Question 1

Which of the following refers to Machiavellianism?

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A)   The extent to which someone is able to adjust his or her behavior in response to external factors
B)   The extent to which a person tends to defer to authority
C)   The extent to which someone is curious, open to new ideas, and imaginative
D)   The extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative
E)   The extent to which someone is relaxed, secure, and unworriedF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following refers to job involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)   The extent to which an individual is dedicated to a job
B)   The extent to which one experiences cognitive dissonance in their job
C)   The comfort one feels with one's coworkers
D)   The predisposition of employees to act in a certain way
E)   The willingness to "go beyond the call of duty" in one's workF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Wilson often tries to multi-task and,as a result,fails to do well in any task.He also tends to be careless and irresponsible while working on his projects.This implies that Wilson most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)   lacks conscientiousness.
B)   has low agreeableness.
C)   lacks emotional stability.
D)   lacks openness to experience.
E)   has low extraversion.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Jason's performance at work was declining as he had to meet unrealistic targets daily.Though he was able to meet his targets,the quality of his work was not very good.His supervisor assumed that this was due to a lack of concentration and laziness.This scenario is an instance of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stereotyping error
B)   halo effect
C)   fundamental attribution error
D)   projection error
E)   self-serving biasF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Rational commitments are primarily based on _____.

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A)   values
B)   the interests of other employees
C)   self-interests
D)   effective employee relationships
E)   personal wellnessF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a stereotype
B)   personality
C)   self-serving bias
D)   the locus of control
E)   cognitive dissonanceF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Wendy was against the use of animals for testing cosmetics.She believed that it amounted to cruelty toward animals.She worked in a particular organization that was known for using alternative testing methods.When a special investigative team revealed that the firm actually used animals for testing purposes,she experienced a psychological discomfort.This discomfort that Wendy experienced is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mood contagion
B)   cognitive dissonance
C)   constructive stress
D)   destructive stress
E)   workplace rageF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true of openness to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is outgoing and sociable.
B)   An open person is always a source of conflict and discomfort for others.
C)   Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.
D)   Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is responsible, dependable, and careful.
E)   An open person is broad-minded and receptive to new things.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following refers to organizational citizenship?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the loyalty of an individual toward an organization.
B)   It is a willingness to "go beyond the call of duty in one's work."
C)   It is an ability to understand emotions and manage relationships effectively.
D)   It is the spillover of an employee's positive or negative moods onto others.
E)   It is a strong positive feeling about one's job and the organization that one works for.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is true of eustress?

Accepted Answer

A)   It impairs the performance of an individual.
B)   It occurs when intense stress breaks down a person's mental system.
C)   It encourages diligence in one's work.
D)   It acts in a negative way to decrease effort and inhibit creativity.
E)   It is a feeling of physical and mental exhaustion from work stress.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Authoritarianism is the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts interpersonal status differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about perceptions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Perceptions have a marginal influence on individual behavior.
B)   Perceptions do not have an impact on daily life experiences.
C)   People perceive the same people, things, or situations differently.
D)   People's perceptions are unaffected by their cultural background.
E)   Perceptions refer to the desire to achieve or to accomplish something.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

In a team meeting,Simon,the manager,was cheerful and happy.Everyone in the room felt good,and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all.Which of the following best describes the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Halo effect
B)   Constructive stress
C)   Personal wellness
D)   Job involvement
E)   Mood contagionF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Leopold regularly gets into arguments with his colleagues due to excessive stress at work.He also engages in physical confrontations.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   constructive stress.
B)   workplace rage.
C)   eustress.
D)   job burnout.
E)   a low-Mach personality.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Karen,the manager of a research organization,believes that women avoid arithmetic and statistics,whereas men prefer such topics.This assumption made by Karen is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stereotype
B)   self-serving bias
C)   projection
D)   fundamental attribution error
E)   halo effectF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or an opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a difference between an emotion and a mood?

Accepted Answer

A)   An emotion is a generalized feeling, while a mood is a strong feeling directed toward someone.
B)   Emotions have a general effect on attitude and behavior, as opposed to moods that have a specific effect on attitude and behavior.
C)   While an emotion tends to persist for some time, a mood tends to be brief.
D)   An emotion is a positive feeling, while a mood represents a negative feeling.
E)   Emotions are clearly targeted feelings, whereas moods are generalized states of mind.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is true of emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotions always tend to be long term.
B)   Emotions are generalized positive and negative feelings.
C)   Emotions are states of mind that may persist for some time.
D)   Emotions tend to be clearly targeted.
E)   Emotions are not directed toward any person or any particular thing.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Joshua,the business head of an organization,is broad-minded and well-informed.He believes in adapting to changes in the environment.He also encourages his coworkers to suggest new ideas to help in the growth of the organization.This implies that Joshua has _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   low conscientiousness
B)   low agreeableness
C)   high openness to experience
D)   high selective perception
E)   low emotional stabilityF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Ronald is a senior executive at Brown Inc.He is well-mannered and has the ability to cooperate with all his colleagues.When employees have work-related or personal issues,they approach him for support because they trust him.Which of the following personality traits does Ronald most likely possess that enables him to be so approachable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agreeableness
B)   Introversion
C)   Self-serving bias
D)   Locus of control
E)   ExtraversionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as _____.

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Rational commitments are primarily based on _____.

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Which of the following is true of emotions?

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Which of the following is true about perceptions?

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Which of the following is a difference between an emotion and a mood?

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Wilson often tries to multi-task and,as a result,fails to do well in any task.He also tends to be careless and irresponsible while working on his projects.This implies that Wilson most likely:

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In a team meeting,Simon,the manager,was cheerful and happy.Everyone in the room felt good,and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all.Which of the following best describes the situation?

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Which of the following is true of eustress?

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Which of the following refers to Machiavellianism?

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Which of the following refers to job involvement?

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Leopold regularly gets into arguments with his colleagues due to excessive stress at work.He also engages in physical confrontations.This is an example of:

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Joshua,the business head of an organization,is broad-minded and well-informed.He believes in adapting to changes in the environment.He also encourages his coworkers to suggest new ideas to help in the growth of the organization.This implies that Joshua has _____.

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Jason's performance at work was declining as he had to meet unrealistic targets daily.Though he was able to meet his targets,the quality of his work was not very good.His supervisor assumed that this was due to a lack of concentration and laziness.This scenario is an instance of a _____.

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Which of the following refers to organizational citizenship?

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Karen,the manager of a research organization,believes that women avoid arithmetic and statistics,whereas men prefer such topics.This assumption made by Karen is an example of a _____.

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Authoritarianism is the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts interpersonal status differences.

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