Question 1

Perceptual ability refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  having a good understanding of where one is relative to other things in the environment. 
B)  being able to perceive, understand, and recall patterns of information. 
C)  sensing and solving problems using insight, rules, and logic. 
D)  performing basic math operations quickly and correctly. 
E)  understanding written and spoken words and sentences. 
A)  having a good understanding of where one is relative to other things in the environment. 
B)  being able to perceive, understand, and recall patterns of information. 
C)  sensing and solving problems using insight, rules, and logic. 
D)  performing basic math operations quickly and correctly. 
E)  understanding written and spoken words and sentences.

Question 2

Self-awareness is a(n) ________ ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  emotional 
C)  physical 
D)  sensory 
E)  intuitive 
A)  cognitive 
B)  emotional 
C)  physical 
D)  sensory 
E)  intuitive

Question 3

The ability to focus on a single sound in the presence of many other sounds is referred to as auditory attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cognitive ability tests are ideal for helping managers decide which candidate to hire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Oral and written expressions are associated with ________ ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative 
B)  sensory 
C)  verbal 
D)  spatial 
E)  perceptual 
A)  quantitative 
B)  sensory 
C)  verbal 
D)  spatial 
E)  perceptual

Question 6

Ollie is taking the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), which is an evaluation of the literacy and writing skills required for academic success in college. The SAT is testing Ollie's ________ ability.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  cognitive 
C)  physical 
D)  coping 
E)  social 
A)  emotional 
B)  cognitive 
C)  physical 
D)  coping 
E)  social

Question 7

Stamina is involved whenever the nature of the physical activity causes the heart rate to climb and the depth and rate of breathing to increase for prolonged periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is True regarding individuals with high cognitive ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals with high cognitive ability are not significantly better than others at task performance. 
B)  Individuals with high cognitive ability also have significantly higher levels of organizational commitment than other employees. 
C)  Testing to select employees with high cognitive abilities is widely discouraged and avoided as it discriminates between people. 
D)  The relationship between high cognitive ability and task performance is observed in the academic context as well as in the work context. 
E)  High cognitive ability tends to be equally correlated with the variables of task performance, citizenship behavior, and counterproductive behavior. 
A)  Individuals with high cognitive ability are not significantly better than others at task performance. 
B)  Individuals with high cognitive ability also have significantly higher levels of organizational commitment than other employees. 
C)  Testing to select employees with high cognitive abilities is widely discouraged and avoided as it discriminates between people. 
D)  The relationship between high cognitive ability and task performance is observed in the academic context as well as in the work context. 
E)  High cognitive ability tends to be equally correlated with the variables of task performance, citizenship behavior, and counterproductive behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is True regarding emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional intelligence and cognitive intelligence are measures of the same ability. 
B)  Emotional intelligence is a determinant of successful social functioning only. 
C)  Emotional intelligence is vital as it is always aligned to the organization's values. 
D)  Emotional intelligence can sometimes compensate for a deficit in cognitive intelligence. 
E)  Emotional intelligence focuses exclusively on understanding the emotions of others. 
A)  Emotional intelligence and cognitive intelligence are measures of the same ability. 
B)  Emotional intelligence is a determinant of successful social functioning only. 
C)  Emotional intelligence is vital as it is always aligned to the organization's values. 
D)  Emotional intelligence can sometimes compensate for a deficit in cognitive intelligence. 
E)  Emotional intelligence focuses exclusively on understanding the emotions of others.

Question 10

Strength refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to exert oneself over a period of time. 
B)  degree to which the body is capable of exerting force. 
C)  ability of the lungs and circulatory system to work efficiently. 
D)  ability to synchronize the movements of the body, arms, and legs. 
E)  capacity to keep the arms and hands steady while doing precise work. 
A)  ability to exert oneself over a period of time. 
B)  degree to which the body is capable of exerting force. 
C)  ability of the lungs and circulatory system to work efficiently. 
D)  ability to synchronize the movements of the body, arms, and legs. 
E)  capacity to keep the arms and hands steady while doing precise work.

Question 11

Tim works in an engineering department. Even though they are sometimes envious, his coworkers enjoy watching him work because he comes up with unusual and often unlikely solutions to problems that are very clever and usually work. Tim has a high level of

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility. 
B)  originality. 
C)  coordination. 
D)  number facility. 
E)  problem sensitivity. 
A)  flexibility. 
B)  originality. 
C)  coordination. 
D)  number facility. 
E)  problem sensitivity.

Question 12

Explain the effects of general cognitive ability on performance and commitment.

