Question 1

The practice of involving all employees at all levels in management decisions is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

participat

Question 2

Environmental psychologists are primarily concerned with the impact of ____________ on human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  pollution 
B)  architecture and interior design 
C)  social settings and group dynamics 
D)  outdoor sports 
A)  pollution 
B)  architecture and interior design 
C)  social settings and group dynamics 
D)  outdoor sports

Question 3

Which of the following BEST characterizes the relationship between job satisfaction and worker productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity increases as job satisfaction increases. 
B)  Productivity decreases as job satisfaction increases because employees are more prone to socialize on the job. 
C)  Job satisfaction is not related to productivity though it does save employers money in other ways. 
D)  Job satisfaction is nice for employees but provides no measurable benefits to employers. 
A)  Productivity increases as job satisfaction increases. 
B)  Productivity decreases as job satisfaction increases because employees are more prone to socialize on the job. 
C)  Job satisfaction is not related to productivity though it does save employers money in other ways. 
D)  Job satisfaction is nice for employees but provides no measurable benefits to employers.

Question 4

The MOST effective supervisors are ____________ in structuring and __________ considerate.

Accepted Answer

A)  high;highly 
B)  high;not too 
C)  low;highly 
D)  low;not too 
A)  high;highly 
B)  high;not too 
C)  low;highly 
D)  low;not too

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes cited by Shepard that contribute to social loafing on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  The individual believes his or her individual effort will not be rewarded. 
B)  The individual believes that the group will meet its goals regardless of his or her effort. 
C)  The individual believes that his or her effort will be too costly. 
D)  The individual does not want to be singled out for recognition when the project was a group effort. 
A)  The individual believes his or her individual effort will not be rewarded. 
B)  The individual believes that the group will meet its goals regardless of his or her effort. 
C)  The individual believes that his or her effort will be too costly. 
D)  The individual does not want to be singled out for recognition when the project was a group effort.

Question 6

An intelligent tutoring system is a computer program that guides instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A psychologist who designs machines that people use every day is MOST likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational psychologist. 
B)  human factors engineer. 
C)  interdisciplinary industrialist. 
D)  behavioral technician. 
A)  organizational psychologist. 
B)  human factors engineer. 
C)  interdisciplinary industrialist. 
D)  behavioral technician.

Question 8

When employers use IQ scores to select employees,they generally find that the selected employee is:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher in productivity,primarily during the first 5 years of employment. 
B)  higher in productivity,primarily after 3 years of accumulated experience. 
C)  somewhat slower to learn but produces a better quality product. 
D)  somewhat slower to learn but eventually catches up after 3 years of employment. 
A)  higher in productivity,primarily during the first 5 years of employment. 
B)  higher in productivity,primarily after 3 years of accumulated experience. 
C)  somewhat slower to learn but produces a better quality product. 
D)  somewhat slower to learn but eventually catches up after 3 years of employment.

Question 9

Defendants who are which of the following have an increased likelihood of being acquitted,independent of the facts of the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  black 
B)  poor 
C)  attractive 
D)  clever 
A)  black 
B)  poor 
C)  attractive 
D)  clever

Question 10

In terms of employee health programs,research has revealed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the costs of health programs significantly outweigh the benefits. 
B)  keeping employees healthy is profitable for employers. 
C)  investments in employee health are generally not effective. 
D)  employees continue to rack up insurance costs because they see their benefits as "free." 
A)  the costs of health programs significantly outweigh the benefits. 
B)  keeping employees healthy is profitable for employers. 
C)  investments in employee health are generally not effective. 
D)  employees continue to rack up insurance costs because they see their benefits as "free."

Question 11

In the office landscape design,employees tend to interact more and cooperate more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The best predictor of future performance in skilled jobs is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best predictor of future performance in...

Question 13

What happens in an "assessment center" that is unique to the employee evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Candidates are asked to evaluate the managerial structure of the organization. 
B)  Candidates must carry out a simulated management task. 
C)  Candidates are given intelligence tests and aptitude tests and are subjected to a series of interviews. 
D)  Candidates are asked to assess other employees to determine their ability as personnel managers. 
A)  Candidates are asked to evaluate the managerial structure of the organization. 
B)  Candidates must carry out a simulated management task. 
C)  Candidates are given intelligence tests and aptitude tests and are subjected to a series of interviews. 
D)  Candidates are asked to assess other employees to determine their ability as personnel managers.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical means of assessment for employee selection used by psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance tests 
B)  tests of general intelligence 
C)  paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  projective tests 
A)  performance tests 
B)  tests of general intelligence 
C)  paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  projective tests

