Exam 1: Developing Self-Awareness

Lana was sitting somberly in her office. Her face had an angry expression and she had a tear in her eye. One of her co-workers asked her how she was doing. Lana responded, "I am fine." Concerned, the co-worker asked, "Are you sure? " Lana again responded, "Yes, there is nothing wrong, I am fine." Which emotional intelligence ability does Lana most likely need to develop?

By not cheating on this test, you are exhibiting character strengths in line with values of honesty.

Tell a story (either fictional or based on real life) that depicts how three people with different cognitive styles might interact with each other as they work together to solve a problem. Clearly label each cognitive style as you depict it.

Describe a story (either fictional or from real life) that depicts an individual developing through the three major phases of value maturity.

Some of the areas of self-awareness are listed in 1 through 4. Which of the following are correctly listed as areas of self-awareness? 1) personal values 2) creativity 3) emotional intelligence 4) core self-evaluation

The primary dimensions of cognitive style include (1) the manner in which you gather information, and (2) the way in which you talk about information to other people.

In order to help her newer and more experienced employees understand their differences, a manager focuses on pointing out how more experienced employees are given extra privileges for scheduling. She is successfully managing diversity by understanding differences and focusing on distinctions.

The value dimension about how people manage time relates to the emphasis people place on the past, present, or future.

Which statement is accurate concerning the abilities listed in the author's definition of emotional intelligence and the list provided below? 1) ability to diagnose and recognize emotions 2) ability to control emotions 3) ability to lead a team 4) ability to manage with self-confidence

Your personal cognitive style is based on which of the following two dimensions?

The manner in which individuals gather and process information is a part of which of the following?

Describe examples (either from real life or a story of your own construction) that depict at least two of Trompenaars' pairs of cultural dimensions. What behaviors or attitudes are associated with each dimension in the examples you describe?

You want to be seen as interpersonally competent and be well liked by your college peers. Which behaviors are most likely to be viewed positively?

Research indicates that an internal locus of control is not always a positive attribute. Compare and contrast both the advantages and disadvantages of an internal locus of control and an external locus of control.

During the 1992 riots in Los Angeles where many individuals took merchandise, some argued that looters took only what they needed, like food and diapers, whereas others argued looters took only what they had been denied by the system, like TVs and stereos. If these looters were focusing on their own needs, what was their level of values maturity?

What method do the textbook authors propose to correct the problem of multiple definitions of emotional intelligence?

You need a little extra money, so you added an extra $100 to your expense reimbursement statement before handing the receipts over to accounting. Your co-worker Sara added over $1000 to her statement. If you believe Sara's actions are worse than yours, what is your level of values maturity?

Someone who is strong on the planning dimension of cognitive style tends to seek agendas, outlines, and clear processes.

If you believe a government policy would benefit those that are less advantaged than yourself, what view of ethics is this?

Harpreet is a member of an environmental protection group as she feels strongly that humans must act to preserve their environment. She works in a restaurant that uses a great deal of Styrofoam packaging for take-out food. What is most likely to occur?