Question 1

Match the following:
-Extravert

Accepted Answer

A) Likes closure. 
B) Logical decision maker. 
C) Energized by interaction with others. 
D) Pays attention to data gathered through physical senses. 
E) Prefers a flexible, more spontaneous life. 
A) Likes closure. 
B) Logical decision maker. 
C) Energized by interaction with others. 
D) Pays attention to data gathered through physical senses. 
E) Prefers a flexible, more spontaneous life.

Question 2

An employee who does not get along well with other employees but generates the most sales is evaluated only on sales performance. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) the cognitive miser 
C) the self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) selective perception 
A) stereotyping 
B) the cognitive miser 
C) the self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) selective perception

Question 3

Which trait is associated with less absenteeism at work?

Accepted Answer

A) low self-esteem 
B) external locus of control 
C) general self-efficacy 
D) positive affect 
A) low self-esteem 
B) external locus of control 
C) general self-efficacy 
D) positive affect

Question 4

Match the following:
-Self-Serving Bias

Accepted Answer

A) A broad set of personality traits that refers to self-concept and is comprised of locus of control, self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, and emotional stability. 
B) One's generalized belief about situational and self-control. 
C) When focusing on one's behavior the tendency to internal attributions for successes and external attributions for failures. 
D) The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from others and the situation. 
E) Positive and negative mood dispositions at work. 
A) A broad set of personality traits that refers to self-concept and is comprised of locus of control, self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, and emotional stability. 
B) One's generalized belief about situational and self-control. 
C) When focusing on one's behavior the tendency to internal attributions for successes and external attributions for failures. 
D) The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from others and the situation. 
E) Positive and negative mood dispositions at work.

Question 5

The most common method of assessing personality is through projective testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Jungian approach to personality, the basic preference that reflects what we pay attention to or how we prefer to gather information is:

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion/introversion 
B) sensing/intuiting 
C) thinking/feeling 
D) judging/perceiving 
A) extraversion/introversion 
B) sensing/intuiting 
C) thinking/feeling 
D) judging/perceiving

Question 7

Match the following:
-Carl Jung

Accepted Answer

A) A widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses a variety of psychological disorders. 
B) A projective test or measure of personality. 
C) A popular instrument based on Jungian personality theory. 
D) He suggested that human similarities and differences could be understood by combining preferences. 
E) Direct indices of personality.
F)Behavior is a function of the person and environment 
A) A widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses a variety of psychological disorders. 
B) A projective test or measure of personality. 
C) A popular instrument based on Jungian personality theory. 
D) He suggested that human similarities and differences could be understood by combining preferences. 
E) Direct indices of personality.
F)Behavior is a function of the person and environment

Question 8

Attribution theory helps to __________ behavior in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) measure 
B) explain causes of 
C) specify correct or appropriate 
D) observe 
A) measure 
B) explain causes of 
C) specify correct or appropriate 
D) observe

Question 9

As a supervisor of a group of employees, all of whom have an internal locus of control, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) closely supervise them 
B) provide explicit and frequent job instructions 
C) expect to frequently discipline group members for slowness and lack of initiative 
D) allow them considerable leeway in determining how to perform their work 
A) closely supervise them 
B) provide explicit and frequent job instructions 
C) expect to frequently discipline group members for slowness and lack of initiative 
D) allow them considerable leeway in determining how to perform their work

Question 10

The perceiver's pattern of thinking or manner in which they assemble and interpret information about another person is:

Accepted Answer

A) the strength of situational cues 
B) cognitive structure 
C) self-concept 
D) attitude structuring 
A) the strength of situational cues 
B) cognitive structure 
C) self-concept 
D) attitude structuring

Question 11

Match the following:
-Self-esteem

Accepted Answer

A) The way in which factors such as skills, abilities, personalities, values, and ethics vary from one person to another. 
B) A relatively stable set of characteristics that influences one's behavior. 
C) Behavior is a function of the person and his or her environment. 
D) Tendencies of persons to respond to situations in consistent ways. 
E) A person's general feeling of self-worth. 
A) The way in which factors such as skills, abilities, personalities, values, and ethics vary from one person to another. 
B) A relatively stable set of characteristics that influences one's behavior. 
C) Behavior is a function of the person and his or her environment. 
D) Tendencies of persons to respond to situations in consistent ways. 
E) A person's general feeling of self-worth.

Question 12

Increasing workforce diversity is likely to reduce __________ as a barrier to social perception.

Accepted Answer

A) the primacy effect 
B) first-impression error 
C) selective perception 
D) stereotyping 
A) the primacy effect 
B) first-impression error 
C) selective perception 
D) stereotyping

Question 13

Match the following:
-Thinker

Accepted Answer

A) Likes closure. 
B) Logical decision maker. 
C) Energized by interaction with others. 
D) Pays attention to data gathered through physical senses. 
E) Prefers a flexible, more spontaneous life. 
A) Likes closure. 
B) Logical decision maker. 
C) Energized by interaction with others. 
D) Pays attention to data gathered through physical senses. 
E) Prefers a flexible, more spontaneous life.

