Question 1

To obtain the fast acquisition of some response,reinforce that response ________.

Accepted Answer

continuous

Question 2

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to trait activation theory

Accepted Answer

A) traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient. 
B) traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
C) situations lead to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
D) situations lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for a trait salient. 
E) personality leads to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient. 
A) traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient. 
B) traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
C) situations lead to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient. 
D) situations lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for a trait salient. 
E) personality leads to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient.

Question 4

Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of ________ processes in regulating people's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of...

Question 5

Cultural awareness involves learning the social norms of organizations and understanding company goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Personality will have the most impact in which situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Weak situations of loosely defined roles with few rules 
B) Strong situations with well defined roles, rules, and contingencies 
C) Both weak and strong situations. 
D) Situations of medium strength 
E) Weak situations with well defined roles, rules, and contingencies 
A) Weak situations of loosely defined roles with few rules 
B) Strong situations with well defined roles, rules, and contingencies 
C) Both weak and strong situations. 
D) Situations of medium strength 
E) Weak situations with well defined roles, rules, and contingencies

Question 7

Punishment stops unwanted behaviours most effectively when it is mild and accompanied by presents or rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits of core self-evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A) General self-efficacy 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Locus of control 
D) Neuroticism 
E) Negative affectivity 
A) General self-efficacy 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Locus of control 
D) Neuroticism 
E) Negative affectivity

Question 9

High self-monitors experience less role stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research on behaviour modelling training has concluded that it has a positive effect on

Accepted Answer

A) learning and skills. 
B) learning only. 
C) learning and behaviour. 
D) learning, skills, and behaviour. 
E) skills and behaviour. 
A) learning and skills. 
B) learning only. 
C) learning and behaviour. 
D) learning, skills, and behaviour. 
E) skills and behaviour.

Question 11

What is personality? Is it possible for an individual to have "no personality"? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Personality is the relatively stable set

Question 12

High conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with lower levels of workplace ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with...

Question 13

Negative reinforcement and punishment produce similar results but through different processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to behavioural plasticity theory

Accepted Answer

A) people with high self-esteem are more likely to benefit from external and social influences. 
B) people with low self-esteem are more susceptible to external and social influences. 
C) people's self-esteem can easily be changed in response to external and social influences. 
D) people's behaviour will only change when their self-esteem is threatened. 
E) the best way to change people's behaviour is to use external and social influence. 
A) people with high self-esteem are more likely to benefit from external and social influences. 
B) people with low self-esteem are more susceptible to external and social influences. 
C) people's self-esteem can easily be changed in response to external and social influences. 
D) people's behaviour will only change when their self-esteem is threatened. 
E) the best way to change people's behaviour is to use external and social influence.

Question 15

Negative reinforcers increase the probability of a behaviour occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ who are attractive,credible,competent,and of high status are the people who are most likely to be imitated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ who are attractive,credible,competent,and of high status...

Question 17

A relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A relatively stable set of psychological characteristics...

Question 18

According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of

Accepted Answer

A) bidirectional reciprocal causation. 
B) triadic reciprocal causation. 
C) triadic bidirectional causation. 
D) cognitive reciprocal causation. 
E) triadic cognitive causation. 
A) bidirectional reciprocal causation. 
B) triadic reciprocal causation. 
C) triadic bidirectional causation. 
D) cognitive reciprocal causation. 
E) triadic cognitive causation.

Question 19

When there exists a discrepancy between one's goals and performance,this is known as

Accepted Answer

A) discrepancy production. 
B) discrepancy induction. 
C) discrepancy seduction. 
D) discrepancy reduction. 
E) discrepancy function. 
A) discrepancy production. 
B) discrepancy induction. 
C) discrepancy seduction. 
D) discrepancy reduction. 
E) discrepancy function.

Question 20

The effects of behaviour modelling training are greatest when

Accepted Answer

A) trainees are instructed to set goals. 
B) rewards and sanctions are used in the work environment. 
C) trainees are instructed to set goals and rewards and sanctions are used in the work environment. 
D) trainees are instructed to set goals and rewards are used in the work environment. 
E) trainees are instructed to set goals and sanctions are used in the work environment. 
A) trainees are instructed to set goals. 
B) rewards and sanctions are used in the work environment. 
C) trainees are instructed to set goals and rewards and sanctions are used in the work environment. 
D) trainees are instructed to set goals and rewards are used in the work environment. 
E) trainees are instructed to set goals and sanctions are used in the work environment.

To obtain the fast acquisition of some response,reinforce that response ________.

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

According to trait activation theory

Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of ________ processes in regulating people's behaviour.

Cultural awareness involves learning the social norms of organizations and understanding company goals.

Personality will have the most impact in which situation?

Punishment stops unwanted behaviours most effectively when it is mild and accompanied by presents or rewards.

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits of core self-evaluations?

High self-monitors experience less role stress.

Research on behaviour modelling training has concluded that it has a positive effect on

What is personality? Is it possible for an individual to have "no personality"? Explain.

High conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with lower levels of workplace ________.

Negative reinforcement and punishment produce similar results but through different processes.

According to behavioural plasticity theory

Negative reinforcers increase the probability of a behaviour occurring.

________ who are attractive,credible,competent,and of high status are the people who are most likely to be imitated.

A relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts is referred to as ________.

According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of

When there exists a discrepancy between one's goals and performance,this is known as

The effects of behaviour modelling training are greatest when

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

To obtain the fast acquisition of some response,reinforce that response ________.

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

According to trait activation theory

Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of ________ processes in regulating people's behaviour.

Cultural awareness involves learning the social norms of organizations and understanding company goals.

Personality will have the most impact in which situation?

Punishment stops unwanted behaviours most effectively when it is mild and accompanied by presents or rewards.

Which of the following is NOT one of the traits of core self-evaluations?

High self-monitors experience less role stress.

Research on behaviour modelling training has concluded that it has a positive effect on

What is personality? Is it possible for an individual to have "no personality"? Explain.

High conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with lower levels of workplace ________.

Negative reinforcement and punishment produce similar results but through different processes.

According to behavioural plasticity theory

Negative reinforcers increase the probability of a behaviour occurring.

________ who are attractive,credible,competent,and of high status are the people who are most likely to be imitated.

A relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts is referred to as ________.

According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of

When there exists a discrepancy between one's goals and performance,this is known as

The effects of behaviour modelling training are greatest when

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters