Question 1

EQ refers to the ability to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) perceive emotions and feelings 
B) perceive,evaluate and express emotions and feelings 
C) perceive,evaluate,express and regulate emotions and feelings 
D) evaluate,express and regulate emotions and feelings 
A) perceive emotions and feelings 
B) perceive,evaluate and express emotions and feelings 
C) perceive,evaluate,express and regulate emotions and feelings 
D) evaluate,express and regulate emotions and feelings C

Question 2

A situational attribution emphasizes some aspect of the individual such as ability,skill,or internal motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following matches the researcher to the appropriate theoretical approach to personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Catell and trait,Freud and psychodynamic,Rodgers and humanistic 
B) Allpost and trait,Freud and humanistic,Rodgers and psychodynamic 
C) Catell and trait,Freud and psychodynamic,Allpost and humanistic 
D) Allpost and trait,Freud and humanistic,Catell and psychodynamic 
A) Catell and trait,Freud and psychodynamic,Rodgers and humanistic 
B) Allpost and trait,Freud and humanistic,Rodgers and psychodynamic 
C) Catell and trait,Freud and psychodynamic,Allpost and humanistic 
D) Allpost and trait,Freud and humanistic,Catell and psychodynamic A

Question 4

An acquaintance has been characterized as "HIGH MACH." What does this classification mean? What types of jobs might be best suited for this individual?

Accepted Answer

Machiavellianism is a concept derived fr

Question 5

Which of the following is not a determinant of personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Social class and other membership forces 
B) Cultural forces 
C) Hereditary forces 
D) All of these answers are determinants of personality 
A) Social class and other membership forces 
B) Cultural forces 
C) Hereditary forces 
D) All of these answers are determinants of personality

Question 6

Psychological contract violations are determined by _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the individual 
B) the organization 
C) the courts 
D) Both A and B 
A) the individual 
B) the organization 
C) the courts 
D) Both A and B

Question 7

Psychological contracts are based on the concept _________.

Accepted Answer

A) of an ever expanding volume of case law concerning the employment relationship 
B) that the psychological state of the employee is of sufficient importance to require formal inclusion in employment documents 
C) of reciprocal obligations 
D) None of the above 
A) of an ever expanding volume of case law concerning the employment relationship 
B) that the psychological state of the employee is of sufficient importance to require formal inclusion in employment documents 
C) of reciprocal obligations 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Chris has just completed a research project on a particular type of foam insulation and has determined that it should not be used in that its key component is a possible human carcinogen.This is an example of _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) the behavioral component of his attitude towards the product 
B) the affective component of his attitude towards the product 
C) the cognitive component of his attitude towards the product 
D) a dispositional bias 
A) the behavioral component of his attitude towards the product 
B) the affective component of his attitude towards the product 
C) the cognitive component of his attitude towards the product 
D) a dispositional bias

Question 9

While Pat is quick to take credit for favorable outcomes,he dismisses responsibility for poor performance instead attributing those to situational factors.This may be an example of a _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A) distinctiveness bias 
B) fundamental attribution 
C) self-serving bias 
D) self-justifying bias 
A) distinctiveness bias 
B) fundamental attribution 
C) self-serving bias 
D) self-justifying bias

Question 10

Define the term attitude and describe the three components of an attitude.Provide an example for each of these components.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are determinants of behavior b

Question 11

Dissatisfied customers appear to _________ employee job dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) have no clear relationship to 
B) when accompanied by perceived high levels of pay,have no impact on 
C) when accompanied by perceived low levels of pay,decrease 
D) decrease 
A) have no clear relationship to 
B) when accompanied by perceived high levels of pay,have no impact on 
C) when accompanied by perceived low levels of pay,decrease 
D) decrease

Question 12

What is perception and what is the process by which stimuli lead to responses?

Accepted Answer

Individuals use five senses to experienc

Question 13

A "knack" to negotiate a merger or operate a computer is an example of a(n)_________.

Accepted Answer

A) skill 
B) ability 
C) knack 
D) aptitude 
A) skill 
B) ability 
C) knack 
D) aptitude

Question 14

Chris was bitten by a dog last year and has since crossed the street whenever he sees a stray dog.This is an example of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) the behavioral component of his attitude towards dogs 
B) the affective component of his attitude towards dogs 
C) the cognitive component of his attitude towards dogs 
D) a dispositional bias 
A) the behavioral component of his attitude towards dogs 
B) the affective component of his attitude towards dogs 
C) the cognitive component of his attitude towards dogs 
D) a dispositional bias

Question 15

Diversity describes human qualities such as race,gender,and ethnicity that are different from our own and that are outside the groups to which we belong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is cognitive dissonance? Provide an example of a situation that may produce cognitive dissonance and how an individual may react to reduce that dissonance.

