Question 1

__________ is a reinforcement schedule that administers a reward each time a desired behavior occurs.

Accepted Answer

Continuous

Question 2

According to the work of Albert Bandura, an individual uses modeling or vicarious learning to acquire behavior by

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning through matching actions of various people. 
B)  establishing objective consequences of actions. 
C)  observing and imitating others. 
D)  negating the lack of reciprocal interactions among people. 
E)  ensuring the importance of environmental conditions in organization. 
A)  operant conditioning through matching actions of various people. 
B)  establishing objective consequences of actions. 
C)  observing and imitating others. 
D)  negating the lack of reciprocal interactions among people. 
E)  ensuring the importance of environmental conditions in organization.

Question 3

An __________ occurs when a new manager designed a subordinate's job with his own likes and dislikes in mind instead of the employee's).

Accepted Answer

The answer of An __________ occurs when a new manager...

Question 4

Suppose that a supervisor wants more of a particular behavior from his/her employees and that he/she establishes positive behavioral consequences for each individual in order get the desired behavior. The supervisor is applying __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose that a supervisor wants more of...

Question 5

According to attribution theory, if all the people using the same technology as Raj perform poorly, we tend to assign his performance problem to an external attribution. This refers to which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fundamental attribution errors 
B)  Consensus 
C)  Distinctiveness 
D)  Self-serving biases 
E)  Projection 
A)  Fundamental attribution errors 
B)  Consensus 
C)  Distinctiveness 
D)  Self-serving biases 
E)  Projection

Question 6

The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches to people at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these are factors that influence the perceptual process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inputs, throughputs, and outputs 
B)  Information, facts, and data 
C)  Perceiver, setting, and perceived 
D)  Perceiver, intention, and consequence 
E)  Intention, meaning, and result 
A)  Inputs, throughputs, and outputs 
B)  Information, facts, and data 
C)  Perceiver, setting, and perceived 
D)  Perceiver, intention, and consequence 
E)  Intention, meaning, and result

Question 8

A weekly or monthly paycheck is an example of an__________ reinforcement schedule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A weekly or monthly paycheck is an...

Question 9

__________ is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation, person, or object that are consistent with one's own needs, values, or attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Selective

Question 10

A neutral stimulus becomes an __________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Accepted Answer

conditione

Question 11

Self-fulfilling prophecy is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Projection can be controlled through a high degree of self-awareness and empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of the following, which is not a way for managers to improve the chances that punishment will discourage negative behavior in employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the employee what is being done wrong. 
B)  Tell the employee what is being done right. 
C)  Make sure the punishment matches the behavior. 
D)  Administer the punishment in private. 
E)  Give the employee a pay cut. 
A)  Tell the employee what is being done wrong. 
B)  Tell the employee what is being done right. 
C)  Make sure the punishment matches the behavior. 
D)  Administer the punishment in private. 
E)  Give the employee a pay cut.

Question 14

Fortunately, ability and age stereotypes have almost been eliminated from the workplace today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

The physical, social, and organizational context of the perceptual setting can influence the perceptual process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ describes how learning occurs through interactions among people, behavior, and environment.

Accepted Answer

Social lea

Question 18

Selective screening lets in only a tiny portion of all of the information available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Both punishment and extinction are used to discourage positive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the perception process? Why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Perception is the process by which peopl

__________ is a reinforcement schedule that administers a reward each time a desired behavior occurs.

According to the work of Albert Bandura, an individual uses modeling or vicarious learning to acquire behavior by

An __________ occurs when a new manager designed a subordinate's job with his own likes and dislikes in mind instead of the employee's).

Suppose that a supervisor wants more of a particular behavior from his/her employees and that he/she establishes positive behavioral consequences for each individual in order get the desired behavior. The supervisor is applying __________.

According to attribution theory, if all the people using the same technology as Raj perform poorly, we tend to assign his performance problem to an external attribution. This refers to which of these?

The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches to people at work.

Which of these are factors that influence the perceptual process?

A weekly or monthly paycheck is an example of an__________ reinforcement schedule.

__________ is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation, person, or object that are consistent with one's own needs, values, or attitudes.

A neutral stimulus becomes an __________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Self-fulfilling prophecy is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Projection can be controlled through a high degree of self-awareness and empathy.

Of the following, which is not a way for managers to improve the chances that punishment will discourage negative behavior in employees?

Fortunately, ability and age stereotypes have almost been eliminated from the workplace today.

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.

The physical, social, and organizational context of the perceptual setting can influence the perceptual process.

__________ describes how learning occurs through interactions among people, behavior, and environment.

Selective screening lets in only a tiny portion of all of the information available.

Both punishment and extinction are used to discourage positive behavior.

What is the perception process? Why is it important?

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Exam 3: Perception, Attribution, and Learning

__________ is a reinforcement schedule that administers a reward each time a desired behavior occurs.

According to the work of Albert Bandura, an individual uses modeling or vicarious learning to acquire behavior by

An __________ occurs when a new manager designed a subordinate's job with his own likes and dislikes in mind instead of the employee's).

Suppose that a supervisor wants more of a particular behavior from his/her employees and that he/she establishes positive behavioral consequences for each individual in order get the desired behavior. The supervisor is applying __________.

According to attribution theory, if all the people using the same technology as Raj perform poorly, we tend to assign his performance problem to an external attribution. This refers to which of these?

The effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy argue strongly for managers to adopt negative and pessimistic approaches to people at work.

Which of these are factors that influence the perceptual process?

A weekly or monthly paycheck is an example of an__________ reinforcement schedule.

__________ is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation, person, or object that are consistent with one's own needs, values, or attitudes.

A neutral stimulus becomes an __________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Self-fulfilling prophecy is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Projection can be controlled through a high degree of self-awareness and empathy.

Of the following, which is not a way for managers to improve the chances that punishment will discourage negative behavior in employees?

Fortunately, ability and age stereotypes have almost been eliminated from the workplace today.

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.

The physical, social, and organizational context of the perceptual setting can influence the perceptual process.

__________ describes how learning occurs through interactions among people, behavior, and environment.

Selective screening lets in only a tiny portion of all of the information available.

Both punishment and extinction are used to discourage positive behavior.

What is the perception process? Why is it important?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters