Question 1

Briefly explain Goleman's dimensions of emotional intelligence

Accepted Answer

Briefly explain Goleman's dimensions of

Question 2

Positive psychological theory and research prefers to use the more precise and operationally defined term subjective well-being,or SWB,instead of happiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Stamina is an example of a cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Briefly explain the three areas of Bandura's approach to training and development.

Accepted Answer

The three areas of Bandura's approach to

Question 5

A manager in the office,having understood from the nonverbal cues from his staff members that they were unhappy with the new policy being presented,visited each member to explain how they would benefit from it.Which dimension of EI does this situation represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-motivation 
B)  Self-management 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Social skills 
A)  Self-motivation 
B)  Self-management 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Social skills

Question 6

Service personnel are required to display false expressions and positive emotions such as smiling.This concept is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  concealment. 
B)  camouflage. 
C)  masking. 
D)  emotional labor. 
A)  concealment. 
B)  camouflage. 
C)  masking. 
D)  emotional labor.

Question 7

In the field of positive organizational behavior,which process can contribute to the learning of optimism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social learning process of modeling 
B)  Social persuasion 
C)  Physiological and psychological arousal 
D)  Mastery experience or performance attainment 
A)  Social learning process of modeling 
B)  Social persuasion 
C)  Physiological and psychological arousal 
D)  Mastery experience or performance attainment

Question 8

Define psychological capital or PsyCap.

Accepted Answer

PsyCap is defined as "An individual's po

Question 9

A recent meta-analysis evaluating the effects of behavioral modeling training (BMT)found that the greatest impact of BMT was when all these factors were present EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  practice included trainer-generated scenarios. 
B)  trainers were instructed to set goals. 
C)  trainees' supervisors were also trained. 
D)  rewards and sanctions were instituted in the trainees' work environment. 
A)  practice included trainer-generated scenarios. 
B)  trainers were instructed to set goals. 
C)  trainees' supervisors were also trained. 
D)  rewards and sanctions were instituted in the trainees' work environment.

Question 10

Which among the following statements is true regarding general self efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is highly variable depending on the task. 
B)  It is cognitively processed by the individual before any effort is expended. 
C)  It is like a personality trait. 
D)  It is statelike. 
A)  It is highly variable depending on the task. 
B)  It is cognitively processed by the individual before any effort is expended. 
C)  It is like a personality trait. 
D)  It is statelike.

Question 11

All of the following statements about Seligman's Attributional Style Questionnaire (ASQ)are true,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it was designed to determine habitual explanatory style. 
B)  it contains lie scales. 
C)  it has been found to be very difficult to fake optimism. 
D)  it requires respondents to interpret 3 good and 3 bad vignettes. 
A)  it was designed to determine habitual explanatory style. 
B)  it contains lie scales. 
C)  it has been found to be very difficult to fake optimism. 
D)  it requires respondents to interpret 3 good and 3 bad vignettes.

Question 12

Which of the following indicates whether the magnitude is strong and likely to produce perseverance when difficulties are encountered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Strength 
C)  Relations 
D)  Feedback 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Strength 
C)  Relations 
D)  Feedback

Question 13

Explain the role of social persuasion as a source of information for self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

People's belief in their efficacy can be

Question 14

Briefly explain the process of self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

The self-efficacy process starts before

Question 15

Which among the following is a valued subjective experience according to Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruism 
B)  Perseverance 
C)  Satisfaction 
D)  Tolerance 
A)  Altruism 
B)  Perseverance 
C)  Satisfaction 
D)  Tolerance

Question 16

According to Daniel Goleman,which among the following EI dimensions is characterized by the ability to shake off negative emotions and get back on constructive track for problem solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Social skills 
C)  Self-management 
D)  Empathy 
A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Social skills 
C)  Self-management 
D)  Empathy

Question 17

According to the cognitive abilities related to job performance,which mental ability should a supervisor following organization policy on sexual harassment have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal comprehension 
B)  Memory 
C)  Spatial visualization 
D)  Perceptual speed 
A)  Verbal comprehension 
B)  Memory 
C)  Spatial visualization 
D)  Perceptual speed

Question 18

What is meant by the term explanatory style? What are the explanatory styles of optimists and pessimists?

Accepted Answer

Seligman uses the term explanatory style

Question 19

The vast majority of jobs in today's workplace are concerned more with physical abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Optimists make external (not their fault),stable,and specific (problem only in this situation)attributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Briefly explain Goleman's dimensions of emotional intelligence

Positive psychological theory and research prefers to use the more precise and operationally defined term subjective well-being,or SWB,instead of happiness.

Stamina is an example of a cognitive ability.

Briefly explain the three areas of Bandura's approach to training and development.

A manager in the office,having understood from the nonverbal cues from his staff members that they were unhappy with the new policy being presented,visited each member to explain how they would benefit from it.Which dimension of EI does this situation represent?

Service personnel are required to display false expressions and positive emotions such as smiling.This concept is known as:

In the field of positive organizational behavior,which process can contribute to the learning of optimism?

Define psychological capital or PsyCap.

A recent meta-analysis evaluating the effects of behavioral modeling training (BMT)found that the greatest impact of BMT was when all these factors were present EXCEPT:

Which among the following statements is true regarding general self efficacy?

All of the following statements about Seligman's Attributional Style Questionnaire (ASQ)are true,EXCEPT:

Which of the following indicates whether the magnitude is strong and likely to produce perseverance when difficulties are encountered?

Explain the role of social persuasion as a source of information for self-efficacy.

Briefly explain the process of self-efficacy.

Which among the following is a valued subjective experience according to Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi?

According to Daniel Goleman,which among the following EI dimensions is characterized by the ability to shake off negative emotions and get back on constructive track for problem solution?

According to the cognitive abilities related to job performance,which mental ability should a supervisor following organization policy on sexual harassment have?

What is meant by the term explanatory style? What are the explanatory styles of optimists and pessimists?

The vast majority of jobs in today's workplace are concerned more with physical abilities.

Optimists make external (not their fault),stable,and specific (problem only in this situation)attributions.

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Exam 7: Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Briefly explain Goleman's dimensions of emotional intelligence

Positive psychological theory and research prefers to use the more precise and operationally defined term subjective well-being,or SWB,instead of happiness.

Stamina is an example of a cognitive ability.

Briefly explain the three areas of Bandura's approach to training and development.

A manager in the office,having understood from the nonverbal cues from his staff members that they were unhappy with the new policy being presented,visited each member to explain how they would benefit from it.Which dimension of EI does this situation represent?

Service personnel are required to display false expressions and positive emotions such as smiling.This concept is known as:

In the field of positive organizational behavior,which process can contribute to the learning of optimism?

Define psychological capital or PsyCap.

A recent meta-analysis evaluating the effects of behavioral modeling training (BMT)found that the greatest impact of BMT was when all these factors were present EXCEPT:

Which among the following statements is true regarding general self efficacy?

All of the following statements about Seligman's Attributional Style Questionnaire (ASQ)are true,EXCEPT:

Which of the following indicates whether the magnitude is strong and likely to produce perseverance when difficulties are encountered?

Explain the role of social persuasion as a source of information for self-efficacy.

Briefly explain the process of self-efficacy.

Which among the following is a valued subjective experience according to Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi?

According to Daniel Goleman,which among the following EI dimensions is characterized by the ability to shake off negative emotions and get back on constructive track for problem solution?

According to the cognitive abilities related to job performance,which mental ability should a supervisor following organization policy on sexual harassment have?

What is meant by the term explanatory style? What are the explanatory styles of optimists and pessimists?

The vast majority of jobs in today's workplace are concerned more with physical abilities.

Optimists make external (not their fault),stable,and specific (problem only in this situation)attributions.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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