Question 1

We are more likely to notice objects with features that are repetitive,intense and in motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Categorical thinking is mostly a conscious process of deciding what information in the environment to notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What perceptual error occurs when a supervisor incorrectly rates an employee at a similar level across all performance dimensions based on an overall impression of that employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Attribution error 
B) Stereotyping 
C) Projection bias 
D) Halo effect 
E) Recency effect 
A) Attribution error 
B) Stereotyping 
C) Projection bias 
D) Halo effect 
E) Recency effect

Question 4

When supervisors create a positive self-fulfilling prophecy,they tend to change employee behaviour by:

Accepted Answer

A) showing more emotional support to the employee through non-verbal cues. 
B) providing more frequent and valuable feedback and reinforcement. 
C) assigning more challenging goals to the employee. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) providing more frequent and valuable feedback and reinforcement and assigning more challenging goals to the employee. 
A) showing more emotional support to the employee through non-verbal cues. 
B) providing more frequent and valuable feedback and reinforcement. 
C) assigning more challenging goals to the employee. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) providing more frequent and valuable feedback and reinforcement and assigning more challenging goals to the employee.

Question 5

Mature adults tend to have a lower complexity that remains relatively stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You are more likely to make an internal attribution about someone's poor performance if you have also observed the person performing that task poorly in the past and have observed other employees performing the task well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Self-evaluation is mostly defined in terms of the following three concepts: self-esteem,self-efficacy,and locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The capacity to empathize with other cultures is an important characteristic of global mindset.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A global mindset includes having an awareness of,openness to,and respect for one's views and practices throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If John takes credit for work that he completes on time,but blames his co-workers for his delays,he is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) fundamental attribution error. 
B) primacy effect. 
C) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) self-serving bias. 
E) projection bias. 
A) fundamental attribution error. 
B) primacy effect. 
C) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) self-serving bias. 
E) projection bias.

Question 11

Social identity theory partially explains why people in low-status jobs tend to define themselves in terms of non-job groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In attribution theory,the question "Does the person act this way in other settings?" relates directly to:

Accepted Answer

A) self-confidence. 
B) distinctiveness 
C) consistency 
D) external attribution 
E) consensus 
A) self-confidence. 
B) distinctiveness 
C) consistency 
D) external attribution 
E) consensus

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the person or object that influences selective attention?

Accepted Answer

A) Intensity 
B) Novelty 
C) Motion 
D) Size 
E) Color 
A) Intensity 
B) Novelty 
C) Motion 
D) Size 
E) Color

Question 14

___________ is the process of filtering information received by our senses.

Accepted Answer

A) Personal identity 
B) Social learning 
C) Projection 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Selective attention 
A) Personal identity 
B) Social learning 
C) Projection 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Selective attention

Question 15

The consistency of a person's multiple selves increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

People with high self-esteem are less influenced by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which process involves deciding whether an observed behaviour or event is largely caused by internal or external factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Attribution 
B) Social identity 
C) Selective attention 
D) Personality 
E) Self-fulfilling prophecy 
A) Attribution 
B) Social identity 
C) Selective attention 
D) Personality 
E) Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 18

According to the authors,the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent,attractive,lucky,ethical,valued,and so forth is called

Accepted Answer

A) Self-enhancement 
B) Self-glorification 
C) Narcissism 
D) Self-esteem 
E) Self-efficacy 
A) Self-enhancement 
B) Self-glorification 
C) Narcissism 
D) Self-esteem 
E) Self-efficacy

Question 19

According to the halo effect,a supervisor's initial expectations of you influence your behaviour so that you are more likely to act consistently with those expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is a positive relationship between self-efficacy and self-evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

We are more likely to notice objects with features that are repetitive,intense and in motion.

Categorical thinking is mostly a conscious process of deciding what information in the environment to notice.

What perceptual error occurs when a supervisor incorrectly rates an employee at a similar level across all performance dimensions based on an overall impression of that employee?

When supervisors create a positive self-fulfilling prophecy,they tend to change employee behaviour by:

Mature adults tend to have a lower complexity that remains relatively stable.

You are more likely to make an internal attribution about someone's poor performance if you have also observed the person performing that task poorly in the past and have observed other employees performing the task well.

Self-evaluation is mostly defined in terms of the following three concepts: self-esteem,self-efficacy,and locus of control.

The capacity to empathize with other cultures is an important characteristic of global mindset.

A global mindset includes having an awareness of,openness to,and respect for one's views and practices throughout the world.

If John takes credit for work that he completes on time,but blames his co-workers for his delays,he is exhibiting:

Social identity theory partially explains why people in low-status jobs tend to define themselves in terms of non-job groups.

In attribution theory,the question "Does the person act this way in other settings?" relates directly to:

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the person or object that influences selective attention?

___________ is the process of filtering information received by our senses.

The consistency of a person's multiple selves increases with age.

People with high self-esteem are less influenced by others.

Which process involves deciding whether an observed behaviour or event is largely caused by internal or external factors?

According to the authors,the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent,attractive,lucky,ethical,valued,and so forth is called

According to the halo effect,a supervisor's initial expectations of you influence your behaviour so that you are more likely to act consistently with those expectations.

There is a positive relationship between self-efficacy and self-evaluation.

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Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

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Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

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Exam 3: Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

We are more likely to notice objects with features that are repetitive,intense and in motion.

Categorical thinking is mostly a conscious process of deciding what information in the environment to notice.

What perceptual error occurs when a supervisor incorrectly rates an employee at a similar level across all performance dimensions based on an overall impression of that employee?

When supervisors create a positive self-fulfilling prophecy,they tend to change employee behaviour by:

Mature adults tend to have a lower complexity that remains relatively stable.

You are more likely to make an internal attribution about someone's poor performance if you have also observed the person performing that task poorly in the past and have observed other employees performing the task well.

Self-evaluation is mostly defined in terms of the following three concepts: self-esteem,self-efficacy,and locus of control.

The capacity to empathize with other cultures is an important characteristic of global mindset.

A global mindset includes having an awareness of,openness to,and respect for one's views and practices throughout the world.

If John takes credit for work that he completes on time,but blames his co-workers for his delays,he is exhibiting:

Social identity theory partially explains why people in low-status jobs tend to define themselves in terms of non-job groups.

In attribution theory,the question "Does the person act this way in other settings?" relates directly to:

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the person or object that influences selective attention?

___________ is the process of filtering information received by our senses.

The consistency of a person's multiple selves increases with age.

People with high self-esteem are less influenced by others.

Which process involves deciding whether an observed behaviour or event is largely caused by internal or external factors?

According to the authors,the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent,attractive,lucky,ethical,valued,and so forth is called

According to the halo effect,a supervisor's initial expectations of you influence your behaviour so that you are more likely to act consistently with those expectations.

There is a positive relationship between self-efficacy and self-evaluation.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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