Accepted Answer

The term cognitive dissonance describes

Question 17

Some people believe that they're autonomous-that they're masters of their own fate and bear personal responsibility for what happens to them.Rotter called these people internals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While numerous dimensions have been associated with job satisfaction,five in particular have crucial characteristics.Surprisingly,pay is not included in this set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Those with "HIGH MACH" scores would seem better suited for structured,routine,and nonemotional situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sam sees that a subordinate has failed to meet a deadline.He assumes that the problem is due to the employee's procrastination.Sam has committed the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fundamental cognition error 
B) fundamental attribution assessment 
C) fundamental attribution error 
D) Pollyanna error 
A) fundamental cognition error 
B) fundamental attribution assessment 
C) fundamental attribution error 
D) Pollyanna error

EQ refers to the ability to ____________________.

A situational attribution emphasizes some aspect of the individual such as ability,skill,or internal motivation.

Which of the following matches the researcher to the appropriate theoretical approach to personality?

An acquaintance has been characterized as "HIGH MACH." What does this classification mean? What types of jobs might be best suited for this individual?

Which of the following is not a determinant of personality?

Psychological contract violations are determined by _________.

Psychological contracts are based on the concept _________.

Chris has just completed a research project on a particular type of foam insulation and has determined that it should not be used in that its key component is a possible human carcinogen.This is an example of _________________.

While Pat is quick to take credit for favorable outcomes,he dismisses responsibility for poor performance instead attributing those to situational factors.This may be an example of a _______________________.

Define the term attitude and describe the three components of an attitude.Provide an example for each of these components.

Dissatisfied customers appear to _________ employee job dissatisfaction.

What is perception and what is the process by which stimuli lead to responses?

A "knack" to negotiate a merger or operate a computer is an example of a(n)_________.

Chris was bitten by a dog last year and has since crossed the street whenever he sees a stray dog.This is an example of _______________.

Diversity describes human qualities such as race,gender,and ethnicity that are different from our own and that are outside the groups to which we belong.

What is cognitive dissonance? Provide an example of a situation that may produce cognitive dissonance and how an individual may react to reduce that dissonance.

Some people believe that they're autonomous-that they're masters of their own fate and bear personal responsibility for what happens to them.Rotter called these people internals.

While numerous dimensions have been associated with job satisfaction,five in particular have crucial characteristics.Surprisingly,pay is not included in this set.

Those with "HIGH MACH" scores would seem better suited for structured,routine,and nonemotional situations.

Sam sees that a subordinate has failed to meet a deadline.He assumes that the problem is due to the employee's procrastination.Sam has committed the ________.

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Managing Globally

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

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Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

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Exam 4: Individual Behavior and Differences

EQ refers to the ability to ____________________.

A situational attribution emphasizes some aspect of the individual such as ability,skill,or internal motivation.

Which of the following matches the researcher to the appropriate theoretical approach to personality?

An acquaintance has been characterized as "HIGH MACH." What does this classification mean? What types of jobs might be best suited for this individual?

Which of the following is not a determinant of personality?

Psychological contract violations are determined by _________.

Psychological contracts are based on the concept _________.

Chris has just completed a research project on a particular type of foam insulation and has determined that it should not be used in that its key component is a possible human carcinogen.This is an example of _________________.

While Pat is quick to take credit for favorable outcomes,he dismisses responsibility for poor performance instead attributing those to situational factors.This may be an example of a _______________________.

Define the term attitude and describe the three components of an attitude.Provide an example for each of these components.

Dissatisfied customers appear to _________ employee job dissatisfaction.

What is perception and what is the process by which stimuli lead to responses?

A "knack" to negotiate a merger or operate a computer is an example of a(n)_________.

Chris was bitten by a dog last year and has since crossed the street whenever he sees a stray dog.This is an example of _______________.

Diversity describes human qualities such as race,gender,and ethnicity that are different from our own and that are outside the groups to which we belong.

What is cognitive dissonance? Provide an example of a situation that may produce cognitive dissonance and how an individual may react to reduce that dissonance.

Some people believe that they're autonomous-that they're masters of their own fate and bear personal responsibility for what happens to them.Rotter called these people internals.

While numerous dimensions have been associated with job satisfaction,five in particular have crucial characteristics.Surprisingly,pay is not included in this set.

Those with "HIGH MACH" scores would seem better suited for structured,routine,and nonemotional situations.

Sam sees that a subordinate has failed to meet a deadline.He assumes that the problem is due to the employee's procrastination.Sam has committed the ________.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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