Question 1

The concept of prejudice is most closely related to:

Accepted Answer

A) behaviour modification. 
B) stereotyping. 
C) Johari Window. 
D) attribution process. 
E) social learning theory. 
A) behaviour modification. 
B) stereotyping. 
C) Johari Window. 
D) attribution process. 
E) social learning theory.

Question 2

Fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute the behaviour of other people to internal factors more than external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to social identity theory,people tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) perceive themselves as members of several groups. 
B) perceive that their own actions are due to the situation,whereas the behaviours of other people are mainly due to their motivation and ability. 
C) believe that people in their own groups share common traits and people in comparison groups share a different set of traits. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) perceive themselves as members of several groups and believe that people in their own groups share common traits and people in comparison groups share a different set of traits. 
A) perceive themselves as members of several groups. 
B) perceive that their own actions are due to the situation,whereas the behaviours of other people are mainly due to their motivation and ability. 
C) believe that people in their own groups share common traits and people in comparison groups share a different set of traits. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) perceive themselves as members of several groups and believe that people in their own groups share common traits and people in comparison groups share a different set of traits.

Question 4

If you form a general negative impression of a person based on one prominent characteristic,and it colours your perception of other characteristics of that person,it is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Projection bias 
B) The halo effect 
C) Selective attention 
D) Self-serving bias 
E) Stereotyping 
A) Projection bias 
B) The halo effect 
C) Selective attention 
D) Self-serving bias 
E) Stereotyping

Question 5

Screening out information that is contrary to our values and assumptions is called:

Accepted Answer

A) confirmation bias 
B) selective attention 
C) screening bias 
D) value-affirmation 
E) None of the above is correct 
A) confirmation bias 
B) selective attention 
C) screening bias 
D) value-affirmation 
E) None of the above is correct

Question 6

The first step in a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when the observer acts differently towards people with whom he or she has high expectations than towards those with whom he or she has low expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employees can break out of their existing mental models by working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds that bring different mental models to the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The three structural dimensions of self-concept are: complexity,consistency and clarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Stereotyping is an extension of the social identity process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Our likelihood of noticing a person or object depends on its:

Accepted Answer

A) novelty. 
B) intensity. 
C) motion. 
D) size. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) novelty. 
B) intensity. 
C) motion. 
D) size. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Attribution theory mainly explains the selective attention process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The process of receiving information about and making sense of the world around us is called:

Accepted Answer

A) perception. 
B) projection. 
C) social learning. 
D) social identity. 
E) personal identity. 
A) perception. 
B) projection. 
C) social learning. 
D) social identity. 
E) personal identity.

Question 13

Self-efficacy is a perception and a general trait related to self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Self-concept clarity increases as they get older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the Johari Window,the ___________ area includes information about you that is known both to you and others.

Accepted Answer

A) mid-level 
B) hidden 
C) unknown 
D) blind 
E) open 
A) mid-level 
B) hidden 
C) unknown 
D) blind 
E) open

Question 16

People who believe that their successful completion of a project is due to their skill and hard work are making an internal attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An internal locus of control characterizes people who think only of themselves rather than people around them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The primacy effect occurs because we have a strong need to quickly make sense of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jim has just arrived late for work.This is the third time over the past five days that he has arrived more than 30 minutes late.However,you conclude that Jim's lateness is due to factors beyond his control because most other employees who also take Jim's route to work have also been late to work on these days.According to attribution theory,what attribution have you made of Jim's lateness and based on what attribution rule?

Accepted Answer

A) Internal attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
B) External attribution due to high consistency. 
C) Internal attribution due to high distinctiveness. 
D) External attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
E) External attribution due to high consensus. 
A) Internal attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
B) External attribution due to high consistency. 
C) Internal attribution due to high distinctiveness. 
D) External attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
E) External attribution due to high consensus.

Question 20

Stereotyping helps up in several valuable ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The concept of prejudice is most closely related to:

Fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute the behaviour of other people to internal factors more than external factors.

According to social identity theory,people tend to:

If you form a general negative impression of a person based on one prominent characteristic,and it colours your perception of other characteristics of that person,it is called:

Screening out information that is contrary to our values and assumptions is called:

The first step in a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when the observer acts differently towards people with whom he or she has high expectations than towards those with whom he or she has low expectations.

Employees can break out of their existing mental models by working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds that bring different mental models to the workplace.

The three structural dimensions of self-concept are: complexity,consistency and clarity.

Stereotyping is an extension of the social identity process.

Our likelihood of noticing a person or object depends on its:

Attribution theory mainly explains the selective attention process.

The process of receiving information about and making sense of the world around us is called:

Self-efficacy is a perception and a general trait related to self-concept.

Self-concept clarity increases as they get older.

In the Johari Window,the ___________ area includes information about you that is known both to you and others.

People who believe that their successful completion of a project is due to their skill and hard work are making an internal attribution.

An internal locus of control characterizes people who think only of themselves rather than people around them.

The primacy effect occurs because we have a strong need to quickly make sense of other people.

Stereotyping helps up in several valuable ways.

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

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Exam 3: Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

The concept of prejudice is most closely related to:

Fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to attribute the behaviour of other people to internal factors more than external factors.

According to social identity theory,people tend to:

If you form a general negative impression of a person based on one prominent characteristic,and it colours your perception of other characteristics of that person,it is called:

Screening out information that is contrary to our values and assumptions is called:

The first step in a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when the observer acts differently towards people with whom he or she has high expectations than towards those with whom he or she has low expectations.

Employees can break out of their existing mental models by working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds that bring different mental models to the workplace.

The three structural dimensions of self-concept are: complexity,consistency and clarity.

Stereotyping is an extension of the social identity process.

Our likelihood of noticing a person or object depends on its:

Attribution theory mainly explains the selective attention process.

The process of receiving information about and making sense of the world around us is called:

Self-efficacy is a perception and a general trait related to self-concept.

Self-concept clarity increases as they get older.

In the Johari Window,the ___________ area includes information about you that is known both to you and others.

People who believe that their successful completion of a project is due to their skill and hard work are making an internal attribution.

An internal locus of control characterizes people who think only of themselves rather than people around them.

The primacy effect occurs because we have a strong need to quickly make sense of other people.

Stereotyping helps up in several valuable ways.

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

Filters