Exam 12: Individual Behavior: Theres Beauty in Individual Differences

The perceptual distortion caused by the tendency to define problems from one's own point of view is known as __________.

The process of creating explanations for events is called __________.

A person who believes that, for the most part, he or she is responsible for what happens has a(n) __________ locus of control.

Stress at work may cause:

__________ tries to create desired perceptions in the eyes of others.

It is possible for two people to witness the same event, and for them to have different perceptions as to its cause(s) and consequences.

All of the following would be characteristic of true high self-monitors EXCEPT:

__________ refers to the desire to succeed and reach for high goals.

The ability to understand emotions and manage relationships is called __________.*

Define job satisfaction and its relation to job performance.

The process through which people receive and interpret information from the environment is called __________.

The degree to which a person feels positive about a work experience is called __________.*

__________ is the degree to which someone uses power manipulatively.

Consider the following example of how managers may misconstrue work behavior. If they see men in a discussion, they might think they are discussing a new deal; if it's a group of women, they might perceive them as gossiping. This is an example of __________.

__________ is aggressive behavior toward co-workers or the work setting.

__________ describes the combination or overall profile of characteristics that makes each of us unique.

Generalized positive and negative feelings or states of mind are called __________.

The perceptual distortion caused by assigning personal attributes to other individuals is known as __________.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a type ESTJ person would most likely be:

The Big Five personality traits can actually be used to better select new employees from a pool of candidates.