Question 1

If you believe that the ends justify the means, you are probably describing a view contained in the following personality trait.&#10;A) Locus of control.&#10;B) Personal control.&#10;C) Machiavellianism.&#10;D) Personal opinion.

Accepted Answer

The belief that the ends justify the means is a hallmark of Machiavellianism, a personality trait characterized by manipulation, exploitation of others, and a focus on self-interest and deception.

Question 2

Donna strongly believes that she has the capacity to successfully perform her task as a computer analyst. Donna probably has a high:&#10;A) Self-esteem.&#10;B) Self-confidence.&#10;C) Pride.&#10;D) Self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which aligns with Donna's belief in her capacity to perform her job as a computer analyst.

Question 3

Solomon is an employee who is always open to new ideas and processes. Using the Big Five personality theory, which dimension better describes Solomon?&#10;A) Introversion.&#10;B) Conscientiousness.&#10;C) Openness to experience.&#10;D) Emotional stability.

Accepted Answer

Openness to experience is the dimension of the Big Five personality theory that describes individuals who are open to new ideas, imaginative, and willing to try new things, which aligns with Solomon's characteristics.

Question 4

People with low self-esteem would probably be ____________ by their peers?&#10;A) More influenced.&#10;B) Less influenced.&#10;C) Moderately influenced.&#10;D) As equally influenced.

Accepted Answer

People with low self-esteem are generally more susceptible to external influences, including the opinions and behaviors of their peers, because they may lack confidence in their own judgments and thus look to others for validation.

Deck 3: Personality and Affect