Question 1

Impression management is influenced by all of the following activities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) associating with the "right people." 
B) doing favors to gain approval. 
C) flattering others to favorably impress them. 
D) taking credit for a favorable event. 
E) making new job assignments. 
A) associating with the "right people." 
B) doing favors to gain approval. 
C) flattering others to favorably impress them. 
D) taking credit for a favorable event. 
E) making new job assignments.

Question 2

In the context of attribution theory,we tend to attribute our own successes to our own internal factors and to attribute our own failures to external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which perceptual distortion occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others recently encountered who rank higher or lower on the same characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Halo effect 
B) Selective perception 
C) Stereotypes 
D) Contrast effects 
E) Self-fulfilling prophecy 
A) Halo effect 
B) Selective perception 
C) Stereotypes 
D) Contrast effects 
E) Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 4

At the __________ stage of information processing,managers should be sensitive to the fallibility of memory in order to control distortions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the __________ stage of information processing,managers...

Question 5

Which perceptual distortion is also known as the Pygmalion effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Halo effect 
B) Selective perception 
C) Stereotypes 
D) Contrast effects 
E) Self-fulfilling prophecy 
A) Halo effect 
B) Selective perception 
C) Stereotypes 
D) Contrast effects 
E) Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 6

All of the following can cause distortion throughout the entire perceptual process EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) stereotypes. 
B) halo effects. 
C) selective perception. 
D) projection. 
E) equity effects. 
A) stereotypes. 
B) halo effects. 
C) selective perception. 
D) projection. 
E) equity effects.

Question 7

A neutral stimulus becomes a(n)__________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Accepted Answer

conditione

Question 8

Sir Richard Branson,founder of Virgin Group,is known for his use of which reinforcement strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative 
B) Positive 
C) Avoidance 
D) Punishment 
E) Extinction 
A) Negative 
B) Positive 
C) Avoidance 
D) Punishment 
E) Extinction

Question 9

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Stereotypes obscure individual differences; that is,they can prevent managers from getting to know people as individuals and from accurately assessing their needs,preferences,and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Adam is considered to be an excellent production manager.However,he tends to give attention only to those aspects of the organization that affect his production operation and to not notice the concerns of other departments.From a perceptual perspective,Adam is guilty of which perceptual distortion?

Accepted Answer

A) Halo effect 
B) Statutory effect. 
C) Selective perception 
D) Discernment error 
E) Contrast error 
A) Halo effect 
B) Statutory effect. 
C) Selective perception 
D) Discernment error 
E) Contrast error

Question 12

Managing __________ properly can change the direction,level,and persistence of an individual's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) values 
B) reinforcement 
C) norms 
D) augmentation 
E) mentoring 
A) values 
B) reinforcement 
C) norms 
D) augmentation 
E) mentoring

Question 13

__________ are positively valued work outcomes that are given to the individual by some other person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are positively valued work outcomes that...

Question 14

Impression management is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding impression management in social networks?

Accepted Answer

A) You should ask yourself,"How do I want to be viewed?" 
B) You should choose a respectable username. 
C) You should profile yourself only as you really would like to be known to others. 
D) You should post and participate in an online forum only in ways that meet your goals for your personal brand. 
E) All of the above are true 
A) You should ask yourself,"How do I want to be viewed?" 
B) You should choose a respectable username. 
C) You should profile yourself only as you really would like to be known to others. 
D) You should post and participate in an online forum only in ways that meet your goals for your personal brand. 
E) All of the above are true

Question 16

Negative reinforcement (also known as avoidance)is the withdrawal of negative consequences,which tends to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you are a manager and have one extremely exceptional employee,you need to guard against __________ when evaluating the work of your other employees,because you may have the tendency to compare the characteristics of your other employees with those of the exceptional employee.

Accepted Answer

A) contrast effects 
B) halo effects 
C) selective perception 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
E) project errors 
A) contrast effects 
B) halo effects 
C) selective perception 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
E) project errors

Question 18

The administration of positive consequences that tend to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

positive r

Question 19

OB Mod has been criticized for creating values dilemmas regarding the use of reinforcement to influence human behavior at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The information-processing stages of the perceptual process are divided into information attention and selection,organization of information,information interpretation,and information retrieval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Impression management is influenced by all of the following activities EXCEPT:

In the context of attribution theory,we tend to attribute our own successes to our own internal factors and to attribute our own failures to external factors.

Which perceptual distortion occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others recently encountered who rank higher or lower on the same characteristic?

At the __________ stage of information processing,managers should be sensitive to the fallibility of memory in order to control distortions.

Which perceptual distortion is also known as the Pygmalion effect?

All of the following can cause distortion throughout the entire perceptual process EXCEPT:

A neutral stimulus becomes a(n)__________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Sir Richard Branson,founder of Virgin Group,is known for his use of which reinforcement strategy?

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

Stereotypes obscure individual differences; that is,they can prevent managers from getting to know people as individuals and from accurately assessing their needs,preferences,and abilities.

Adam is considered to be an excellent production manager.However,he tends to give attention only to those aspects of the organization that affect his production operation and to not notice the concerns of other departments.From a perceptual perspective,Adam is guilty of which perceptual distortion?

Managing __________ properly can change the direction,level,and persistence of an individual's behavior.

__________ are positively valued work outcomes that are given to the individual by some other person.

Impression management is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Which of the following is true regarding impression management in social networks?

Negative reinforcement (also known as avoidance)is the withdrawal of negative consequences,which tends to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings.

If you are a manager and have one extremely exceptional employee,you need to guard against __________ when evaluating the work of your other employees,because you may have the tendency to compare the characteristics of your other employees with those of the exceptional employee.

The administration of positive consequences that tend to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings is known as __________.

OB Mod has been criticized for creating values dilemmas regarding the use of reinforcement to influence human behavior at work.

The information-processing stages of the perceptual process are divided into information attention and selection,organization of information,information interpretation,and information retrieval.

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Exam 4: Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Impression management is influenced by all of the following activities EXCEPT:

In the context of attribution theory,we tend to attribute our own successes to our own internal factors and to attribute our own failures to external factors.

Which perceptual distortion occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others recently encountered who rank higher or lower on the same characteristic?

At the __________ stage of information processing,managers should be sensitive to the fallibility of memory in order to control distortions.

Which perceptual distortion is also known as the Pygmalion effect?

All of the following can cause distortion throughout the entire perceptual process EXCEPT:

A neutral stimulus becomes a(n)__________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Sir Richard Branson,founder of Virgin Group,is known for his use of which reinforcement strategy?

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

Stereotypes obscure individual differences; that is,they can prevent managers from getting to know people as individuals and from accurately assessing their needs,preferences,and abilities.

Adam is considered to be an excellent production manager.However,he tends to give attention only to those aspects of the organization that affect his production operation and to not notice the concerns of other departments.From a perceptual perspective,Adam is guilty of which perceptual distortion?

Managing __________ properly can change the direction,level,and persistence of an individual's behavior.

__________ are positively valued work outcomes that are given to the individual by some other person.

Impression management is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Which of the following is true regarding impression management in social networks?

Negative reinforcement (also known as avoidance)is the withdrawal of negative consequences,which tends to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings.

If you are a manager and have one extremely exceptional employee,you need to guard against __________ when evaluating the work of your other employees,because you may have the tendency to compare the characteristics of your other employees with those of the exceptional employee.

The administration of positive consequences that tend to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings is known as __________.

OB Mod has been criticized for creating values dilemmas regarding the use of reinforcement to influence human behavior at work.

The information-processing stages of the perceptual process are divided into information attention and selection,organization of information,information interpretation,and information retrieval.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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