Question 1

Extraversion is a personality trait that predisposes individuals to experience positive emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Emotional intelligence training begins with an accurate assessment of an employee's strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ability is BEST describes as what a person is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  interested in doing 
B)  capable of doing 
C)  predisposed to do 
D)  trained to do 
A)  interested in doing 
B)  capable of doing 
C)  predisposed to do 
D)  trained to do

Question 4

The process of accurately matching workers with jobs that capitalize on their abilities is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selection 
B)  classifying 
C)  placement 
D)  ranking 
A)  selection 
B)  classifying 
C)  placement 
D)  ranking

Question 5

Self-promotion is the extent to which people have pride in themselves and their capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dana is an attorney. She is a gifted legal thinker and writer. When her partners bring her a legal problem that they will need to address in court she is almost always able to help them. However, she refuses to go into court herself. She explains that she simply does not feel comfortable speaking publicly. In which trait does Dana MOST LIKELY rank low?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  openness to experience 
A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  openness to experience

Question 7

Emotional intelligence is equivalent to cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ is the extent to which an individual is careful, scrupulous, and persevering.

Accepted Answer

A)  Affectiveness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Articulateness 
D)  Emotiveness 
A)  Affectiveness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Articulateness 
D)  Emotiveness

Question 9

Individuals with an ________ tend to believe that outside forces are largely responsible for their fate.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal locus of control 
B)  external locus of control 
C)  extrasensory locus of control 
D)  interdepartmental locus of control 
A)  internal locus of control 
B)  external locus of control 
C)  extrasensory locus of control 
D)  interdepartmental locus of control

Question 10

Approximately 50 percent of the variation we observe in people's personalities can be attributed to genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Individuals with Type B personalities are MOST LIKELY to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  impatient 
B)  driven 
C)  competitive 
D)  relaxed 
A)  impatient 
B)  driven 
C)  competitive 
D)  relaxed

Question 12

Neuroticism is a trait that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is only found in neurotic individuals 
B)  is possessed by all normal, psychologically healthy individuals to a certain degree 
C)  reflects people's tendency to experience positive emotional states 
D)  is also referred to as positive affectivity 
A)  is only found in neurotic individuals 
B)  is possessed by all normal, psychologically healthy individuals to a certain degree 
C)  reflects people's tendency to experience positive emotional states 
D)  is also referred to as positive affectivity

Question 13

Type A behavior is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased likelihood of high blood pressure 
B)  a strong need to get a lot of work done in a short time 
C)  a patient but easily excitable demeanor 
D)  a tendency to interrupt others 
A)  an increased likelihood of high blood pressure 
B)  a strong need to get a lot of work done in a short time 
C)  a patient but easily excitable demeanor 
D)  a tendency to interrupt others

Question 14

Researchers have identified the specific set of genes that a person is born with that determine personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When situational pressures are weak, personality is not a good predictor of an employee's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements BEST describes the development of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  An individual is born with a predetermined personality. 
B)  An individual is born with no personality. 
C)  Personality develops over time. 
D)  Very little is known about the development of personality. 
A)  An individual is born with a predetermined personality. 
B)  An individual is born with no personality. 
C)  Personality develops over time. 
D)  Very little is known about the development of personality.

Question 17

Which one of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism 
B)  extraversion 
C)  interlocution 
D)  conscientiousness 
A)  neuroticism 
B)  extraversion 
C)  interlocution 
D)  conscientiousness

Question 18

A person's personality is really a collection of his or her abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Senior managers MOST OFTEN have a greater need for affiliation than for power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to McClelland, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding individuals with a high need for affiliation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not care how people get along with one another, as long as they themselves get along well with everybody. 
B)  They want to be liked by others and like to work in groups. 
C)  They are especially concerned about establishing and maintaining good relationships with other people. 
D)  Many managers would prefer not to staff teams with only people who have a high need for affiliation. 
A)  They do not care how people get along with one another, as long as they themselves get along well with everybody. 
B)  They want to be liked by others and like to work in groups. 
C)  They are especially concerned about establishing and maintaining good relationships with other people. 
D)  Many managers would prefer not to staff teams with only people who have a high need for affiliation.

Extraversion is a personality trait that predisposes individuals to experience positive emotions.

Emotional intelligence training begins with an accurate assessment of an employee's strengths and weaknesses.

Ability is BEST describes as what a person is ________.

The process of accurately matching workers with jobs that capitalize on their abilities is called ________.

Self-promotion is the extent to which people have pride in themselves and their capabilities.

Emotional intelligence is equivalent to cognitive ability.

________ is the extent to which an individual is careful, scrupulous, and persevering.

Individuals with an ________ tend to believe that outside forces are largely responsible for their fate.

Approximately 50 percent of the variation we observe in people's personalities can be attributed to genetic factors.

Individuals with Type B personalities are MOST LIKELY to be ________.

Neuroticism is a trait that ________.

Type A behavior is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Researchers have identified the specific set of genes that a person is born with that determine personality.

When situational pressures are weak, personality is not a good predictor of an employee's behavior.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the development of personality?

Which one of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

A person's personality is really a collection of his or her abilities.

Senior managers MOST OFTEN have a greater need for affiliation than for power.

According to McClelland, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding individuals with a high need for affiliation?

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

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Exam 2: Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Extraversion is a personality trait that predisposes individuals to experience positive emotions.

Emotional intelligence training begins with an accurate assessment of an employee's strengths and weaknesses.

Ability is BEST describes as what a person is ________.

The process of accurately matching workers with jobs that capitalize on their abilities is called ________.

Self-promotion is the extent to which people have pride in themselves and their capabilities.

Emotional intelligence is equivalent to cognitive ability.

________ is the extent to which an individual is careful, scrupulous, and persevering.

Individuals with an ________ tend to believe that outside forces are largely responsible for their fate.

Approximately 50 percent of the variation we observe in people's personalities can be attributed to genetic factors.

Individuals with Type B personalities are MOST LIKELY to be ________.

Neuroticism is a trait that ________.

Type A behavior is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Researchers have identified the specific set of genes that a person is born with that determine personality.

When situational pressures are weak, personality is not a good predictor of an employee's behavior.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the development of personality?

Which one of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

A person's personality is really a collection of his or her abilities.

Senior managers MOST OFTEN have a greater need for affiliation than for power.

According to McClelland, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding individuals with a high need for affiliation?

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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