Question 1

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) four 
B) five 
C) three 
D) seven 
E) six 
A) four 
B) five 
C) three 
D) seven 
E) six B

Question 2

The four traits that make up a person's core self-evaluations are self-esteem,general self-efficacy,locus of control,and .

Accepted Answer

neuroticism

Question 3

According to the dispositional approach,individuals possess stable traits or characteristics that influence their attitudes and behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Positive reinforcement ________ the probability of a behaviour by applying a ________ stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) increases; nasty 
B) increases; pleasant 
C) decreases; pleasant 
D) decreases; nasty 
E) increases; neutral 
A) increases; nasty 
B) increases; pleasant 
C) decreases; pleasant 
D) decreases; nasty 
E) increases; neutral

Question 5

Money,feedback,and social recognition together have the strongest effect on task performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Edward has recently been told that he is very effective at networking with potential customers.However,his follow-up after initial contact is sloppy and his files are not up to date.In order to be more effective on the job he needs to keep working on the ________ part of his personality.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional stability 
B) openness to experience 
C) neuroticism 
D) conscientiousness 
E) independence 
A) emotional stability 
B) openness to experience 
C) neuroticism 
D) conscientiousness 
E) independence

Question 7

High agreeableness predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is the degree to which a person...

Question 9

Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are all aspects of .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are...

Question 10

Behaviour modelling training is based on the component of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Behaviour modelling training is based on the...

Question 11

Is it unethical for managers to use reinforcement strategies to control the behaviour of workers? Be sure to consider the use of organizational behaviour modification and to defend your answer.

Accepted Answer

This is an opinion question which forces

Question 12

What is organizational behaviour modification? Give an example of a reinforcement strategy which may be applied to improve worker safety.

Accepted Answer

The systematic use of learning principle

Question 13

Define career development and its components,and describe the career development programs of two organizations.

Accepted Answer

Career development is an ongoing process

Question 14

According to trait activation theory,

Accepted Answer

A) traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient. 
B) traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
C) situations lead to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
D) situations lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for a trait salient. 
E) personality leads to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient. 
A) traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient. 
B) traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
C) situations lead to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
D) situations lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for a trait salient. 
E) personality leads to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient.

Question 15

The effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance tend to be strongest in service organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Extinction works best when coupled with the reinforcement of a desired substitute behaviour. 
B) Behaviours learned under delayed or partial reinforcement schedules are more difficult to extinguish than those learned under continuous,immediate reinforcement. 
C) Extinction can be successful in reducing an unwanted behaviour by removing the reinforcer of that behaviour. 
D) Using the application of an unpleasant stimulus after an unwanted behaviour,extinction can reduce the probability of that behaviour occurring again. 
E) Behaviours which are eliminated through extinction may reappear if they become positively reinforced again. 
A) Extinction works best when coupled with the reinforcement of a desired substitute behaviour. 
B) Behaviours learned under delayed or partial reinforcement schedules are more difficult to extinguish than those learned under continuous,immediate reinforcement. 
C) Extinction can be successful in reducing an unwanted behaviour by removing the reinforcer of that behaviour. 
D) Using the application of an unpleasant stimulus after an unwanted behaviour,extinction can reduce the probability of that behaviour occurring again. 
E) Behaviours which are eliminated through extinction may reappear if they become positively reinforced again.

Question 17

People who have high experience more stressful conditions at work and report higher levels of workplace stress and strain.

Accepted Answer

negative a

Question 18

According toactivation theory,traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for the trait salient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According toactivation theory,traits lead to certain behaviours...

Question 19

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning by virtue of direct experience with...

Question 20

Which one of the dimensions of the five-factor model of personality is also one of the traits of core self-evaluations?

Accepted Answer

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

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

The four traits that make up a person's core self-evaluations are self-esteem,general self-efficacy,locus of control,and .

According to the dispositional approach,individuals possess stable traits or characteristics that influence their attitudes and behaviours.

Positive reinforcement the probability of a behaviour by applying a stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Money,feedback,and social recognition together have the strongest effect on task performance.

Edward has recently been told that he is very effective at networking with potential customers.However,his follow-up after initial contact is sloppy and his files are not up to date.In order to be more effective on the job he needs to keep working on the ________ part of his personality.

High agreeableness predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are all aspects of .

Behaviour modelling training is based on the component of social cognitive theory.

Is it unethical for managers to use reinforcement strategies to control the behaviour of workers? Be sure to consider the use of organizational behaviour modification and to defend your answer.

What is organizational behaviour modification? Give an example of a reinforcement strategy which may be applied to improve worker safety.

Define career development and its components,and describe the career development programs of two organizations.

According to trait activation theory,

The effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance tend to be strongest in service organizations.

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is false?

People who have high experience more stressful conditions at work and report higher levels of workplace stress and strain.

According toactivation theory,traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for the trait salient.

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called learning.

Which one of the dimensions of the five-factor model of personality is also one of the traits of core self-evaluations?

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Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

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Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

The four traits that make up a person's core self-evaluations are self-esteem,general self-efficacy,locus of control,and .

According to the dispositional approach,individuals possess stable traits or characteristics that influence their attitudes and behaviours.

Positive reinforcement ________ the probability of a behaviour by applying a ________ stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Money,feedback,and social recognition together have the strongest effect on task performance.

Edward has recently been told that he is very effective at networking with potential customers.However,his follow-up after initial contact is sloppy and his files are not up to date.In order to be more effective on the job he needs to keep working on the ________ part of his personality.

High agreeableness predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Collecting self-observation data,observing models,goal setting,and rehearsal are all aspects of .

Behaviour modelling training is based on the component of social cognitive theory.

Is it unethical for managers to use reinforcement strategies to control the behaviour of workers? Be sure to consider the use of organizational behaviour modification and to defend your answer.

What is organizational behaviour modification? Give an example of a reinforcement strategy which may be applied to improve worker safety.

Define career development and its components,and describe the career development programs of two organizations.

According to trait activation theory,

The effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance tend to be strongest in service organizations.

Which of the following statements concerning extinction is false?

People who have high experience more stressful conditions at work and report higher levels of workplace stress and strain.

According toactivation theory,traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for the trait salient.

Learning by virtue of direct experience with the consequences of one's behaviour is called learning.

Which one of the dimensions of the five-factor model of personality is also one of the traits of core self-evaluations?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

Filters

Positive reinforcement the probability of a behaviour by applying a stimulus after that behaviour occurs.