Question 14

Match the following:
-Perceiver

Accepted Answer

A) Likes closure. 
B) Logical decision maker. 
C) Energized by interaction with others. 
D) Pays attention to data gathered through physical senses. 
E) Prefers a flexible, more spontaneous life. 
A) Likes closure. 
B) Logical decision maker. 
C) Energized by interaction with others. 
D) Pays attention to data gathered through physical senses. 
E) Prefers a flexible, more spontaneous life.

Question 15

Match the following:
-Rorschach

Accepted Answer

A) A widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses a variety of psychological disorders. 
B) A projective test or measure of personality. 
C) A popular instrument based on Jungian personality theory. 
D) He suggested that human similarities and differences could be understood by combining preferences. 
E) Direct indices of personality.
F)Behavior is a function of the person and environment 
A) A widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses a variety of psychological disorders. 
B) A projective test or measure of personality. 
C) A popular instrument based on Jungian personality theory. 
D) He suggested that human similarities and differences could be understood by combining preferences. 
E) Direct indices of personality.
F)Behavior is a function of the person and environment

Question 16

Personality is defined as a relatively stable set of characteristics that influence an individual's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the MBTI a successful top executive is likely to be a/an:

Accepted Answer

A) introvert, intuitor, feeler, and perceiver 
B) introvert, sensor, thinker, and perceiver 
C) extrovert, intuitor, feeler, and judger 
D) extrovert, sensor, thinker, and judger 
A) introvert, intuitor, feeler, and perceiver 
B) introvert, sensor, thinker, and perceiver 
C) extrovert, intuitor, feeler, and judger 
D) extrovert, sensor, thinker, and judger

Question 18

Individuals with positive affect are:

Accepted Answer

A) people with low self-efficacy 
B) low self-monitors 
C) people with high anxiety 
D) more likely to help others at work. 
A) people with low self-efficacy 
B) low self-monitors 
C) people with high anxiety 
D) more likely to help others at work.

Question 19

Susan was reflecting on Jim's behavior in her recent meeting with Jim regarding his performance review. Normally Jim is outgoing, sure of himself, and Susan would consider him high on indicators of CSE. Jim however, was rather subdued and quiet during the review. Jim's behavior could best be explained as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) a weak situation 
B) Jim is a high self monitor 
C) a strong situation 
D) random variation in behavior 
A) a weak situation 
B) Jim is a high self monitor 
C) a strong situation 
D) random variation in behavior

Question 20

Jung contended that the most important distinction between individuals was the:

Accepted Answer

A) extravert/introvert preference 
B) sensing/intuiting preference 
C) thinking/feeling preference 
D) judging/perceiving preference 
A) extravert/introvert preference 
B) sensing/intuiting preference 
C) thinking/feeling preference 
D) judging/perceiving preference

Match the following: -Extravert

An employee who does not get along well with other employees but generates the most sales is evaluated only on sales performance. This is an example of:

Which trait is associated with less absenteeism at work?

Match the following: -Self-Serving Bias

The most common method of assessing personality is through projective testing.

According to the Jungian approach to personality, the basic preference that reflects what we pay attention to or how we prefer to gather information is:

Match the following: -Carl Jung

Attribution theory helps to __________ behavior in organizations.

As a supervisor of a group of employees, all of whom have an internal locus of control, you should:

The perceiver's pattern of thinking or manner in which they assemble and interpret information about another person is:

Match the following: -Self-esteem

Increasing workforce diversity is likely to reduce __________ as a barrier to social perception.

Match the following: -Thinker

Match the following: -Perceiver

Match the following: -Rorschach

Personality is defined as a relatively stable set of characteristics that influence an individual's behavior.

According to the MBTI a successful top executive is likely to be a/an:

Individuals with positive affect are:

Jung contended that the most important distinction between individuals was the:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 3: Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Match the following: -Extravert

An employee who does not get along well with other employees but generates the most sales is evaluated only on sales performance. This is an example of:

Which trait is associated with less absenteeism at work?

Match the following: -Self-Serving Bias

The most common method of assessing personality is through projective testing.

According to the Jungian approach to personality, the basic preference that reflects what we pay attention to or how we prefer to gather information is:

Match the following: -Carl Jung

Attribution theory helps to __________ behavior in organizations.

As a supervisor of a group of employees, all of whom have an internal locus of control, you should:

The perceiver's pattern of thinking or manner in which they assemble and interpret information about another person is:

Match the following: -Self-esteem

Increasing workforce diversity is likely to reduce __________ as a barrier to social perception.

Match the following: -Thinker

Match the following: -Perceiver

Match the following: -Rorschach

Personality is defined as a relatively stable set of characteristics that influence an individual's behavior.

According to the MBTI a successful top executive is likely to be a/an:

Individuals with positive affect are:

Jung contended that the most important distinction between individuals was the:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters