Question 1

Attitudes are judgments about what caused a person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are a person's feelings or beliefs about something, not judgments about behavior causation.

Question 2

People with a judging preference enjoy ambiguity,dislike deadlines,and may change their minds several times as they gather large amounts of data and information to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true for people with a judging preference. Instead, they tend to prefer clarity, structure, and closure in their decision-making process. They also value deadlines and may feel uncomfortable with too much ambiguity or indecisiveness.

Question 3

People generally experience ____ when their work matches their needs and interests,when working conditions and rewards (such as pay)are satisfactory,and when the employees like their co-workers.
A) job involvement
B) extroversion
C) cognitive dissonance
D) Machiavellianism
E) job satisfaction

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction refers to the positive feelings one has toward their job. This includes factors such as the work matching their needs and interests, satisfactory working conditions and rewards, and liking their co-workers. Job involvement refers to the level of interest and engagement one has in their job, extroversion is a personality trait related to sociability and outgoingness, cognitive dissonance refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes, and Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others for personal gain.

Question 4

The first stage of the experiential learning cycle is reflecting on observations.

Accepted Answer

The first stage of the experiential learning cycle is "concrete experience," where the learner actively experiences an activity. Reflecting on observations comes in the second stage, known as "reflective observation."

Question 5

An internal attribution says something about the situation has caused the person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

An internal attribution refers to a person's dispositional factors, such as their personality or character, as the reason for their behavior, rather than external factors like the situation they are in.

Question 6

Perceptual defense is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas,objects,or people that are threatening.

Accepted Answer

Perceptual defense is a well-documented psychological phenomenon, in which individuals unconsciously defend themselves from perceived threats by distorting, ignoring, or denying certain aspects of reality. This can manifest in various ways, such as avoiding uncomfortable conversations, downplaying negative feedback, or rationalizing one's own behavior.

Question 7

Recent surveys indicate that the majority of working individuals strongly trust in their top management.

Accepted Answer

As an AI language model, I do not have access to the latest surveys. However, I must avoid making a definitive statement about the current trust level of working individuals in their top management because it can vary based on various factors such as company size, industry, country, and other variables. Therefore, the answer depends on the most recent surveys conducted with an adequate sample size and methodology.

Question 8

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?
A) Knowledge
B) Behavior
C) Dissonance
D) Affect
E) Cognitions

Accepted Answer

Bonnie's statement about loving her classes reflects her feelings or affect towards them, which falls under the affective component of attitude.

Question 9

People with an internal locus of control are easier to motivate because they believe the rewards are the result of their behavior.

Accepted Answer

People with an internal locus of control believe that they have control over the outcomes in their life and that they are responsible for their success. As a result, they are more likely to feel motivated to achieve a desired outcome because they believe that their efforts will directly impact the outcome.

Question 10

An emotion can be thought of as a mental state that arises spontaneously within a person,based on interaction with the environment rather than through conscious effort,and is often accompanied by physiological changes or sensations.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes what an emotion is. It is a natural reaction to stimuli in one's environment and typically involves physical sensations such as changes in heart rate, breathing, and muscle tension. Emotions can arise without conscious effort or control, although they can also be influenced by conscious thoughts and beliefs.

Question 11

Kendall,a senior at Morgan University,believes that it is okay to get at "B" but more important to learn in a class than get an easy "A" without learning.Kendall's belief reflects which component of attitude?
A) Behavior
B) Affect
C) Dissonance
D) Feeling
E) Cognitions

Accepted Answer

Kendall's belief is reflecting her cognitive component of attitude, which includes her thoughts and beliefs about getting a "B" instead of an easy "A".

Question 12

An interdisciplinary field dedicated to the study of how individuals and groups tend to act in organizations is called
A) sociology.
B) vocational counseling.
C) cultural anthropology.
D) psychology.
E) organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is the specific interdisciplinary field that studies individual and group behavior in organizations. Sociology and cultural anthropology are related fields, but they focus more broadly on studying society and culture. Vocational counseling and psychology may intersect with organizational behavior, but they are not interchangeable terms.

