Question 1

A manager nodding to express approval to a subordinate who is making a useful comment during a staff meeting is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) equity exchange 
B) expectancy development 
C) positive reinforcement 
D) progression 
E) executive conditioning 
A) equity exchange 
B) expectancy development 
C) positive reinforcement 
D) progression 
E) executive conditioning

Question 2

Selective screening lets in only a tiny portion of all of the information available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a manager comparatively ranks all his/her subordinates on their oral communication skills,the contrast effect may creep in as a perceptual bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to a study on ethical workplace conduct conducted for Deloitte & Touche USA,91% of workers reported that they were more likely to behave ethically when they have work-life balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People may pay attention to the same information,organize it in the same way,and yet interpret in differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A contrast effect occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others who have been recently encountered and who rank higher or lower on the same characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The quality or accuracy of a person's perceptions has a relatively minor impact on the person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n)__________ contains information about a person's own appearance,behavior,and personality.

Accepted Answer

A) script schema 
B) self schema 
C) domestic schema 
D) person-in-situation schema 
E) indigenous schema 
A) script schema 
B) self schema 
C) domestic schema 
D) person-in-situation schema 
E) indigenous schema

Question 9

When a bright red sports car stands out from a group of gray sedans,this demonstrates figure/ground separation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The systematic reinforcement of desirable work behavior and the non-reinforcement or punishment of unwanted work behavior is known as organizational behavior __________.

Accepted Answer

A) modification 
B) simplification 
C) alignment d transformation 
D) alteration 
A) modification 
B) simplification 
C) alignment d transformation 
D) alteration

Question 11

Assimilation theory is the attempt to understand the causes of a certain event,assess responsibility for outcomes of the event,and evaluate the personal qualities of the people involved in the event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The creation of a new behavior by the positive reinforcement of successive approximations to the desired behavior is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) imitation 
B) portrayal 
C) modeling 
D) shaping 
E) representation 
A) imitation 
B) portrayal 
C) modeling 
D) shaping 
E) representation

Question 13

The __________ is the tendency to deny personal responsibility for performance problems but to accept personal responsibility for performance success.

Accepted Answer

A) fundamental attribution error 
B) central attribution error 
C) indigenous bias 
D) inward attribution error 
E) self-serving bias 
A) fundamental attribution error 
B) central attribution error 
C) indigenous bias 
D) inward attribution error 
E) self-serving bias

Question 14

__________ is the process of controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

Accepted Answer

Operant co

Question 15

A conditioned stimulus refers to a once-neutral stimulus that is paired with an original stimulus and becomes capable of affecting behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of attribution theory,consistency takes into account how likely all those facing a similar situation are to respond in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Using an attribution theory perspective,explain the nature of internal and external attributions.What is the fundamental attribution error? What is the self-serving bias? Why is knowledge of these attribution errors important to managers?
Suggested

Accepted Answer

Attributions of internal causes focus on

Question 18

In the context of attribution theory,distinctiveness considers how consistent a person's behavior is across different situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Impression management is more important in face-to-face meetings than in online interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Selective screening occurs only through conscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A manager nodding to express approval to a subordinate who is making a useful comment during a staff meeting is an example of __________.

Selective screening lets in only a tiny portion of all of the information available.

When a manager comparatively ranks all his/her subordinates on their oral communication skills,the contrast effect may creep in as a perceptual bias.

According to a study on ethical workplace conduct conducted for Deloitte & Touche USA,91% of workers reported that they were more likely to behave ethically when they have work-life balance.

People may pay attention to the same information,organize it in the same way,and yet interpret in differently.

A contrast effect occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others who have been recently encountered and who rank higher or lower on the same characteristics.

The quality or accuracy of a person's perceptions has a relatively minor impact on the person's behavior.

A(n)__________ contains information about a person's own appearance,behavior,and personality.

When a bright red sports car stands out from a group of gray sedans,this demonstrates figure/ground separation.

The systematic reinforcement of desirable work behavior and the non-reinforcement or punishment of unwanted work behavior is known as organizational behavior __________.

Assimilation theory is the attempt to understand the causes of a certain event,assess responsibility for outcomes of the event,and evaluate the personal qualities of the people involved in the event.

The creation of a new behavior by the positive reinforcement of successive approximations to the desired behavior is called __________.

The __________ is the tendency to deny personal responsibility for performance problems but to accept personal responsibility for performance success.

__________ is the process of controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

A conditioned stimulus refers to a once-neutral stimulus that is paired with an original stimulus and becomes capable of affecting behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

In the context of attribution theory,consistency takes into account how likely all those facing a similar situation are to respond in the same way.

Using an attribution theory perspective,explain the nature of internal and external attributions.What is the fundamental attribution error? What is the self-serving bias? Why is knowledge of these attribution errors important to managers? Suggested

In the context of attribution theory,distinctiveness considers how consistent a person's behavior is across different situations.

Impression management is more important in face-to-face meetings than in online interactions.

Selective screening occurs only through conscious awareness.

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Exam 4: Perception,Attribution,and Learning

A manager nodding to express approval to a subordinate who is making a useful comment during a staff meeting is an example of __________.

Selective screening lets in only a tiny portion of all of the information available.

When a manager comparatively ranks all his/her subordinates on their oral communication skills,the contrast effect may creep in as a perceptual bias.

According to a study on ethical workplace conduct conducted for Deloitte & Touche USA,91% of workers reported that they were more likely to behave ethically when they have work-life balance.

People may pay attention to the same information,organize it in the same way,and yet interpret in differently.

A contrast effect occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others who have been recently encountered and who rank higher or lower on the same characteristics.

The quality or accuracy of a person's perceptions has a relatively minor impact on the person's behavior.

A(n)__________ contains information about a person's own appearance,behavior,and personality.

When a bright red sports car stands out from a group of gray sedans,this demonstrates figure/ground separation.

The systematic reinforcement of desirable work behavior and the non-reinforcement or punishment of unwanted work behavior is known as organizational behavior __________.

Assimilation theory is the attempt to understand the causes of a certain event,assess responsibility for outcomes of the event,and evaluate the personal qualities of the people involved in the event.

The creation of a new behavior by the positive reinforcement of successive approximations to the desired behavior is called __________.

The __________ is the tendency to deny personal responsibility for performance problems but to accept personal responsibility for performance success.

__________ is the process of controlling behavior by manipulating its consequences.

A conditioned stimulus refers to a once-neutral stimulus that is paired with an original stimulus and becomes capable of affecting behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

In the context of attribution theory,consistency takes into account how likely all those facing a similar situation are to respond in the same way.

Using an attribution theory perspective,explain the nature of internal and external attributions.What is the fundamental attribution error? What is the self-serving bias? Why is knowledge of these attribution errors important to managers? Suggested

In the context of attribution theory,distinctiveness considers how consistent a person's behavior is across different situations.

Impression management is more important in face-to-face meetings than in online interactions.

Selective screening occurs only through conscious awareness.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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