Question 1

It is probably easier for managers to learn to use positive reinforcement effectively than to use punishment effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is not being

Accepted Answer

A) extinguished. 
B) positively reinforced. 
C) learned. 
D) negatively reinforced. 
E) modelled. 
A) extinguished. 
B) positively reinforced. 
C) learned. 
D) negatively reinforced. 
E) modelled.

Question 3

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with the situations in which personality characteristics influence people's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The process of self-regulation can include

Accepted Answer

A) observation of models. 
B) collection of self-observation data. 
C) goal setting. 
D) rehearsal. 
E) all of the above. 
A) observation of models. 
B) collection of self-observation data. 
C) goal setting. 
D) rehearsal. 
E) all of the above.

Question 5

is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is the strongest predictor of all of...

Question 6

If a manager wants to reinforce organizational behaviour but is unable to use formal means such as pay and promotions,describe what he/she might use instead?

Accepted Answer

Performance feedback and social recognit

Question 7

Which of the following most accurately indicates the forms of positive reinforcement that have been found to be effective for organizational behaviour modification?

Accepted Answer

A) Money and feedback but not social recognition 
B) Money and social recognition but not feedback 
C) Social recognition and feedback but not money 
D) Only money 
E) Money,feedback,and social recognition 
A) Money and feedback but not social recognition 
B) Money and social recognition but not feedback 
C) Social recognition and feedback but not money 
D) Only money 
E) Money,feedback,and social recognition

Question 8

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

Accepted Answer

A) punishment. 
B) negative reinforcement. 
C) extinction. 
D) positive reinforcement. 
E) modelling. 
A) punishment. 
B) negative reinforcement. 
C) extinction. 
D) positive reinforcement. 
E) modelling.

Question 9

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences,what can you say about her personality?

Accepted Answer

A) She has an internal locus of control. 
B) She has an external locus of control. 
C) She has high self-esteem. 
D) She has low self-esteem. 
E) She is a high self-monitor. 
A) She has an internal locus of control. 
B) She has an external locus of control. 
C) She has high self-esteem. 
D) She has low self-esteem. 
E) She is a high self-monitor.

Question 10

Which of the following represents the most effective punishment strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Continuous 
B) Delayed 
C) Partial 
D) Intermittent 
E) This question cannot be answered accurately as stated. 
A) Continuous 
B) Delayed 
C) Partial 
D) Intermittent 
E) This question cannot be answered accurately as stated.

Question 11

What are the components of career development?

Accepted Answer

A) Career planning and career management 
B) Career choice and career planning 
C) Career decision making and career management 
D) Career planning and career decision making 
E) Career management and career advancement 
A) Career planning and career management 
B) Career choice and career planning 
C) Career decision making and career management 
D) Career planning and career decision making 
E) Career management and career advancement

Question 12

The personality dimension of is defined as
a.the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations.
b.the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control.
c.the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable.
d.the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas.
e.the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The personality dimension of is defined as
a.the...

Question 13

Removing a negative stimulus when a behaviour occurs in order to strengthen the behaviour is called .

Accepted Answer

negative r

Question 14

Under the concept of self-regulation,an employee reinforces his or her own behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe social cognitive theory and the key components?

Accepted Answer

A theory that emphasizes the role of cog

Question 16

Conscientiousness is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When we say that organizations sometimes confuse rewards with reinforcers,we mean that

Accepted Answer

A) rewards cannot serve as reinforcers. 
B) people differ as to which rewards are reinforcing. 
C) the rewards are not made contingent on a desired behaviour. 
D) the reinforcers are not backed up with attractive rewards. 
E) only monetary rewards work as effective reinforcers. 
A) rewards cannot serve as reinforcers. 
B) people differ as to which rewards are reinforcing. 
C) the rewards are not made contingent on a desired behaviour. 
D) the reinforcers are not backed up with attractive rewards. 
E) only monetary rewards work as effective reinforcers.

Question 18

In learning terms,attractive,high status people are often effective models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement. 
B) extinction. 
C) negative reinforcement. 
D) continuous reinforcement. 
E) immediate reinforcement. 
A) positive reinforcement. 
B) extinction. 
C) negative reinforcement. 
D) continuous reinforcement. 
E) immediate reinforcement.

Question 20

Luke has just described a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What is he doing?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational behaviour modification 
B) Self-regulation 
C) Career development 
D) Behaviour modelling training 
E) Career planning 
A) Organizational behaviour modification 
B) Self-regulation 
C) Career development 
D) Behaviour modelling training 
E) Career planning

It is probably easier for managers to learn to use positive reinforcement effectively than to use punishment effectively.

If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is not being

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with the situations in which personality characteristics influence people's behaviour.

The process of self-regulation can include

is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

If a manager wants to reinforce organizational behaviour but is unable to use formal means such as pay and promotions,describe what he/she might use instead?

Which of the following most accurately indicates the forms of positive reinforcement that have been found to be effective for organizational behaviour modification?

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences,what can you say about her personality?

Which of the following represents the most effective punishment strategy?

What are the components of career development?

Removing a negative stimulus when a behaviour occurs in order to strengthen the behaviour is called .

Under the concept of self-regulation,an employee reinforces his or her own behaviour.

Describe social cognitive theory and the key components?

Conscientiousness is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

When we say that organizations sometimes confuse rewards with reinforcers,we mean that

In learning terms,attractive,high status people are often effective models.

To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

Luke has just described a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What is he doing?

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

It is probably easier for managers to learn to use positive reinforcement effectively than to use punishment effectively.

If a behaviour is increasing in probability,we can be certain that it is not being

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with the situations in which personality characteristics influence people's behaviour.

The process of self-regulation can include

is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

If a manager wants to reinforce organizational behaviour but is unable to use formal means such as pay and promotions,describe what he/she might use instead?

Which of the following most accurately indicates the forms of positive reinforcement that have been found to be effective for organizational behaviour modification?

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences,what can you say about her personality?

Which of the following represents the most effective punishment strategy?

What are the components of career development?

Removing a negative stimulus when a behaviour occurs in order to strengthen the behaviour is called .

Under the concept of self-regulation,an employee reinforces his or her own behaviour.

Describe social cognitive theory and the key components?

Conscientiousness is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

When we say that organizations sometimes confuse rewards with reinforcers,we mean that

In learning terms,attractive,high status people are often effective models.

To reduce the probability of some unwanted behaviour we can use

Luke has just described a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What is he doing?

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