Question 1

A fundamental idea of perception is that all people interpret and distort reality in some way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

________ is the unique combination of psychological traits that describe a person.

Accepted Answer

A) Personality 
B) Intelligence 
C) Values 
D) Character 
A) Personality 
B) Intelligence 
C) Values 
D) Character A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gen Y workers?

Accepted Answer

A) High expectations. 
B) Goal-oriented. 
C) Little interaction with colleagues. 
D) Seek out creative challenges. 
A) High expectations. 
B) Goal-oriented. 
C) Little interaction with colleagues. 
D) Seek out creative challenges. C

Question 4

After carefully examining the architect's plans yesterday,today Wendy has realised that she loves the new design.Which component of forming an attitude did she carry out today?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural. 
B) Informational. 
C) Cognitive. 
D) Affective. 
A) Behavioural. 
B) Informational. 
C) Cognitive. 
D) Affective.

Question 5

By using ________,we form an impression about a person based on a single characteristic,such as intelligence or appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) the halo effect 
C) assumed similarity 
D) selectivity 
A) stereotyping 
B) the halo effect 
C) assumed similarity 
D) selectivity

Question 6

Which of the following are the goals of organisational behaviour (OB)?

Accepted Answer

A) To control and influence behaviour. 
B) To explain,monitor and control behaviour. 
C) To monitor and reward changed behaviour. 
D) To explain,predict and influence behaviour. 
A) To control and influence behaviour. 
B) To explain,monitor and control behaviour. 
C) To monitor and reward changed behaviour. 
D) To explain,predict and influence behaviour.

Question 7

Wendy spent several hours looking over an architect's plans and forming an impression for a new building design.Which component of attitude did she carry out?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural. 
B) Emotive. 
C) Affective. 
D) Cognitive. 
A) Behavioural. 
B) Emotive. 
C) Affective. 
D) Cognitive.

Question 8

This dimension of emotional intelligence allows people to sense and understand how others are feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-management. 
B) Social skills. 
C) Self-awareness. 
D) Empathy. 
A) Self-management. 
B) Social skills. 
C) Self-awareness. 
D) Empathy.

Question 9

________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

Accepted Answer

A) Low self-esteem 
B) Weak locus of control 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) Self aware 
A) Low self-esteem 
B) Weak locus of control 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) Self aware

Question 10

Negative reinforcement penalises an individual for an undesired behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The three elements that make up an attitude are its ________ components.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive,functional and affective 
B) affective,effective and defective 
C) cognitive,affective and behavioural 
D) behavioural,cognitive and self esteem 
A) cognitive,functional and affective 
B) affective,effective and defective 
C) cognitive,affective and behavioural 
D) behavioural,cognitive and self esteem

Question 12

Which of the following is a common way in which Gen Y workers differ from workers in other generations?

Accepted Answer

A) Showing respect. 
B) Ability to work hard. 
C) Balance of work and personal life. 
D) Ability to focus. 
A) Showing respect. 
B) Ability to work hard. 
C) Balance of work and personal life. 
D) Ability to focus.

Question 13

If you believe that you control your own destiny,then your personality would be described as having a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) low Mach score 
B) internal locus of control 
C) high Mach score 
D) external locus of control 
A) low Mach score 
B) internal locus of control 
C) high Mach score 
D) external locus of control

Question 14

Which kind of individual might be most likely to have legal problems?

Accepted Answer

A) High emotional intelligence. 
B) High Mach. 
C) Low Mach. 
D) Risk-averse. 
A) High emotional intelligence. 
B) High Mach. 
C) Low Mach. 
D) Risk-averse.

Question 15

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assumed similarity 
B) selectivity 
C) the halo effect 
D) stereotyping 
A) assumed similarity 
B) selectivity 
C) the halo effect 
D) stereotyping

Question 16

In a short essay,describe social learning.

Accepted Answer

The belief that people can learn both th

Question 17

Job studies show that this Big Five personality dimension was consistently important for success no matter what the job type.

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional stability. 
B) Extraversion. 
C) Openness to experience. 
D) Conscientiousness. 
A) Emotional stability. 
B) Extraversion. 
C) Openness to experience. 
D) Conscientiousness.

Question 18

In stereotyping,observers use group characteristics to judge individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Classical conditioning predicts that hearing music from a familiar horror movie might cause a person to feel anxious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A person who is risk-averse might not do well as a stock trader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A fundamental idea of perception is that all people interpret and distort reality in some way.

________ is the unique combination of psychological traits that describe a person.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gen Y workers?

After carefully examining the architect's plans yesterday,today Wendy has realised that she loves the new design.Which component of forming an attitude did she carry out today?

By using ________,we form an impression about a person based on a single characteristic,such as intelligence or appearance.

Which of the following are the goals of organisational behaviour (OB)?

Wendy spent several hours looking over an architect's plans and forming an impression for a new building design.Which component of attitude did she carry out?

This dimension of emotional intelligence allows people to sense and understand how others are feeling.

________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

Negative reinforcement penalises an individual for an undesired behaviour.

The three elements that make up an attitude are its ________ components.

Which of the following is a common way in which Gen Y workers differ from workers in other generations?

If you believe that you control your own destiny,then your personality would be described as having a(n)________.

Which kind of individual might be most likely to have legal problems?

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.

In a short essay,describe social learning.

Job studies show that this Big Five personality dimension was consistently important for success no matter what the job type.

In stereotyping,observers use group characteristics to judge individuals.

Classical conditioning predicts that hearing music from a familiar horror movie might cause a person to feel anxious.

A person who is risk-averse might not do well as a stock trader.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 8: Foundations of Individual Behaviour

A fundamental idea of perception is that all people interpret and distort reality in some way.

________ is the unique combination of psychological traits that describe a person.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gen Y workers?

After carefully examining the architect's plans yesterday,today Wendy has realised that she loves the new design.Which component of forming an attitude did she carry out today?

By using ________,we form an impression about a person based on a single characteristic,such as intelligence or appearance.

Which of the following are the goals of organisational behaviour (OB)?

Wendy spent several hours looking over an architect's plans and forming an impression for a new building design.Which component of attitude did she carry out?

This dimension of emotional intelligence allows people to sense and understand how others are feeling.

________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

Negative reinforcement penalises an individual for an undesired behaviour.

The three elements that make up an attitude are its ________ components.

Which of the following is a common way in which Gen Y workers differ from workers in other generations?

If you believe that you control your own destiny,then your personality would be described as having a(n)________.

Which kind of individual might be most likely to have legal problems?

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.

In a short essay,describe social learning.

Job studies show that this Big Five personality dimension was consistently important for success no matter what the job type.

In stereotyping,observers use group characteristics to judge individuals.

Classical conditioning predicts that hearing music from a familiar horror movie might cause a person to feel anxious.

A person who is risk-averse might not do well as a stock trader.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters