Question 1

According to Richard Lazarus, happiness or joy is a goal incongruent emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with an external locus of control tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) be more agreeable than internals 
B) prefer pay-for-performance compensation plans 
C) attribute outcomes to environmental causes 
D) believe they are in control of the events that affect their lives 
E) credit positive events to their own abilities 
A) be more agreeable than internals 
B) prefer pay-for-performance compensation plans 
C) attribute outcomes to environmental causes 
D) believe they are in control of the events that affect their lives 
E) credit positive events to their own abilities

Question 3

Richard S Lazarus draws a distinction between positive and negative emotions that is goal oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a proactive personality? How does having a proactive personality relate to resiliency?

Accepted Answer

A proactive personality is someone who i

Question 5

_____ is a goal congruent emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety 
B) Anger 
C) Guilt 
D) Sadness 
E) Relief 
A) Anxiety 
B) Anger 
C) Guilt 
D) Sadness 
E) Relief

Question 6

_____ is a goal incongruent emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) Joy 
B) Pride 
C) Love 
D) Sadness 
E) Relief 
A) Joy 
B) Pride 
C) Love 
D) Sadness 
E) Relief

Question 7

_____ is defined as the ability to manage oneself and interact with others in mature and constructive ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-esteem 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Locus of control 
E) Personality 
A) Self-esteem 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Locus of control 
E) Personality

Question 8

Intelligence is influenced by biological as well as environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jim, who has an internal locus of control, failed his last history test. Jim is apt to respond to the failing grade by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) claiming the test was poorly constructed 
B) complaining to the dean of the college 
C) despairing of ever passing the course 
D) blaming the instructor for inadequately preparing him for the test 
E) admitting that he hadn't studied hard enough to prepare himself 
A) claiming the test was poorly constructed 
B) complaining to the dean of the college 
C) despairing of ever passing the course 
D) blaming the instructor for inadequately preparing him for the test 
E) admitting that he hadn't studied hard enough to prepare himself

Question 10

People program themselves for success or failure by enacting their self-efficacy expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Emotional intelligence scores are a better predictor of job performance than the Big Five personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Since paid employment is a prime determinant of overall self-esteem, unemployment can have a devastating impact on an individual's self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the Big Five personality dimensions, a person scoring high on _____ is relaxed, secure, and unworried.

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability 
E) openness to experience 
A) extraversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability 
E) openness to experience

Question 14

Resiliency is the ability to handle pressure and quickly bounce back from personal and career setbacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Emotional self-control, transparency, adaptability, achievement, initiative, and optimism are all elements of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-awareness 
B) self-management 
C) social awareness 
D) relationship management 
E) social competence 
A) self-awareness 
B) self-management 
C) social awareness 
D) relationship management 
E) social competence

Question 16

Debra hates veal, but at a party at her friend's house, she is served veal for dinner. She hides her revulsion, does not let anyone realize that she hates veal, and eats the other items on the menu. Which of the following can be ascertained from Debra's behavior at the party?

Accepted Answer

A) She has high self-confidence. 
B) She has low self-esteem. 
C) She has high self-efficacy. 
D) She is a high self-monitor. 
E) She has openness to experience. 
A) She has high self-confidence. 
B) She has low self-esteem. 
C) She has high self-efficacy. 
D) She is a high self-monitor. 
E) She has openness to experience.

Question 17

You are rushing to class when a Ryan, who is your colleague, stops you and begins to discuss a personal problem. You want to break off the conversation so that you can get to class on time. You glance at your watch, but he keeps talking. You say "I've got to go. I'm going to be late for class." He continues. You turn and start to walk away, but Ryan follows you and keeps talking as if he never received any of your verbal and nonverbal signals that the conversation must end. Which of the following concepts best explains Ryan's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) He has an external locus of control. 
B) He is a low self-monitor. 
C) He has high self-efficacy. 
D) He has low self-esteem. 
E) He rates high on the agreeableness dimension. 
A) He has an external locus of control. 
B) He is a low self-monitor. 
C) He has high self-efficacy. 
D) He has low self-esteem. 
E) He rates high on the agreeableness dimension.

