. 
B)  Statements 2 and 3 are true, and statement 1 is false. 
C)  None of the statements are true. 
D)  All of the statements are true. 
A)  Statement 3 is true, and statements 1 and 2 are false. 
B)  Statements 2 and 3 are true, and statement 1 is false. 
C)  None of the statements are true. 
D)  All of the statements are true.

Question 13

Your school has decided to implement a character strengths curriculum. Which of the following is most likely to be the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females will experience more positive emotions and better interpersonal relationships, whereas males will reveal greater perseverance and be more engaged in the class. 
B)  The results will depend on the national culture. Strengths that are consistent with the specific national culture will be enhanced. 
C)  There will be less depression and negative emotions in general, regardless of demographic factors. 
D)  Older students will experience more positive emotions and higher levels of integrity, whereas younger students will display greater enjoyment and be more engaged in the class. 
A)  Females will experience more positive emotions and better interpersonal relationships, whereas males will reveal greater perseverance and be more engaged in the class. 
B)  The results will depend on the national culture. Strengths that are consistent with the specific national culture will be enhanced. 
C)  There will be less depression and negative emotions in general, regardless of demographic factors. 
D)  Older students will experience more positive emotions and higher levels of integrity, whereas younger students will display greater enjoyment and be more engaged in the class.

Question 14

How should managers know and accept others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be an enigma to themselves 
B)  Work toward enlightenment and unselfishness 
C)  Work toward self-awareness and self-acceptance 
D)  Work toward self-reverence and reflection 
A)  Be an enigma to themselves 
B)  Work toward enlightenment and unselfishness 
C)  Work toward self-awareness and self-acceptance 
D)  Work toward self-reverence and reflection

Question 15

As manager, you have decided to enforce a new policy restricting dating in the office. You are comfortable with the policy and have decided that the policy will affect you also. Which ethical test did you most likely employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal gain test 
B)  Equal treatment test 
C)  Cost-benefit test 
D)  Golden rule test 
A)  Personal gain test 
B)  Equal treatment test 
C)  Cost-benefit test 
D)  Golden rule test

Question 16

Research suggests people with an internal locus of control (1) are more satisfied with work, (2) outperform externals in stressful situations, and (3) are less accurate in processing feedback about successes and failures than externals. Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statements 1 and 2 are correct. 
B)  Statement 2 is incorrect. 
C)  Statement 2 and 3 are correct. 
D)  All of the statements are correct. 
A)  Statements 1 and 2 are correct. 
B)  Statement 2 is incorrect. 
C)  Statement 2 and 3 are correct. 
D)  All of the statements are correct.

Question 17

To become a better manager, what is one of the first things one should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve one's communication skills 
B)  Seek knowledge of oneself 
C)  Manage one's time better 
D)  Empower one's employees 
A)  Improve one's communication skills 
B)  Seek knowledge of oneself 
C)  Manage one's time better 
D)  Empower one's employees

Question 18

What could be done to reform or rebuild the self-awareness of these prisoners?
 What can be done to help individuals without self-awareness to improve that skill?

Accepted Answer

The case illustrates the value of self-a

Question 19

Which of the following is true concerning people who have higher core self-evaluation scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to be selfish. 
B)  They tend to possess an overabundance of positive self-regard. 
C)  They tend to avoid diagnosing others' emotions. 
D)  They tend to choose complex and more challenging work. 
A)  They tend to be selfish. 
B)  They tend to possess an overabundance of positive self-regard. 
C)  They tend to avoid diagnosing others' emotions. 
D)  They tend to choose complex and more challenging work.

Question 20

Emotional intelligence refers to the noncognitive capabilities and skills including social skills that affect human functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the situation of these prisoners of war, what demonstrates that individuals tend to avoid new self-knowledge?

The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which individuals welcome information about themselves from their co-workers.

What specific techniques were used to bring about the destruction of self-awareness among the prisoners?

After graduation you have decided to stay in Bedford Falls, the only place you have ever known. Which area of self-awareness most likely affected your decision?

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings. Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

Responding to a remark from a peer that a report looks like it was slapped together at the last minute (you had spent most of last week working on it), the sensitive line was crossed. Which of the following is a response most related to the sensitive line being crossed?

Explain the key areas of self-awareness. For each key area of self-awareness, provide a real-life example to support your description.

Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding.

Simone will be viewed as an effective manager if she uses her ability to recognize, appreciate, and act on key fundamental differences among her employees.

Which of the following statements are true? 1) Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type. 2) Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed. 3) The three cognitive styles are knowing, planning, and creating.

Your school has decided to implement a character strengths curriculum. Which of the following is most likely to be the result?

How should managers know and accept others?

As manager, you have decided to enforce a new policy restricting dating in the office. You are comfortable with the policy and have decided that the policy will affect you also. Which ethical test did you most likely employ?

Research suggests people with an internal locus of control (1) are more satisfied with work, (2) outperform externals in stressful situations, and (3) are less accurate in processing feedback about successes and failures than externals. Which statements are correct?

To become a better manager, what is one of the first things one should do?

What could be done to reform or rebuild the self-awareness of these prisoners? What can be done to help individuals without self-awareness to improve that skill?

Which of the following is true concerning people who have higher core self-evaluation scores?

Emotional intelligence refers to the noncognitive capabilities and skills including social skills that affect human functioning.

Managing Personal Stress

Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively

Gaining Power and Influence

Motivating Performance

Negotiating and Resolving Conflict

Empowering and Engaging Others

Building Effective Teams and Teamwork

Leading Positive Change

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Exam 1: Developing Self-Awareness

In the situation of these prisoners of war, what demonstrates that individuals tend to avoid new self-knowledge?

The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which individuals welcome information about themselves from their co-workers.

What specific techniques were used to bring about the destruction of self-awareness among the prisoners?

After graduation you have decided to stay in Bedford Falls, the only place you have ever known. Which area of self-awareness most likely affected your decision?

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings. Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

Responding to a remark from a peer that a report looks like it was slapped together at the last minute (you had spent most of last week working on it), the sensitive line was crossed. Which of the following is a response most related to the sensitive line being crossed?

Explain the key areas of self-awareness. For each key area of self-awareness, provide a real-life example to support your description.

Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding.

Simone will be viewed as an effective manager if she uses her ability to recognize, appreciate, and act on key fundamental differences among her employees.

Which of the following statements are true? 1) Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type. 2) Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed. 3) The three cognitive styles are knowing, planning, and creating.

Your school has decided to implement a character strengths curriculum. Which of the following is most likely to be the result?

How should managers know and accept others?

As manager, you have decided to enforce a new policy restricting dating in the office. You are comfortable with the policy and have decided that the policy will affect you also. Which ethical test did you most likely employ?

Research suggests people with an internal locus of control (1) are more satisfied with work, (2) outperform externals in stressful situations, and (3) are less accurate in processing feedback about successes and failures than externals. Which statements are correct?

To become a better manager, what is one of the first things one should do?

What could be done to reform or rebuild the self-awareness of these prisoners? What can be done to help individuals without self-awareness to improve that skill?

Which of the following is true concerning people who have higher core self-evaluation scores?

Emotional intelligence refers to the noncognitive capabilities and skills including social skills that affect human functioning.

Managing Personal Stress

Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively

Gaining Power and Influence

Motivating Performance

Negotiating and Resolving Conflict

Empowering and Engaging Others

Building Effective Teams and Teamwork

Leading Positive Change

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