Question 1

The ability to solve novel problems with no prior knowledge or education relating to the problemis called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) fluid ability 
B) constant ability 
C) crystallized ability 
D) intuition

Question 2

Cognitive ability leads to better job performance because people are able to:

Accepted Answer

A) Acquire more job knowledge. 
B) Get promoted more quickly. 
C) Be confident in their ability. 
D) All of the above.

Question 3

Instead of internal cognitions or personality processes, behaviourists concentrated on ____.

Accepted Answer

A) interviews 
B) the biology of the brain 
C) self-perception 
D) observable behaviour

Question 4

Bandura emphasized the reciprocal determinism of person, behaviour and ____.

Accepted Answer

A) organization 
B) environment 
C) stimulus 
D) attitude

Question 5

Measures of general cognitive ability usually:

Accepted Answer

A) Have right and wrong answers. 
B) Test problem solving. 
C) Test different kinds of reasoning. 
D) All of the above.

Exam 2: Individual Differences at Work

The ability to solve novel problems with no prior knowledge or education relating to the problemis called ____.