Question 1

Which of the following describes the last step in the perception process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observing information
B)   Screening the information
C)   Selecting what to process
D)   Organizing the selected data into meaningful patterns
E)   Transmitting the observed information

Question 2

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following best describes an individual with an intuitive-thinking personal problem-solving style?

Accepted Answer

A)   Focuses on short-term, realistic goals
B)   Avoids specifics
C)   Is pragmatic, analytical, methodical, and conscientious
D)   Focuses on possibilities using impersonal analysis
E)   Emphasizes detailed facts about people rather than tasks

Question 4

Teresa is highly imaginative and an artistically sensitive individual who displays a high degree of creativity. According to the Big Five personality factors, these qualities describe her openness to experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The last step in getting organized is to empty your head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Josh evaluates Kandi's performance and gives her an "outstanding" based on his knowledge that she came to work every day earlier than anyone else, even though she misses many work deadlines. Josh is making which error in perceptual judgment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Perceptual defense
B)   The self-serving bias
C)   Stereotyping
D)   The halo effect
E)   None of these

Question 7

Which of the following is the second step in the perception process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observe information via the senses
B)   Organize the selected data into patterns for interpretation and response
C)   Screen the information and select what to process
D)   Identify mistakes in information
E)   Assign meaning to the data we perceive

Question 8

All of the following are tactics for promoting stronger organizational commitment except:

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining a secretive culture.
B)   being open and honest in business dealings.
C)   giving employees a say in decisions.
D)   treating employees fairly.
E)   offering employees rewards that they value. A

Question 9

A halo blinds the perceiver to other characteristics that should be used in generating a more complete assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ reflects the degree to which a person finds fulfillment in his or her job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ reflects the degree to which a...

Question 11

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called __________.

Accepted Answer

perceptual distortions

Question 12

If Ben is tense, depressed, moody, and insecure, he would tend to be rated as low on which of the Big Five personality factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agreeableness
B)   Conscientiousness
C)   Emotional stability
D)   Openness to experience
E)   Extroversion

Question 13

__________ occurs when the perceiver develops an overall impression of a person or situation based on one characteristic, either favorable or unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

A)   The self-serving bias
B)   The halo effect
C)   Perceptual defense
D)   Stereotyping
E)   The fundamental attribution error

Question 14

Senior managers are always more effective when they are introverts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The __________ occurs when the perceiver develops an overall impression of a person or situation based on one characteristic, either favorable or unfavorable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ occurs when the perceiver develops...

Question 16

Which of the following occupations would an individual with an intuitive-feeling personal problem-solving style most likely prefer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Counseling
B)   Market research
C)   Advertising
D)   Engineering
E)   Systems design

Question 17

Which of the following is a way to enhance self-awareness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recognize perceptual distortions
B)   Use the fundamental attribution error
C)   Use an intuitive-feeling problem-solving style
D)   Reduce challenge stress
E)   Solicit feedback from others

Question 18

A change in behavior or performance that occurs as the result of experience refers to perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about challenge stress and threat stress is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Challenge stress inhibits learning and flexibility.
B)   Challenge stress fires you up, whereas threat stress burns you out.
C)   Challenge stress is associated with feelings of anxiety and depression.
D)   Not enough threat stress compromises your job performance.
E)   Neither challenge stress nor threat stress are good for individuals.

Question 20

Jorge thinks that he got a C on his midterm because he is not very smart. This is an example of an internal attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Which of the following describes the last step in the perception process?

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The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

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Which of the following best describes an individual with an intuitive-thinking personal problem-solving style?

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Teresa is highly imaginative and an artistically sensitive individual who displays a high degree of creativity. According to the Big Five personality factors, these qualities describe her openness to experience.

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The last step in getting organized is to empty your head.

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Josh evaluates Kandi's performance and gives her an "outstanding" based on his knowledge that she came to work every day earlier than anyone else, even though she misses many work deadlines. Josh is making which error in perceptual judgment?

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Which of the following is the second step in the perception process?

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All of the following are tactics for promoting stronger organizational commitment except:

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A halo blinds the perceiver to other characteristics that should be used in generating a more complete assessment.

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__________ reflects the degree to which a person finds fulfillment in his or her job.

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Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called __________.

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If Ben is tense, depressed, moody, and insecure, he would tend to be rated as low on which of the Big Five personality factors?

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__________ occurs when the perceiver develops an overall impression of a person or situation based on one characteristic, either favorable or unfavorable.

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Senior managers are always more effective when they are introverts.

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The __________ occurs when the perceiver develops an overall impression of a person or situation based on one characteristic, either favorable or unfavorable.

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Which of the following occupations would an individual with an intuitive-feeling personal problem-solving style most likely prefer?

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Which of the following is a way to enhance self-awareness?

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A change in behavior or performance that occurs as the result of experience refers to perception.

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Which of the following statements about challenge stress and threat stress is true?

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Jorge thinks that he got a C on his midterm because he is not very smart. This is an example of an internal attribution.

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