Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Type A person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety 
B)  Hostility 
C)  Compulsiveness 
D)  Competitiveness 
E)  Patience

Question 2

____________________ are the total set of work-related behaviors that the organization expects the individual to display.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the total set of work-related...

Question 3

Mary Paule is independent,determined,defiant,and competitive.These are examples of her

Accepted Answer

A)  inducements. 
B)  intangibles. 
C)  psychological contracts. 
D)  contributions. 
E)  competencies.

Question 4

During an interview,people use perception management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Type A personalities is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are extremely competitive. 
B)  They are less likely to experience conflict with other people. 
C)  They are more likely to experience stress. 
D)  They are very work-oriented. 
E)  They have a lot of drive and want to accomplish as much as possible as quickly as possible.

Question 6

One of your coworkers does acceptable work in terms of production quantity and quality,but he refuses to work late.He is probably not considered a good organizational ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of your coworkers does acceptable work...

Question 7

Gerry is normally very talkative and friendly.He is also full of positive energy and people like being around him.One day he was quiet and reserved so Barbara asked him what was wrong.Barb noticed the change in Gerry's

Accepted Answer

A)  ​negative affectivity. 
B)  consistency. 
C)  consensus. 
D)  distinctiveness. 
E)  ​perception.

Question 8

If you are a reporter for a newspaper,you are expected to write,edit,and proofread stories by the paper's deadline.These expectations are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  workplace behaviors. 
B)  performance behaviors. 
C)  withdrawal behaviors. 
D)  job attributes. 
E)  organizational citizenship.

Question 9

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Negative emotionality

Accepted Answer

A) Likes to make new friends 
B) Excitable,reactive 
C) Match between individual and organization 
D) Directed at gaining power 
E) Empathy
F)Likes task identity
G)Bases decisions on logic
H)Number of goals a person focuses on
I)Solitude recharges energy
J)Prefers abstract concepts
K)Bases decisions on emotion
L)Enjoys the process
M)Gets along with others
N)Prefers concrete situations and details

Question 10

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Rui is in the lab testing his insight

Accepted Answer

A) Preparation 
B) Incubation 
C) Insight 
D) Verification

Question 11

An author goes for a hike.She is probably in the ____________________ stage of the creative process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An author goes for a hike.She is...

Question 12

Describe the relationship between creativity,innovation,and the product life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the relationship between creativity,innovation,and the product...

Question 13

____ is the extent to which a person believes that he or she is a worthwhile and deserving individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Conformity 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Risk propensity 
E)  Self-image

Question 14

Certain religions believe in predestination.According to this belief,God has foreordained all things,especially the salvation of individual souls.This belief is indicative of a belief in an internal locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual is a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overall set of expectations held by...

Question 16

An individual's level of job satisfaction is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  compensation. 
B)  personal needs and aspirations. 
C)  relationships with coworkers and supervisors. 
D)  working conditions. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 17

Assume that the employees in your organization do not have high levels of job satisfaction or organizational commitment.How will you go about trying to improve these attitudes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assume that the employees in your organization...

Question 18

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Perceiving

Accepted Answer

A) Likes to make new friends 
B) Excitable,reactive 
C) Match between individual and organization 
D) Directed at gaining power 
E) Empathy
F)Likes task identity
G)Bases decisions on logic
H)Number of goals a person focuses on
I)Solitude recharges energy
J)Prefers abstract concepts
K)Bases decisions on emotion
L)Enjoys the process
M)Gets along with others
N)Prefers concrete situations and details

Question 19

Special Exercises
Severine works with Eric.Eric thinks Severine's emotions run high and low like a rollercoaster.He never knows if she will be up or down.Severine also works on everything at once and talks to everybody more than focusing on her projects.Severine enjoys learning about other cultures and new ideas.She gets along well with other people.Eric is more quiet and focused.He gets a lot done and is calm and secure.He enjoys learning new things and is curious.Eric is forgiving and good-natured.Match the following personality traits with the person described.
-Low agreeableness

Accepted Answer

A) Severine 
B) Eric 
C) Both Severine and Eric 
D) Neither Severine nor Eric

Question 20

The Department of Defense spent $100 million to develop a prosthetic arm that could pick up and feed a grape to the user.They are testing its comfort and accuracy.They are in the ____________________ stage in the creative process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Department of Defense spent $100 million...

Exam 14: Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Type A person?

____________________ are the total set of work-related behaviors that the organization expects the individual to display.

Mary Paule is independent,determined,defiant,and competitive.These are examples of her

During an interview,people use perception management.

Which of the following statements about Type A personalities is FALSE?

One of your coworkers does acceptable work in terms of production quantity and quality,but he refuses to work late.He is probably not considered a good organizational ____________________.

Gerry is normally very talkative and friendly.He is also full of positive energy and people like being around him.One day he was quiet and reserved so Barbara asked him what was wrong.Barb noticed the change in Gerry's

If you are a reporter for a newspaper,you are expected to write,edit,and proofread stories by the paper's deadline.These expectations are referred to as

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Negative emotionality

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Rui is in the lab testing his insight

An author goes for a hike.She is probably in the ____________________ stage of the creative process.

Describe the relationship between creativity,innovation,and the product life cycle.

____ is the extent to which a person believes that he or she is a worthwhile and deserving individual.

Certain religions believe in predestination.According to this belief,God has foreordained all things,especially the salvation of individual souls.This belief is indicative of a belief in an internal locus of control.

The overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual is a(n)____________________.

An individual's level of job satisfaction is determined by

Assume that the employees in your organization do not have high levels of job satisfaction or organizational commitment.How will you go about trying to improve these attitudes?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Perceiving

The Department of Defense spent $100 million to develop a prosthetic arm that could pick up and feed a grape to the user.They are testing its comfort and accuracy.They are in the ____________________ stage in the creative process.