Deck 1: Self-Awareness: a Point of Departure

Question 1

A person who supports and actively listens to others, seeks security, and is able to make decisions and take action is likely to be:

A) introspective.
B) passive.
C) an ineffective manager.
D) self-aware.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Inclusion is the interpersonal need that balances:

A) power and influence in relationships.
B) the desire to be part of a group against the desire for solitude.
C) the desire for warmth and the desire to maintain distance.
D) the desire to help others or to be helped.
E) none of the above.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In group situations, an assertive person is effective because he or she:

A) is able to efficiently override opposing viewpoints.
B) can easily make decisions because he or she holds opinions of others in little regard.
C) facilitates effective interaction because he or she intensifies a similar behavior.
D) is open and self-expressive and encourages others to be more assertive.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A task-oriented person who enjoys engaging new challenges is most likely:

A) patient.
B) interested in the humanities.
C) accommodating.
D) consistent.

Question 5

Most successful top executives are:

A) always attempting to accomplish several things at once.
B) patient and amiable.
C) competitive.
D) aggressive.
E) all of the above.

Question 6

A high passive score on the assertiveness scale often indicates:

A) a person tries to please everyone.
B) a person is inconsistent.
C) a person is unsuccessful.
D) all of the above.
E) none of the above.

Question 7

According to the assertiveness style inventory by Bowen, of the following basic behaviors, which hinders effective interpersonal relations?
I) Passive II. Aggressive III. Assertive

A) only I
B) only II
C) only III
D) I and II
E) II and III

Question 8

Each interpersonal need has the subdimensions of:
I) expressed desire II. direct desire III. wanted desire

A) I and II
B) II and III
C) I and III
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 9

A Type A manager is characterized by:

A) thriving in an environment of tight deadlines.
B) patience.
C) providing thoughtful analyses of complex issues.
D) all of the above.

Question 10

Individuals cannot effectively lead others unless:

A) they hire a therapist or personal coach.
B) are low assertive and low task oriented.
C) they give gut-level feedback about other people's fears.
D) they are able to effectively lead themselves first.