Question 1

The application of attribution theory is particularly concerned with whether one's behavior has been __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  voluntary or coerced 
B)  internally or externally caused 
C)  proactive or reactive in nature 
D)  positive or negative 
E)  restrained or forward 
A)  voluntary or coerced 
B)  internally or externally caused 
C)  proactive or reactive in nature 
D)  positive or negative 
E)  restrained or forward

Question 2

Which type of schemas refer to the way individuals sort others into categories or stereotypes in terms of similar perceived features?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ordered schemas 
B)  Person schemas 
C)  Self schemas 
D)  Person-in situation schemas 
E)  Indigenous schemas 
A)  Ordered schemas 
B)  Person schemas 
C)  Self schemas 
D)  Person-in situation schemas 
E)  Indigenous schemas

Question 3

__________ focuses on how people attempt to understand the causes of an event, assess responsibility for outcomes of the event, and evaluate the personal qualities of the people involved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ focuses on how people attempt to...

Question 4

__________ allows only a portion of available information to enter our perceptions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ allows only a portion of available...

Question 5

In which managerial process are halo effects are particularly important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recruitment 
B)  Performance appraisals 
C)  Selection 
D)  Orientation 
E)  Training 
A)  Recruitment 
B)  Performance appraisals 
C)  Selection 
D)  Orientation 
E)  Training

Question 6

The law of __________ states that behavior that results in a pleasant outcome is likely to be repeated while behavior that results in an unpleasant outcome is not likely to be repeated.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivational content 
B)  effect 
C)  reaction 
D)  outcome management 
E)  motivational process 
A)  motivational content 
B)  effect 
C)  reaction 
D)  outcome management 
E)  motivational process

Question 7

In the attribution theory framework, __________ takes into account how likely it is for all those facing a similar situation to respond in the same way.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the attribution theory framework, __________ takes...

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE regarding impression management in social networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should ask yourself, "How do I want to be viewed?" 
B)  You should choose a username so that your future employers cannot find you online. 
C)  You should profile yourself only as you really would like to be known to others. 
D)  You should post and participate in an online forum only in ways that meet your goals for your personal brand. 
E)  You should view your persona as a brand. 
A)  You should ask yourself, "How do I want to be viewed?" 
B)  You should choose a username so that your future employers cannot find you online. 
C)  You should profile yourself only as you really would like to be known to others. 
D)  You should post and participate in an online forum only in ways that meet your goals for your personal brand. 
E)  You should view your persona as a brand.

Question 9

Emily is considered to be an excellent production manager. However, she tends to give attention only to those aspects of the organization that affect her own production operation and to not notice the concerns of other departments. From a perceptual perspective, Emily is guilty of which perceptual distortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect 
B)  Statutory effect. 
C)  Selective perception 
D)  Discernment error 
E)  Contrast error 
A)  Halo effect 
B)  Statutory effect. 
C)  Selective perception 
D)  Discernment error 
E)  Contrast error

Question 10

__________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequent contingent on its occurrence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ discourages a behavior by making an...

Question 11

A criticism of reinforcement strategies is that it becomes too easy for managers to abuse the power of their positions and knowledge when they exert this type of external control over individual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the law of effect, and how is it related to the four basic OB Mod strategies of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction?

Accepted Answer

The law of effect states that behavior t

Question 13

__________ is the process of controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

Accepted Answer

Operant co

Question 14

In Pavlov's classical conditioning research, the food for the dogs was the stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly describe the common types of distortions that occur within the perceptual process.

Accepted Answer

The common distortions found in the perc

Question 16

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to a study on ethical workplace conduct conducted for Deloitte & Touche USA, 91% of workers reported that they were more likely to behave ethically when they have work-life balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The application of attribution theory is particularly concerned with whether one's behavior has been __________.

Which type of schemas refer to the way individuals sort others into categories or stereotypes in terms of similar perceived features?

__________ focuses on how people attempt to understand the causes of an event, assess responsibility for outcomes of the event, and evaluate the personal qualities of the people involved.

__________ allows only a portion of available information to enter our perceptions.

In which managerial process are halo effects are particularly important?

The law of __________ states that behavior that results in a pleasant outcome is likely to be repeated while behavior that results in an unpleasant outcome is not likely to be repeated.

In the attribution theory framework, __________ takes into account how likely it is for all those facing a similar situation to respond in the same way.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding impression management in social networks?

__________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequent contingent on its occurrence.

A criticism of reinforcement strategies is that it becomes too easy for managers to abuse the power of their positions and knowledge when they exert this type of external control over individual behavior.

What is the law of effect, and how is it related to the four basic OB Mod strategies of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction?

__________ is the process of controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

In Pavlov's classical conditioning research, the food for the dogs was the stimulus.

Briefly describe the common types of distortions that occur within the perceptual process.

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

According to a study on ethical workplace conduct conducted for Deloitte & Touche USA, 91% of workers reported that they were more likely to behave ethically when they have work-life balance.

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Exam 3: Perception, Attribution, and Learning

The application of attribution theory is particularly concerned with whether one's behavior has been __________.

Which type of schemas refer to the way individuals sort others into categories or stereotypes in terms of similar perceived features?

__________ focuses on how people attempt to understand the causes of an event, assess responsibility for outcomes of the event, and evaluate the personal qualities of the people involved.

__________ allows only a portion of available information to enter our perceptions.

In which managerial process are halo effects are particularly important?

The law of __________ states that behavior that results in a pleasant outcome is likely to be repeated while behavior that results in an unpleasant outcome is not likely to be repeated.

In the attribution theory framework, __________ takes into account how likely it is for all those facing a similar situation to respond in the same way.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding impression management in social networks?

__________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequent contingent on its occurrence.

A criticism of reinforcement strategies is that it becomes too easy for managers to abuse the power of their positions and knowledge when they exert this type of external control over individual behavior.

What is the law of effect, and how is it related to the four basic OB Mod strategies of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction?

__________ is the process of controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

In Pavlov's classical conditioning research, the food for the dogs was the stimulus.

Briefly describe the common types of distortions that occur within the perceptual process.

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

According to a study on ethical workplace conduct conducted for Deloitte & Touche USA, 91% of workers reported that they were more likely to behave ethically when they have work-life balance.

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