Question 1

Describe six biases affecting perception.

Accepted Answer

1. Stereotyping - the process of general

Question 2

Which of the following are common traits of people with a strong surgency personality dimension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laid-back or easygoing 
B)  Avoiding change and new things 
C)  Poor under pressure, nervous, insecure, moody 
D)  Impatient, assertive, active, and ambitious 
A)  Laid-back or easygoing 
B)  Avoiding change and new things 
C)  Poor under pressure, nervous, insecure, moody 
D)  Impatient, assertive, active, and ambitious

Question 3

The _____ is the time we have to make a good impression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is the time we have...

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to our tendency to see things from a narrow focus that directly affects us?

Accepted Answer

A)  Projection 
B)  Expectation 
C)  Selective exposure 
D)  Frame of reference 
A)  Projection 
B)  Expectation 
C)  Selective exposure 
D)  Frame of reference

Question 5

Discussing controversial topics and expression of personal views is best avoided especially during the four-minute barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dressing like a successful person in the organization during one's job interview might send out signals of overconfidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ prefer to learn by observing and feeling.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodators 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Convergers 
D)  Assimilators 
A)  Accommodators 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Convergers 
D)  Assimilators

Question 8

Chronic stress can lead to burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People with a(n) _____ locus of control believe that they have little control over their performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with a(n) _____ locus of control...

Question 10

A person with a high score on the openness to experience personality dimension is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative, tolerant, compassionate, and friendly. 
B)  emotionally stable, good under pressure, relaxed, secure, and positive. 
C)  imaginative, intellectual, autonomous, and creative. 
D)  energetic, assertive, active, and ambitious. 
A)  cooperative, tolerant, compassionate, and friendly. 
B)  emotionally stable, good under pressure, relaxed, secure, and positive. 
C)  imaginative, intellectual, autonomous, and creative. 
D)  energetic, assertive, active, and ambitious.

Question 11

Describe the four learning styles.

Accepted Answer

The four preferred learning styles are:

Question 12

The term _____ refers to a person's interpretation of reality.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  attitude 
C)  perception 
D)  emotion 
A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  attitude 
C)  perception 
D)  emotion

Question 13

Which area of projecting a positive image (appearance, nonverbal communication, behavior) are you strongest in? Which one are you weakest in? Explain your answers. What will you do to project a more positive image in the future?

Accepted Answer

I believe I am strongest in projecting a

Question 14

Which of the following characterize people with a strong adjustment personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Energetic, assertive, active, and ambitious, with an interest in getting ahead 
B)  Cold, difficult, uncompassionate, unfriendly, and unsociable 
C)  Good under pressure, relaxed, secure, and positive 
D)  Imaginative, intellectual, open-minded, autonomous, and creative 
A)  Energetic, assertive, active, and ambitious, with an interest in getting ahead 
B)  Cold, difficult, uncompassionate, unfriendly, and unsociable 
C)  Good under pressure, relaxed, secure, and positive 
D)  Imaginative, intellectual, open-minded, autonomous, and creative

Question 15

List the causes of stress, and describe how to be more effective at controlling stress.

Accepted Answer

Causes of stress include: personality ty

Question 16

Facial expressions convey feelings more accurately than words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People weak in _____ want to be followers.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjustment 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  surgency 
A)  adjustment 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  surgency

Question 18

Ashley is often inattentive when her boss is speaking to her. She says "I often don't listen to what my boss is saying, since I can predict what he is going to say." What type of perception bias does this statement reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Projection 
B)  Frame of reference 
C)  Expectations 
D)  Selective exposure 
A)  Projection 
B)  Frame of reference 
C)  Expectations 
D)  Selective exposure

Question 19

"I'm always in a hurry and it upsets me to change my routine." What type of stressor does this statement reveal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational climate 
B)  Management behavior 
C)  Personality type 
D)  Job satisfaction 
A)  Organizational climate 
B)  Management behavior 
C)  Personality type 
D)  Job satisfaction

Question 20

Accommodators rely more on other people for information than on technical analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe six biases affecting perception.

Which of the following are common traits of people with a strong surgency personality dimension?

The _____ is the time we have to make a good impression.

Which of the following terms refers to our tendency to see things from a narrow focus that directly affects us?

Discussing controversial topics and expression of personal views is best avoided especially during the four-minute barrier.

Dressing like a successful person in the organization during one's job interview might send out signals of overconfidence.

_____ prefer to learn by observing and feeling.

Chronic stress can lead to burnout.

People with a(n) _____ locus of control believe that they have little control over their performance.

A person with a high score on the openness to experience personality dimension is likely to be:

Describe the four learning styles.

The term _____ refers to a person's interpretation of reality.

Which area of projecting a positive image (appearance, nonverbal communication, behavior) are you strongest in? Which one are you weakest in? Explain your answers. What will you do to project a more positive image in the future?

Which of the following characterize people with a strong adjustment personality type?

List the causes of stress, and describe how to be more effective at controlling stress.

Facial expressions convey feelings more accurately than words.

People weak in _____ want to be followers.

Ashley is often inattentive when her boss is speaking to her. She says "I often don't listen to what my boss is saying, since I can predict what he is going to say." What type of perception bias does this statement reflect?

"I'm always in a hurry and it upsets me to change my routine." What type of stressor does this statement reveal?

Accommodators rely more on other people for information than on technical analysis.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Time and Career Management

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Motivating Performance

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

Valuing Diversity Globally

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Exam 2: Personality, Stress, Learning, and Perception

Describe six biases affecting perception.

Which of the following are common traits of people with a strong surgency personality dimension?

The _____ is the time we have to make a good impression.

Which of the following terms refers to our tendency to see things from a narrow focus that directly affects us?

Discussing controversial topics and expression of personal views is best avoided especially during the four-minute barrier.

Dressing like a successful person in the organization during one's job interview might send out signals of overconfidence.

_____ prefer to learn by observing and feeling.

Chronic stress can lead to burnout.

People with a(n) _____ locus of control believe that they have little control over their performance.

A person with a high score on the openness to experience personality dimension is likely to be:

Describe the four learning styles.

The term _____ refers to a person's interpretation of reality.

Which area of projecting a positive image (appearance, nonverbal communication, behavior) are you strongest in? Which one are you weakest in? Explain your answers. What will you do to project a more positive image in the future?

Which of the following characterize people with a strong adjustment personality type?

List the causes of stress, and describe how to be more effective at controlling stress.

Facial expressions convey feelings more accurately than words.

People weak in _____ want to be followers.

Ashley is often inattentive when her boss is speaking to her. She says "I often don't listen to what my boss is saying, since I can predict what he is going to say." What type of perception bias does this statement reflect?

"I'm always in a hurry and it upsets me to change my routine." What type of stressor does this statement reveal?

Accommodators rely more on other people for information than on technical analysis.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Time and Career Management

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Motivating Performance

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

Valuing Diversity Globally

Filters