Question 1

________ refers to staying with a decision even when there is clear evidence it's wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  Escalation of commitment 
B)  Hindsight bias 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Selective perception 
E)  Availability bias 
A)  Escalation of commitment 
B)  Hindsight bias 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Selective perception 
E)  Availability bias

Question 2

Discuss the attribution theory.

Accepted Answer

The attribution theory suggests that whe

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding a contrast effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our tendency to attribute our success to internal factors and blame our failure on external factors is called the contrast effect. 
B)  The contrast effect states that we tend to judge someone on the basis of our perception of the group to which he or she belongs. 
C)  A person appears more appealing than normal when compared with a person of less appeal due to the contrast effect. 
D)  If we think that women won't relocate for a promotion, we are using a shortcut to judge all women and it is called the contrast effect. 
E)  The contrast effect indicates a tendency to fixate on initial information and fail to adequately adjust for subsequent information. 
A)  Our tendency to attribute our success to internal factors and blame our failure on external factors is called the contrast effect. 
B)  The contrast effect states that we tend to judge someone on the basis of our perception of the group to which he or she belongs. 
C)  A person appears more appealing than normal when compared with a person of less appeal due to the contrast effect. 
D)  If we think that women won't relocate for a promotion, we are using a shortcut to judge all women and it is called the contrast effect. 
E)  The contrast effect indicates a tendency to fixate on initial information and fail to adequately adjust for subsequent information.

Question 4

Passive positive moods, such as calm, are more conducive to creativity than moods such as happiness that encourage interaction with the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is not one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining the problem 
B)  identifying the decision criteria 
C)  evaluating the alternatives 
D)  finding a reasonable solution 
E)  selecting the best alternative 
A)  defining the problem 
B)  identifying the decision criteria 
C)  evaluating the alternatives 
D)  finding a reasonable solution 
E)  selecting the best alternative

Question 6

The three-component model of creativity proposes that individual creativity essentially requires expertise, creative thinking skills, and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  external locus of control 
B)  intrinsic task motivation 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  positivity offset 
E)  selective perception 
A)  external locus of control 
B)  intrinsic task motivation 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  positivity offset 
E)  selective perception

Question 7

You are more likely to notice cars like your own due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotyping 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  selective perception 
D)  halo effect 
E)  contrast effect 
A)  stereotyping 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  selective perception 
D)  halo effect 
E)  contrast effect

________ refers to staying with a decision even when there is clear evidence it's wrong.

Discuss the attribution theory.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a contrast effect?

Passive positive moods, such as calm, are more conducive to creativity than moods such as happiness that encourage interaction with the world.

Which is not one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

The three-component model of creativity proposes that individual creativity essentially requires expertise, creative thinking skills, and ________.

You are more likely to notice cars like your own due to ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

________ refers to staying with a decision even when there is clear evidence it's wrong.

Discuss the attribution theory.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a contrast effect?

Passive positive moods, such as calm, are more conducive to creativity than moods such as happiness that encourage interaction with the world.

Which is not one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

The three-component model of creativity proposes that individual creativity essentially requires expertise, creative thinking skills, and ________.

You are more likely to notice cars like your own due to ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters