Question 1

Social learning theory states that:

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A)  we learn the consequences of behavior by observing the experiences of other people. 
B)  we learn through self-reinforcement. 
C)  we learn by modelling the behavior of other people. 
D)  we learn through all of the above ways. 
E)  employees cannot learn in social settings. 
A)  we learn the consequences of behavior by observing the experiences of other people. 
B)  we learn through self-reinforcement. 
C)  we learn by modelling the behavior of other people. 
D)  we learn through all of the above ways. 
E)  employees cannot learn in social settings.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the A-B-Cs of behavior modification?

Accepted Answer

The A-B-Cs of behavior modification repr

Question 4

Which of these popular sayings best reflects the primacy effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birds of a feather flock together. 
B)  First impressions are lasting impressions. 
C)  It takes one to know one. 
D)  If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. 
E)  You can't tell a book by its cover. 
A)  Birds of a feather flock together. 
B)  First impressions are lasting impressions. 
C)  It takes one to know one. 
D)  If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. 
E)  You can't tell a book by its cover.

Question 5

The first step in 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 6

Organizations can encourage positive self-fulfilling prophecy by:

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A)  training supervisors to ignore new employees who will clearly fail to perform the job well. 
B)  training supervisors and team leaders to increase employee self-confidence. 
C)  developing a culture of support and learning. 
D)  doing all of the above. 
E)  doing only 'B' and 'C'. 
A)  training supervisors to ignore new employees who will clearly fail to perform the job well. 
B)  training supervisors and team leaders to increase employee self-confidence. 
C)  developing a culture of support and learning. 
D)  doing all of the above. 
E)  doing only 'B' and 'C'.

Question 7

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement and explain your answer: 'An organization with a strong learning orientation establishes an environment in which employees are encouraged to attend classes.'

Accepted Answer

Students should describe learning orient

Question 8

Primacy and recency effects are two attribution errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In behavior modification,extinction occurs when:

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A)  employees are forced to leave the organization. 
B)  a behavior decreases in frequency because it is punished more than reinforced. 
C)  employees receive reinforcement less often now than in the past. 
D)  employees receive more reinforcement than they should receive. 
E)  a behavior decreases in frequency because no consequence follows it. 
A)  employees are forced to leave the organization. 
B)  a behavior decreases in frequency because it is punished more than reinforced. 
C)  employees receive reinforcement less often now than in the past. 
D)  employees receive more reinforcement than they should receive. 
E)  a behavior decreases in frequency because no consequence follows it.

Question 10

Consistency,consensus and distinctiveness are:

Accepted Answer

A)  three elements of behavior modification. 
B)  three elements of the selective attention process. 
C)  the three rules determining whether to make an internal or external attribution. 
D)  three of the four quadrants in the Johari Window. 
E)  the main causes of self-fulfilling prophecy. 
A)  three elements of behavior modification. 
B)  three elements of the selective attention process. 
C)  the three rules determining whether to make an internal or external attribution. 
D)  three of the four quadrants in the Johari Window. 
E)  the main causes of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 11

Social identity theory explains how we perceive others as well as ourselves ourselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the Johari Window,the hidden area is reduced through disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Behavior modification does NOT consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  the types of actions that reinforce behavior. 
B)  the effect of feedback on behavior. 
C)  employee behavior before the behavior modification strategy is applied. 
D)  employee attitudes towards the person reinforcing the behavior. 
E)  changes in employee behavior when the reinforcer is removed. 
A)  the types of actions that reinforce behavior. 
B)  the effect of feedback on behavior. 
C)  employee behavior before the behavior modification strategy is applied. 
D)  employee attitudes towards the person reinforcing the behavior. 
E)  changes in employee behavior when the reinforcer is removed.

Question 14

The easiest way to minimize stereotyping is by preventing the activation of stereotypes in our heads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The more we interact with someone,the more we rely on stereotypes to understand that individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A supervisor's negative self-fulfilling prophecy of an employee is more likely to influence that employee's behavior and performance when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee has a history of low achievement. 
B)  the employee has been working in that job for at least one year. 
C)  the employee's co-workers have confidence in the employee's potential. 
D)  all of the above conditions exist. 
E)  when only 'A' and 'B' exist. 
A)  the employee has a history of low achievement. 
B)  the employee has been working in that job for at least one year. 
C)  the employee's co-workers have confidence in the employee's potential. 
D)  all of the above conditions exist. 
E)  when only 'A' and 'B' exist.

