Question 1

Share a story (either fictional or based on real life)that depicts two people on the polar extremes of locus of control.Clearly label which extreme each individual falls on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Share a story (either fictional or based...

Question 2

Most ethical trade-offs are conflicts between two desirable ends: economic performance versus social performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is neuroticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful 
B)  The tendency to have a negative outlook and pessimistic approach to life 
C)  The belief that one can control his or her experiences 
D)  The generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances

Question 4

Research indicates that an internal locus of control is not always a positive attribute.Compare and contrast both the advantages and disadvantages of an internal locus of control and an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that an internal locus of...

Question 5

In a meeting,you hear Mary say,"Some things are just meant to be," and "The economic health of this country is largely beyond the control of the individual." You classify Mary as a person with an external locus of control.How would you expect her to utilize her power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persuasion and expertise 
B)  Coercive power and threats 
C)  Her own position 
D)  There is not enough information available to answer the question.

Question 6

What is self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful 
B)  The tendency to have a negative outlook 
C)  The belief that one can control his or her experiences 
D)  The generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances

Question 7

According to the definition of emotional intelligence adopted by the textbook authors,how many abilities are involved with emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true?
1)Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type.
2)Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed.
3)The three cognitive styles are knowing,planning,and creating.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement 3 is true, and statements 1 and 2 are false. 
B)  Statements 2 and 3 are true, and statement 1 is false. 
C)  None of the statements are true. 
D)  All of the statements are true.

Question 9

Assume you are a male during the late 1960s.If you joined the protests against the Vietnam War because you didn't want to go (you had college to finish),your level of maturity was self-centered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following Big 5 personality traits is the strongest predictor of job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Extraversion 
D)  Agreeableness

Question 11

Core self-evaluation is the fundamental evaluation each person has developed about him- or herself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Marvin consistently finds fault with Alicia's competence as a manager.Because Alicia has been told she is doing a good job she therefore responds in a threatened,rigid way.Thus,her most likely response will be to defend herself in light of Marvin's accusations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some of the areas of self-awareness are listed in 1 through 4.Which of the following are correctly listed as areas of self-awareness? 1.personal values
2)creativity
3)emotional intelligence
4)core self-evaluation

Accepted Answer

A)  All four areas listed are correct. 
B)  Only areas 1 and 4 are correct. 
C)  Only area 2 is incorrect. 
D)  None of the four areas listed are correct.

Question 14

Research suggests that internals (1)ask fewer questions,(2)are achievement oriented,and (3)remember more information than externals.Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All three statements are correct. 
B)  Only statements 1 and 2 are correct. 
C)  Only statements 1 and 3 are correct. 
D)  Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Question 15

Emotional intelligence refers to the noncognitive capabilities and skills including social skills that affect human functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What method do the textbook authors propose to correct the problem of multiple definitions of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use definitions proposed by the original developers of emotional intelligence theories 
B)  Use definitions that distinguish among personality traits and cognitive traits 
C)  Use definitions that distinguish among emotional intelligence and emotional competence 
D)  Use definitions that were developed within the last year

Question 17

On the Locus of Control Scale discussed in the Skill Assessment portion of your text,Morgan scored a 6 and George scored a 15.How could these results be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Morgan and George have an internal locus of control. 
B)  Both Morgan and George have an external locus of control. 
C)  Morgan has an internal locus of control and George has an external locus of control. 
D)  Morgan has an external locus of control and George has an internal locus of control.

Question 18

In Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which value dimensions refer to how individuals relate to others?
1)Universalism vs.Particularism
2)Individualism vs.Collectivism
3)Affective vs.Neutral
4)Specific vs.Diffuse
5)Achievement vs.Ascription
6)Past and Present vs.Future
7)Internal vs.External

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the dimensions 
B)  Only dimensions 1, 2, and 4 
C)  The first five dimensions 
D)  Only dimension 2

Question 19

The concept of personality refers to the relatively enduring combination of traits that produces consistencies in thoughts and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Terminal value 
B)  Instrumental value 
C)  Attitudinal value 
D)  Interpersonal need value

Exam 1: Developing Self-Awareness

Share a story (either fictional or based on real life)that depicts two people on the polar extremes of locus of control.Clearly label which extreme each individual falls on.

Most ethical trade-offs are conflicts between two desirable ends: economic performance versus social performance.

What is neuroticism?

Research indicates that an internal locus of control is not always a positive attribute.Compare and contrast both the advantages and disadvantages of an internal locus of control and an external locus of control.

In a meeting,you hear Mary say,"Some things are just meant to be," and "The economic health of this country is largely beyond the control of the individual." You classify Mary as a person with an external locus of control.How would you expect her to utilize her power?

What is self-efficacy?

According to the definition of emotional intelligence adopted by the textbook authors,how many abilities are involved with emotional intelligence?

Which of the following statements are true? 1) Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type. 2) Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed. 3) The three cognitive styles are knowing,planning,and creating.

Assume you are a male during the late 1960s.If you joined the protests against the Vietnam War because you didn't want to go (you had college to finish),your level of maturity was self-centered.

Which of the following Big 5 personality traits is the strongest predictor of job performance?

Core self-evaluation is the fundamental evaluation each person has developed about him- or herself.

Marvin consistently finds fault with Alicia's competence as a manager.Because Alicia has been told she is doing a good job she therefore responds in a threatened,rigid way.Thus,her most likely response will be to defend herself in light of Marvin's accusations.

Some of the areas of self-awareness are listed in 1 through 4.Which of the following are correctly listed as areas of self-awareness? 1.personal values 2) creativity 3) emotional intelligence 4) core self-evaluation

Research suggests that internals (1) ask fewer questions,(2) are achievement oriented,and (3) remember more information than externals.Which statements are correct?

Emotional intelligence refers to the noncognitive capabilities and skills including social skills that affect human functioning.

What method do the textbook authors propose to correct the problem of multiple definitions of emotional intelligence?

On the Locus of Control Scale discussed in the Skill Assessment portion of your text,Morgan scored a 6 and George scored a 15.How could these results be interpreted?

The concept of personality refers to the relatively enduring combination of traits that produces consistencies in thoughts and behaviors.

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?