Accepted Answer

Substantial research linking general cog

Question 13

Actuaries for major insurance companies have to choose and apply formulas to solve problems related to risk and the premiums. Which of the following abilities is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  mathematical reasoning 
B)  inductive reasoning 
C)  dynamic strength 
D)  emotional ability 
E)  perceptual speed 
A)  mathematical reasoning 
B)  inductive reasoning 
C)  dynamic strength 
D)  emotional ability 
E)  perceptual speed

Question 14

The natural level of a given ability generally limits how much a person can improve that ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a sensory ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  response time 
B)  fine manipulative abilities 
C)  response orientation 
D)  control movement abilities 
E)  depth perception 
A)  response time 
B)  fine manipulative abilities 
C)  response orientation 
D)  control movement abilities 
E)  depth perception

Question 16

What is quantitative ability? Describe its component abilities.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative ability refers to two types

Question 17

Define emotional abilities. Identify and describe the four abilities related to emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Emotional abilities refer to type of abi

Question 18

Abilities are a function of both genes and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Benson is the head of security for a large government facility covering several square miles. He has to screen people entering and leaving the facility, watch for wild animals entering areas where they could pose a risk, and monitor the weather. Describe the role of sensory ability in task performance, and explain how it applies to Benson's job.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should dem

Question 20

Adena is a national-level ballet dancer. Physical fitness and innovating new sequences are very crucial for her career. Discuss the physical abilities you consider relevant in her profession.

Accepted Answer

The key areas of physical ability that h

Perceptual ability refers to

Self-awareness is a(n) ________ ability.

The ability to focus on a single sound in the presence of many other sounds is referred to as auditory attention.

Cognitive ability tests are ideal for helping managers decide which candidate to hire.

Oral and written expressions are associated with ________ ability.

Ollie is taking the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), which is an evaluation of the literacy and writing skills required for academic success in college. The SAT is testing Ollie's ________ ability.

Stamina is involved whenever the nature of the physical activity causes the heart rate to climb and the depth and rate of breathing to increase for prolonged periods of time.

Which of the following is True regarding individuals with high cognitive ability?

Which of the following statements is True regarding emotional intelligence?

Strength refers to the

Tim works in an engineering department. Even though they are sometimes envious, his coworkers enjoy watching him work because he comes up with unusual and often unlikely solutions to problems that are very clever and usually work. Tim has a high level of

Explain the effects of general cognitive ability on performance and commitment.

Actuaries for major insurance companies have to choose and apply formulas to solve problems related to risk and the premiums. Which of the following abilities is required?

The natural level of a given ability generally limits how much a person can improve that ability.

Which of the following is a sensory ability?

What is quantitative ability? Describe its component abilities.

Define emotional abilities. Identify and describe the four abilities related to emotional intelligence.

Abilities are a function of both genes and the environment.

Adena is a national-level ballet dancer. Physical fitness and innovating new sequences are very crucial for her career. Discuss the physical abilities you consider relevant in her profession.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Job Performance

Organizational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

Stress

Motivation

Trust, Justice, and Ethics

Learning and Decision Making

Personality and Cultural Values

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Teams: Processes and Communication

Leadership: Power and Negotiation

Leadership: Styles and Behaviors

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Exam 10: Ability

Perceptual ability refers to

Self-awareness is a(n) ________ ability.

The ability to focus on a single sound in the presence of many other sounds is referred to as auditory attention.

Cognitive ability tests are ideal for helping managers decide which candidate to hire.

Oral and written expressions are associated with ________ ability.

Ollie is taking the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), which is an evaluation of the literacy and writing skills required for academic success in college. The SAT is testing Ollie's ________ ability.

Stamina is involved whenever the nature of the physical activity causes the heart rate to climb and the depth and rate of breathing to increase for prolonged periods of time.

Which of the following is True regarding individuals with high cognitive ability?

Which of the following statements is True regarding emotional intelligence?

Strength refers to the

Tim works in an engineering department. Even though they are sometimes envious, his coworkers enjoy watching him work because he comes up with unusual and often unlikely solutions to problems that are very clever and usually work. Tim has a high level of

Explain the effects of general cognitive ability on performance and commitment.

Actuaries for major insurance companies have to choose and apply formulas to solve problems related to risk and the premiums. Which of the following abilities is required?

The natural level of a given ability generally limits how much a person can improve that ability.

Which of the following is a sensory ability?

What is quantitative ability? Describe its component abilities.

Define emotional abilities. Identify and describe the four abilities related to emotional intelligence.

Abilities are a function of both genes and the environment.

Adena is a national-level ballet dancer. Physical fitness and innovating new sequences are very crucial for her career. Discuss the physical abilities you consider relevant in her profession.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Job Performance

Organizational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

Stress

Motivation

Trust, Justice, and Ethics

Learning and Decision Making

Personality and Cultural Values

Teams: Characteristics and Diversity

Teams: Processes and Communication

Leadership: Power and Negotiation

Leadership: Styles and Behaviors

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Filters