Question 17

Behavior modification has been very effective in some settings,but also has several limitations.Describe two limitations of behavior modification and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Students can describe any two of the thr

Question 18

Meaningful interaction stops the stereotyping process as well as minimizes the application of stereotyping information to decisions and actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the Johari Window,feedback from others helps us to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase our open area by reducing our blind area. 
B)  increase our unknown area by reducing our hidden area. 
C)  decrease our open area by increasing our amount of disclosure. 
D)  increase our open area by reducing our closed area. 
E)  increase our open area by reducing our hidden area. 
A)  increase our open area by reducing our blind area. 
B)  increase our unknown area by reducing our hidden area. 
C)  decrease our open area by increasing our amount of disclosure. 
D)  increase our open area by reducing our closed area. 
E)  increase our open area by reducing our hidden area.

Question 20

According to behavior modification theory,people learn to anticipate consequences mainly by observing the experiences of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social learning theory states that:

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

What are the A-B-Cs of behavior modification?

Which of these popular sayings best reflects the primacy effect?

The first step in 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.

Organizations can encourage positive self-fulfilling prophecy by:

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement and explain your answer: 'An organization with a strong learning orientation establishes an environment in which employees are encouraged to attend classes.'

Primacy and recency effects are two attribution errors.

In behavior modification,extinction occurs when:

Consistency,consensus and distinctiveness are:

Social identity theory explains how we perceive others as well as ourselves ourselves.

According to the Johari Window,the hidden area is reduced through disclosure.

Behavior modification does NOT consider:

The easiest way to minimize stereotyping is by preventing the activation of stereotypes in our heads.

The more we interact with someone,the more we rely on stereotypes to understand that individual.

A supervisor's negative self-fulfilling prophecy of an employee is more likely to influence that employee's behavior and performance when:

Behavior modification has been very effective in some settings,but also has several limitations.Describe two limitations of behavior modification and give an example of each.

Meaningful interaction stops the stereotyping process as well as minimizes the application of stereotyping information to decisions and actions.

In the Johari Window,feedback from others helps us to:

According to behavior modification theory,people learn to anticipate consequences mainly by observing the experiences of other people.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, values, and Personality

Workplace Emotions and Attitudes

Motivation in the Workplace

Applied Performance Practices

Work-Related Stress and Stress Management

Decision Making and Creativity

Foundations of Team Dynamics

Developing High Performance Teams

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

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Exam 3: Perception and Learning in Organizations

Social learning theory states that:

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

What are the A-B-Cs of behavior modification?

Which of these popular sayings best reflects the primacy effect?

The first step in 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.

Organizations can encourage positive self-fulfilling prophecy by:

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement and explain your answer: 'An organization with a strong learning orientation establishes an environment in which employees are encouraged to attend classes.'

Primacy and recency effects are two attribution errors.

In behavior modification,extinction occurs when:

Consistency,consensus and distinctiveness are:

Social identity theory explains how we perceive others as well as ourselves ourselves.

According to the Johari Window,the hidden area is reduced through disclosure.

Behavior modification does NOT consider:

The easiest way to minimize stereotyping is by preventing the activation of stereotypes in our heads.

The more we interact with someone,the more we rely on stereotypes to understand that individual.

A supervisor's negative self-fulfilling prophecy of an employee is more likely to influence that employee's behavior and performance when:

Behavior modification has been very effective in some settings,but also has several limitations.Describe two limitations of behavior modification and give an example of each.

Meaningful interaction stops the stereotyping process as well as minimizes the application of stereotyping information to decisions and actions.

In the Johari Window,feedback from others helps us to:

According to behavior modification theory,people learn to anticipate consequences mainly by observing the experiences of other people.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, values, and Personality

Workplace Emotions and Attitudes

Motivation in the Workplace

Applied Performance Practices

Work-Related Stress and Stress Management

Decision Making and Creativity

Foundations of Team Dynamics

Developing High Performance Teams

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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