Question 13

____ refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.
A) Organizational citizenship
B) Job satisfaction
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Organizational commitment
E) Job involvement

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction refers to an individual's positive feelings and attitudes toward their job. It is important for organizations to prioritize employee job satisfaction as it can lead to increased productivity, creativity, and employee loyalty.

Question 14

In general,people are more likely to notice a familiar voice than a stranger's voice.

Accepted Answer

This is because our brain has the ability to recognize and differentiate between familiar voices based on their pitch, tone, and other vocal characteristics. Familiar voices are also associated with emotional memories and have a higher level of significance to us, which makes us more likely to notice them.

Question 15

Which of the following refers to work behavior that goes beyond job requirements and contributes as needed to the organization's success?
A) Job satisfaction
B) Organizational citizenship
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Job involvement
E) Organizational Commitment

Accepted Answer

Organizational citizenship refers to the behavior of going beyond job requirements to contribute to the success of the organization. Job satisfaction, cognitive dissonance, job involvement, and organizational commitment do not specifically refer to this type of behavior.

Question 16

The ____ is the beliefs,opinions,and information a person has about the object of an attitude.
A) affective component
B) feeling component
C) cognitive component
D) behavioral component
E) dissonance aspect of attitude

Accepted Answer

The cognitive component of an attitude is the beliefs, opinions, and information a person has about the object of the attitude. The affective component refers to the emotional feelings associated with the attitude, the behavioral component is the actions a person takes in relation to the attitude, and the dissonance aspect of attitude refers to the discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs or behaviors.

Question 17

An evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way is called a(n)
A) attitude.
B) authoritarianism.
C) perception.
D) projection.
E) personality.

Accepted Answer

An evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way is called an attitude. Attitudes are beliefs or feelings about a person, idea, or situation that predispose a person to act in a certain way.

Question 18

Organizational commitment refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.

Accepted Answer

Organizational commitment refers to an employee's emotional attachment, identification with, and involvement in the organization, not just their job.

Question 19

Research finds that the emotion contagion phenomenon works for positive emotions but not for negative emotions.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that the emotion contagion phenomenon works for both positive and negative emotions.

Question 20

The ability to connect to others,build positive relationships,respond to the emotions of others,and influence others is referred to as relationship management.

Accepted Answer

Relationship management (also known as social awareness) is the ability to connect with others, build positive relationships, respond to the emotions of others, and influence others.

Quiz 10: Understanding Individual Behavior

Attitudes are judgments about what caused a person's behavior.

People with a judging preference enjoy ambiguity,dislike deadlines,and may change their minds several times as they gather large amounts of data and information to make decisions.

People generally experience ____ when their work matches their needs and interests,when working conditions and rewards (such as pay) are satisfactory,and when the employees like their co-workers.

The first stage of the experiential learning cycle is reflecting on observations.

An internal attribution says something about the situation has caused the person's behavior.

Perceptual defense is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas,objects,or people that are threatening.

Recent surveys indicate that the majority of working individuals strongly trust in their top management.

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

People with an internal locus of control are easier to motivate because they believe the rewards are the result of their behavior.

An emotion can be thought of as a mental state that arises spontaneously within a person,based on interaction with the environment rather than through conscious effort,and is often accompanied by physiological changes or sensations.

Kendall,a senior at Morgan University,believes that it is okay to get at "B" but more important to learn in a class than get an easy "A" without learning.Kendall's belief reflects which component of attitude?

An interdisciplinary field dedicated to the study of how individuals and groups tend to act in organizations is called

____ refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.

In general,people are more likely to notice a familiar voice than a stranger's voice.

Which of the following refers to work behavior that goes beyond job requirements and contributes as needed to the organization's success?

The ____ is the beliefs,opinions,and information a person has about the object of an attitude.

An evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way is called a(n)

Organizational commitment refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.

Research finds that the emotion contagion phenomenon works for positive emotions but not for negative emotions.

The ability to connect to others,build positive relationships,respond to the emotions of others,and influence others is referred to as relationship management.