Exam 3: Understanding Individual Differences: Part A

Although each personality factor represents a collection of related traits,the link between personality and specific behaviors often is most clear when we focus on a single trait rather than one of the five factors.

Positive emotions include happiness,pride,and love.

When selecting research scientists,a personality test that measures the "adjustment" factor would probably be more appropriate than one measuring the "intellectual openness" factor.

Social and group experiences generally do not play a role in personality development in later life.

Michelle is comfortable talking with others and establishing new interpersonal relationships.It is likely that she is high on extraversion.

Employees in low power distance cultures are more likely to take orders without question and follow the instructions of their managers.

In the Teams Competency: Why Personality is Important at Starbucks,Starbucks trains employees to work independently,with little interactions with fellow co-workers.

When selecting customer service representatives,a personality test that measures the "openness" factor would probably be more appropriate than one measuring the "agreeableness" factor.

Numerous studies have shown that high job satisfaction will invariably lead to good job performance

In the Diversity Competency,Deloitte & Touche,one reason the company was able to alter the high turnover rate for women was the company's flexible work arrangements.

Playmates and school groups early in life have no effect on personality development.

The single dimension among the Big Five personality factors that would be most appropriate for use in selecting employees across the broadest range of occupations is the conscientiousness factor.

To create positive emotions in the workplace,a rule of thumb is that the number of positive communications sent by the manager must outnumber the number of negative communications by a ratio of 5:1.

Self-awareness refers to recognizing one's emotions,strengths and limitations,and capabilities an how these affect others.

Employees in high power distance cultures would consider bypassing a manager in order to get their work done as insubordination.

Hope involves a person's emotional intelligence and mental ability to achieve goals.

There is only one definition of personality that is accepted by all experts.

Intellectual openness refers to how well an individual handles herself and others.

Agreeableness is the extent to which a person believes that he or she is a worthwhile and deserving individual.

An organization looking to hire political lobbyists probably should try to hire individuals with an internal locus of control and high self-esteem.