Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

This is because our brains are wired to detect and recognize familiar voices more easily due to the specific patterns of sound and intonation that we associate with those voices.

Question 2

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

Affect refers to the emotional component of attitude, which Bonnie expresses by saying she loves her classes.

Question 3

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 is the ability to connect with others, develop positive relationships, understand and respond to others' emotions, and influence others in positive ways.

Question 4

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 they have control over the outcomes of their behavior and are more likely to be motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to rewards. They feel responsible for their successes and failures, which makes them more likely to work hard to achieve their goals.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The statement is not supported by any data or evidence. Therefore, we cannot determine whether the majority of working individuals strongly trust in their top management or not.

Question 6

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 a reflection of her cognition, or the beliefs and thoughts she has about getting a grade versus the importance of learning in a class.

Question 7

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 definition of emotion is generally accepted in psychology and neuroscience.

Question 8

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

People with a judging preference prefer clear and concise information, enjoy structure and deadlines, and tend to stick to their decisions after careful consideration of available information. They typically do not enjoy ambiguity and changing their minds often.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

An internal attribution says something about the person (such as their personality or character) has caused their behavior, not the situation.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first stage of the experiential learning...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are evaluations of a person, group, or situation, not judgments about the causes of behavior.

Question 12

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 refers to the beliefs, opinions, and information a person has about the object of an attitude. This component is the knowledge and thoughts that a person has about the attitude object.

Question 13

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 behavior that goes beyond job requirements and contributes as needed to the organization's success. This includes voluntary actions such as helping colleagues, attending meetings outside of regular work hours, and representing the company positively in the community. Job satisfaction, cognitive dissonance, job involvement, and organizational commitment are all related to employee attitudes, but do not necessarily involve extra effort or contributions beyond job requirements.

Question 14

Self confidence refers to a general assurance in one's own ideas,judgment,and capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Self confidence is defined as a belief in one's ability to succeed and overcome challenges, and includes a sense of trust and assurance in one's own ideas, judgment, and capabilities.

Question 15

Behavioral scientists consider attitudes to have three components: cognitions,affect,and behavior.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are considered to have three components: cognitive (thoughts/beliefs), affective (feelings/emotions), and behavioral (actions).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational commitment refers to a positive attitude...

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 a learned tendency to evaluate things in a certain way, which can lead to a predisposition to act in a certain way based on those evaluations.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that emotion contagion works for both positive and negative emotions, although the activation of negative emotions may be stronger and longer lasting.

Question 19

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

The discipline described is specifically focused on the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations, making it a subfield of organizational studies. Choice A (sociology) and choice C (cultural anthropology) may include some study of organizations as part of their broader focus on societies and cultures, but do not necessarily center on organizational behavior. Choice B (vocational counseling) is a more specific field focused on helping individuals navigate career decisions, and while it may involve some study of workplace dynamics, it does not typically involve the same level of research into organizational behavior as choice E. Choice D (psychology) is closely related and may include research into organizational behavior, but specifically studying behavior in an organizational context is the focus of organizational behavior.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Perceptual defense is a real psychological phenomenon.

Quiz 14: Understanding Individual Behavior