Question 18

Among the Big Five personality dimensions, extraversion had the strongest positive correlation with job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People with an internal locus of control tend to attribute key outcomes in their lives to environmental causes, such as luck or fate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n) _____ personality is defined as someone who identifies opportunities, is action-oriented, shows initiative, and perseveres to change things.

Accepted Answer

A) proactive 
B) agreeable 
C) emotionally stable 
D) extrovert 
E) external locus of control 
A) proactive 
B) agreeable 
C) emotionally stable 
D) extrovert 
E) external locus of control

According to Richard Lazarus, happiness or joy is a goal incongruent emotion.

People with an external locus of control tend to ____.

Richard S Lazarus draws a distinction between positive and negative emotions that is goal oriented.

What is a proactive personality? How does having a proactive personality relate to resiliency?

_____ is a goal congruent emotion.

_____ is a goal incongruent emotion.

_____ is defined as the ability to manage oneself and interact with others in mature and constructive ways.

Intelligence is influenced by biological as well as environmental factors.

Jim, who has an internal locus of control, failed his last history test. Jim is apt to respond to the failing grade by ____.

People program themselves for success or failure by enacting their self-efficacy expectations.

Emotional intelligence scores are a better predictor of job performance than the Big Five personality dimensions.

Since paid employment is a prime determinant of overall self-esteem, unemployment can have a devastating impact on an individual's self-esteem.

According to the Big Five personality dimensions, a person scoring high on _____ is relaxed, secure, and unworried.

Resiliency is the ability to handle pressure and quickly bounce back from personal and career setbacks.

Emotional self-control, transparency, adaptability, achievement, initiative, and optimism are all elements of _____.

Debra hates veal, but at a party at her friend's house, she is served veal for dinner. She hides her revulsion, does not let anyone realize that she hates veal, and eats the other items on the menu. Which of the following can be ascertained from Debra's behavior at the party?

Among the Big Five personality dimensions, extraversion had the strongest positive correlation with job performance.

People with an internal locus of control tend to attribute key outcomes in their lives to environmental causes, such as luck or fate.

A(n) _____ personality is defined as someone who identifies opportunities, is action-oriented, shows initiative, and perseveres to change things.

Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Leadership

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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Exam 5: Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

According to Richard Lazarus, happiness or joy is a goal incongruent emotion.

People with an external locus of control tend to ____.

Richard S Lazarus draws a distinction between positive and negative emotions that is goal oriented.

What is a proactive personality? How does having a proactive personality relate to resiliency?

_____ is a goal congruent emotion.

_____ is a goal incongruent emotion.

_____ is defined as the ability to manage oneself and interact with others in mature and constructive ways.

Intelligence is influenced by biological as well as environmental factors.

Jim, who has an internal locus of control, failed his last history test. Jim is apt to respond to the failing grade by ____.

People program themselves for success or failure by enacting their self-efficacy expectations.

Emotional intelligence scores are a better predictor of job performance than the Big Five personality dimensions.

Since paid employment is a prime determinant of overall self-esteem, unemployment can have a devastating impact on an individual's self-esteem.

According to the Big Five personality dimensions, a person scoring high on _____ is relaxed, secure, and unworried.

Resiliency is the ability to handle pressure and quickly bounce back from personal and career setbacks.

Emotional self-control, transparency, adaptability, achievement, initiative, and optimism are all elements of _____.

Debra hates veal, but at a party at her friend's house, she is served veal for dinner. She hides her revulsion, does not let anyone realize that she hates veal, and eats the other items on the menu. Which of the following can be ascertained from Debra's behavior at the party?

Among the Big Five personality dimensions, extraversion had the strongest positive correlation with job performance.

People with an internal locus of control tend to attribute key outcomes in their lives to environmental causes, such as luck or fate.

A(n) _____ personality is defined as someone who identifies opportunities, is action-oriented, shows initiative, and perseveres to change things.

Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Leadership

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

Filters