Question 1

Zack is careful about what he says at meetings,often waiting for his boss to express his opinions first,so that Zack can agree with him.This shows Zack is high in proactive personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If a person appears to respond the same way over time,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows

Accepted Answer

A) distinctiveness. 
B) consensus. 
C) consistency. 
D) continuity. 
E) reliability.

Question 3

Objects that are close to each other will tend to be perceived together rather than separately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Moods differ from emotions because they aren't directed towards any specific object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while putting the blame for failures on external factors is called the fundamental attribution error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Zeus is a young bank manager who has received three promotions in the past four years an makes no excuses for his aggressive tactics he has used to get ahead."I am very smart and am not afraid to have to do whatever I have to do to get ahead.Besides,if I don't take charge of my career,who will? I have to do what I have to do,no matter what!" he comments.Zeus would be best described as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Machiavellian. 
B) narcissist. 
C) self-monitor. 
D) proactive personality. 
E) extravert.

Question 7

The evidence demonstrates that students high in identifying and distinguishing their own feelings,(high EI),made better investment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An impressive body of research supports the idea that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is clear to James that certain individuals n his department react emotionally to things that happen to them at work and that their reactions influence their job performance.This is known as affective events theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

SCENARIO 2-4 Sally is assembling a team to work on a long-term project requiring creativity,stamina,and farsightedness.This project is important for the future growth of Sally's organization and she recognizes that she must succeed.Sally is in the process of selecting individuals who will significantly contribute to the project.The only information available to Sally is the Myers-Briggs type of each individual.Sally must use her knowledge of the four basic characteristics of each person to choose individuals appropriate for various roles.
-Refer to Scenario 2-4.Sally needs an individual who is innovative and individualistic to help push the project beyond the normal practices of the company.With strong leadership from others,she wants to find a person who will bring innovative ideas to the team.She will probably choose

Accepted Answer

A) STJE. 
B) INTJ. 
C) ENTP. 
D) ESFJ. 
E) ISFP.

Question 11

When individuals observe behaviour,they attempt to determine whether it is internally or externally caused.This is generally referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) fundamental attribution error. 
B) self-serving bias. 
C) attribution theory. 
D) selective behaviour theory. 
E) perception theory.

Question 12

The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors while putting the blame for failures on external factors is called

Accepted Answer

A) the halo effect. 
B) projection. 
C) stereotyping. 
D) self-serving bias. 
E) contrast effects.

Question 13

A process by which individuals organize and interpret their impressions in order to give meaning to their environment is called

Accepted Answer

A) interpretation. 
B) environmental analysis. 
C) perception. 
D) outlook. 
E) environmental impact.

Question 14

Hiding one's inner feelings and foregoing emotional expressions in response to display rules is known as

Accepted Answer

A) emotional labour. 
B) emotional dissonance. 
C) deep acting. 
D) surface acting. 
E) self-awareness.

Question 15

Intuitives,(N),in the MBTI are generally shy and quiet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Felt emotions are the same as the emotions displayed in public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the three rules about behaviour that attribution theory relies on?

Accepted Answer

A) distinctiveness,resemblance,and consistency 
B) resemblance,consensus and consistency 
C) deviation,distinctiveness,and consistency 
D) consistency,consensus and distinctiveness 
E) context,consensus and distinctiveness

Question 18

If you expect older workers to be unable to learn a new job skill,that is probably what you will perceive,whether it is accurate or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Narcissism helps senior executives make rational decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eli is a very competent worker and he knows it.People find him to be extremely arrogant and he is considered to be someone that feels entitled to special treatment.If these perceptions are TRUE,they are examples of Eli's

Accepted Answer

A) emotions. 
B) narcissism. 
C) perceptions. 
D) self-monitoring. 
E) self-esteem.

Exam 2: Perception, personality, and Emotions

Zack is careful about what he says at meetings,often waiting for his boss to express his opinions first,so that Zack can agree with him.This shows Zack is high in proactive personality.

If a person appears to respond the same way over time,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows

Objects that are close to each other will tend to be perceived together rather than separately.

Moods differ from emotions because they aren't directed towards any specific object.

The tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while putting the blame for failures on external factors is called the fundamental attribution error.

The evidence demonstrates that students high in identifying and distinguishing their own feelings,(high EI),made better investment decisions.

An impressive body of research supports the idea that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

It is clear to James that certain individuals n his department react emotionally to things that happen to them at work and that their reactions influence their job performance.This is known as affective events theory.

When individuals observe behaviour,they attempt to determine whether it is internally or externally caused.This is generally referred to as

The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors while putting the blame for failures on external factors is called

A process by which individuals organize and interpret their impressions in order to give meaning to their environment is called

Hiding one's inner feelings and foregoing emotional expressions in response to display rules is known as

Intuitives,(N),in the MBTI are generally shy and quiet.

Felt emotions are the same as the emotions displayed in public.

What are the three rules about behaviour that attribution theory relies on?

If you expect older workers to be unable to learn a new job skill,that is probably what you will perceive,whether it is accurate or not.

Narcissism helps senior executives make rational decisions.

Eli is a very competent worker and he knows it.People find him to be extremely arrogant and he is considered to be someone that feels entitled to special treatment.If these perceptions are TRUE,they are examples of Eli's