Question 1

To extinguish some behaviour we reinforcement.

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The answer of To extinguish some behaviour we reinforcement....

Question 2

Which of the following represents the findings of research on organizational behaviour modification?

Accepted Answer

A) Social recognition has stronger effects on performance than money and performance feedback. 
B) Performance feedback has stronger effects on performance than money and social recognition. 
C) Social recognition and performance feedback have the same effects on performance as money. 
D) Money has stronger effects on performance than social recognition and performance feedback. 
E) Money and social recognition have stronger effects on performance than performance feedback. 
A) Social recognition has stronger effects on performance than money and performance feedback. 
B) Performance feedback has stronger effects on performance than money and social recognition. 
C) Social recognition and performance feedback have the same effects on performance as money. 
D) Money has stronger effects on performance than social recognition and performance feedback. 
E) Money and social recognition have stronger effects on performance than performance feedback.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance?

Accepted Answer

A) The effects are strongest in service organizations. 
B) The effects are strongest in military organizations. 
C) The effects are strongest in manufacturing organizations. 
D) The effects are the same in all organizations. 
E) It depends on the type of positive reinforcement used. 
A) The effects are strongest in service organizations. 
B) The effects are strongest in military organizations. 
C) The effects are strongest in manufacturing organizations. 
D) The effects are the same in all organizations. 
E) It depends on the type of positive reinforcement used.

Question 4

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The idea of triadic reciprocal causation has its basis in

Accepted Answer

A) operant learning theory. 
B) organizational behaviour modification. 
C) behaviour modelling training. 
D) social cognitive theory. 
E) employee recognition programs. 
A) operant learning theory. 
B) organizational behaviour modification. 
C) behaviour modelling training. 
D) social cognitive theory. 
E) employee recognition programs.

Question 6

If an organization decides to change the characteristics of work tasks in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance,what approach to organizational behaviour are they following?

Accepted Answer

A) dispositional approach 
B) personality approach 
C) situational approach 
D) interactionist approach 
E) operant learning approach 
A) dispositional approach 
B) personality approach 
C) situational approach 
D) interactionist approach 
E) operant learning approach

Question 7

Negative reinforcement the probability of some behaviour occurring.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Negative reinforcement the probability of some behaviour...

Question 8

The personality dimension which helps foster cooperation and nurturing of others and teamwork is

Accepted Answer

A) emotional stability. 
B) conscientiousness. 
C) general self-efficacy. 
D) self-monitoring. 
E) agreeableness. 
A) emotional stability. 
B) conscientiousness. 
C) general self-efficacy. 
D) self-monitoring. 
E) agreeableness.

Question 9

Social cognitive theory is most strongly associated with which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment 
B) Delayed reinforcement 
C) Partial reinforcement 
D) Modelling 
E) Extinction 
A) Punishment 
B) Delayed reinforcement 
C) Partial reinforcement 
D) Modelling 
E) Extinction

Question 10

Personality is the unstable set psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts with the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The text presented detailed examples of programs that used reinforcement to improve safety.These programs are examples of .

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

One of the most widely used and effective methods of training is

Accepted Answer

A) organizational behaviour modification. 
B) self-regulation training. 
C) behaviour modelling training. 
D) self-efficacy training. 
E) social cognitive training. 
A) organizational behaviour modification. 
B) self-regulation training. 
C) behaviour modelling training. 
D) self-efficacy training. 
E) social cognitive training.

Question 13

According to trait activation theory,traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Extinction is accomplished by terminating reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Personality is a relatively new idea in organizational behaviour research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Persistent learning is best achieved through

Accepted Answer

A) partial,delayed reinforcement. 
B) continuous,immediate reinforcement. 
C) partial,immediate reinforcement. 
D) continuous,delayed reinforcement. 
E) punishment. 
A) partial,delayed reinforcement. 
B) continuous,immediate reinforcement. 
C) partial,immediate reinforcement. 
D) continuous,delayed reinforcement. 
E) punishment.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive affectivity 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Core self-evaluations 
D) Emotional stability 
E) General self-efficacy 
A) Positive affectivity 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Core self-evaluations 
D) Emotional stability 
E) General self-efficacy

Question 20

Continuous reinforcement with short delay causes behaviours to be learned .

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The answer of Continuous reinforcement with short delay causes behaviours...

To extinguish some behaviour we reinforcement.

Which of the following represents the findings of research on organizational behaviour modification?

Which of the following best describes the effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance?

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

The idea of triadic reciprocal causation has its basis in

If an organization decides to change the characteristics of work tasks in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance,what approach to organizational behaviour are they following?

Negative reinforcement the probability of some behaviour occurring.

The personality dimension which helps foster cooperation and nurturing of others and teamwork is

Social cognitive theory is most strongly associated with which of the following concepts?

Personality is the unstable set psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts with the environment.

The text presented detailed examples of programs that used reinforcement to improve safety.These programs are examples of .

One of the most widely used and effective methods of training is

According to trait activation theory,traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

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

Extinction is accomplished by terminating reinforcement.

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Personality is a relatively new idea in organizational behaviour research.

Persistent learning is best achieved through

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Continuous reinforcement with short delay causes behaviours to be learned .

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

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

To extinguish some behaviour we reinforcement.

Which of the following represents the findings of research on organizational behaviour modification?

Which of the following best describes the effects of organizational behaviour modification on task performance?

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

The idea of triadic reciprocal causation has its basis in

If an organization decides to change the characteristics of work tasks in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance,what approach to organizational behaviour are they following?

Negative reinforcement the probability of some behaviour occurring.

The personality dimension which helps foster cooperation and nurturing of others and teamwork is

Social cognitive theory is most strongly associated with which of the following concepts?

Personality is the unstable set psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts with the environment.

The text presented detailed examples of programs that used reinforcement to improve safety.These programs are examples of .

One of the most widely used and effective methods of training is

According to trait activation theory,traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for them salient.

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

Extinction is accomplished by terminating reinforcement.

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Personality is a relatively new idea in organizational behaviour research.

Persistent learning is best achieved through

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Continuous reinforcement with short delay causes behaviours to be learned .

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