Exam 8: Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Cognitive dissonance theory states that a person feels ________ when his attitudes and actions don't match.

Attribution theory is primarily concerned with explaining ________.

A low Mach person tends to think that ends justify means.

Which three factors act to shape and sometimes distort perception?

The sensing versus intuition scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

High self-esteem individuals tend to ________.

The ability to manage one's own emotions is an important component in emotional intelligence.

In an attempt to get employees to stop congregating,a manager decides to remove free biscuits from the company snack bar.Which behaviour-shaping method is she using?

The amount of influence a model has begins with the ________ process of becoming aware of the model.

With respect to employee engagement in a job,which of the following seems to be the most important factor to employees around the world?

In operant conditioning,if behaviour is positively reinforced,it is less likely to repeat.

The fundamental attribution error causes people to tend to attribute ________.

Australian workers,more than Iranian workers,would likely have an internal locus of control.

The ________ component of attitude is based on emotions.

Define turnover.

Which of the following pairs would be a good match in Holland's scheme?

In attribution theory,________ behaviour is largely beyond an individual's control.

In a short essay,explain how managers can shape behaviour using punishment and extinction.

After realising that she likes the architect's new building design this morning,this afternoon Wendy has decided to go ahead with the project of building it.Which component of attitude did she use this afternoon?

In attribution theory,the behaviour of an individual who shows low distinctiveness and low consensus is likely to be attributed as ________.