Question 15

The United States makes up approximately ______ of the world's population and consumes ______ of its resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  20%;10% 
B)  10%;35% 
C)  5%;25% 
D)  15%;15% 
A)  20%;10% 
B)  10%;35% 
C)  5%;25% 
D)  15%;15%

Question 16

Mastery learning is based on the assumption that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no point in moving on to higher concepts if you have not mastered the basic concepts. 
B)  students are intrinsically motivated by the desire to understand and master the world around them. 
C)  all students should master the materials in a course on approximately the same schedule. 
D)  students who excel should be placed in master classes. 
A)  there is no point in moving on to higher concepts if you have not mastered the basic concepts. 
B)  students are intrinsically motivated by the desire to understand and master the world around them. 
C)  all students should master the materials in a course on approximately the same schedule. 
D)  students who excel should be placed in master classes.

Question 17

Which statement about criterion-referenced tests is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criterion-referenced tests are interpreted in terms of grade level. 
B)  Criterion-referenced tests determine how far above or below the average a student is. 
C)  Criterion-referenced tests are standardized using an average sample. 
D)  It is possible for every student in a class to fail a criterion-referenced test. 
A)  Criterion-referenced tests are interpreted in terms of grade level. 
B)  Criterion-referenced tests determine how far above or below the average a student is. 
C)  Criterion-referenced tests are standardized using an average sample. 
D)  It is possible for every student in a class to fail a criterion-referenced test.

Question 18

____________ psychologists are actively involved in studying the effects of physical environment on human behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ psychologists are actively involved in studying...

Question 19

Psychologists who seek ways to improve the functioning and human benefits of business are called human factors engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is an intelligent tutoring system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a technique where faster students teach slower students 
B)  an enrichment program for gifted children 
C)  a computer program for teaching concepts on an individualized level 
D)  an instructional method that assumes that all students are gifted if given the opportunity to display their talents 
A)  a technique where faster students teach slower students 
B)  an enrichment program for gifted children 
C)  a computer program for teaching concepts on an individualized level 
D)  an instructional method that assumes that all students are gifted if given the opportunity to display their talents

The practice of involving all employees at all levels in management decisions is called ____________.

Environmental psychologists are primarily concerned with the impact of ____________ on human behavior.

Which of the following BEST characterizes the relationship between job satisfaction and worker productivity?

The MOST effective supervisors are __ in structuring and considerate.

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes cited by Shepard that contribute to social loafing on the job?

An intelligent tutoring system is a computer program that guides instruction.

A psychologist who designs machines that people use every day is MOST likely a(n):

When employers use IQ scores to select employees,they generally find that the selected employee is:

Defendants who are which of the following have an increased likelihood of being acquitted,independent of the facts of the case?

In terms of employee health programs,research has revealed that:

In the office landscape design,employees tend to interact more and cooperate more.

The best predictor of future performance in skilled jobs is the ____________.

What happens in an "assessment center" that is unique to the employee evaluation process?

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical means of assessment for employee selection used by psychologists?

The United States makes up approximately of the world's population and consumes of its resources.

Mastery learning is based on the assumption that:

Which statement about criterion-referenced tests is accurate?

____________ psychologists are actively involved in studying the effects of physical environment on human behavior.

Psychologists who seek ways to improve the functioning and human benefits of business are called human factors engineers.

What is an intelligent tutoring system?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

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Exam 17: Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

The practice of involving all employees at all levels in management decisions is called ____________.

Environmental psychologists are primarily concerned with the impact of ____________ on human behavior.

Which of the following BEST characterizes the relationship between job satisfaction and worker productivity?

The MOST effective supervisors are ____________ in structuring and __________ considerate.

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes cited by Shepard that contribute to social loafing on the job?

An intelligent tutoring system is a computer program that guides instruction.

A psychologist who designs machines that people use every day is MOST likely a(n):

When employers use IQ scores to select employees,they generally find that the selected employee is:

Defendants who are which of the following have an increased likelihood of being acquitted,independent of the facts of the case?

In terms of employee health programs,research has revealed that:

In the office landscape design,employees tend to interact more and cooperate more.

The best predictor of future performance in skilled jobs is the ____________.

What happens in an "assessment center" that is unique to the employee evaluation process?

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical means of assessment for employee selection used by psychologists?

The United States makes up approximately ______ of the world's population and consumes ______ of its resources.

Mastery learning is based on the assumption that:

Which statement about criterion-referenced tests is accurate?

____________ psychologists are actively involved in studying the effects of physical environment on human behavior.

Psychologists who seek ways to improve the functioning and human benefits of business are called human factors engineers.

What is an intelligent tutoring system?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Filters

The MOST effective supervisors are __ in structuring and considerate.

The United States makes up approximately of the world's population and consumes of its resources.