Question 1

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT
A) extroversion.
B) conscientiousness.
C) emotional stability.
D) locus of control.
E) agreeableness.

Accepted Answer

Locus of control is not one of the Big Five personality factors. The Big Five personality factors are extroversion, conscientiousness, emotional stability, agreeableness, and openness to experience.

Question 2

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors to one's successes and the contribution of external factors to one's failures is a result of
A) self-serving bias.
B) openness to experience.
C) over stability.
D) emotional plateau.
E) Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

The tendency to overestimate one's own internal factors contributing to success and external factors contributing to failure is known as self-serving bias.

Question 3

Which of the following refers to the degree to which a person is focused on a few goals, thus behaving in ways that are responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement oriented?
A) Agreeableness
B) Conscientiousness
C) Emotional stability
D) Openness to experience
E) Extroversion

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness refers to the extent to which an individual is dependable, responsible, achievement-oriented, persistent, and focused on their goals.

Question 4

____ describes whether a person who has observed others handle situations in the same way he would.
A) Distinctiveness
B) Consensus
C) Consistency
D) Conscientiousness
E) Agreeableness

Accepted Answer

Consensus refers to whether other people behave in the same way in similar situations, indicating if the observed behavior is common among others.

Question 5

People with an external locus of control are
A) more achievement oriented.
B) better able to handle complex information and problem solving.
C) more independent.
D) easier to motivate.
E) easier to lead.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following refers to the tendency to place the primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself or on outside forces?
A) Machiavellianism
B) Emotional stability
C) Locus of control
D) Authoritarianism
E) Extroversion

Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of their lives. People with an internal locus of control believe that their own actions and decisions primarily determine their success or failure, while people with an external locus of control believe that outside forces such as luck or other people's actions are primarily responsible. The other options (A, B, D, and E) refer to different personality traits or tendencies.

Question 7

A high degree of ____ means you can accurately assess your own strengths and limitations and have a healthy sense of self-confidence.
A) self-management
B) social cohesiveness
C) social awareness
D) relationship management
E) self-awareness

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness is the ability to accurately perceive your own emotions, thoughts, and values, and understand how they affect your behavior. This includes having a realistic understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, which is essential for developing self-confidence and setting realistic goals.

Question 8

Which of the following refers to the tendency to see one's own personal traits in other people?
A) Perceptual defense
B) Projection
C) Stereotyping
D) The halo effect
E) Figure-ground

Accepted Answer

Projection is the tendency to see one's own personal traits, desires or motives in other people. It is a defense mechanism used by individuals to cope with their own unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Question 9

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors on another's behavior and to overestimate the influence of internal factors is called
A) perceptual distortion.
B) closure activity.
C) the fundamental attribution error.
D) stereotyping.
E) perceptual grouping.

Accepted Answer

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors on another's behavior and to overestimate the influence of internal factors is called the fundamental attribution error. This occurs because people often focus on dispositional (internal) explanations for behavior instead of situational (external) explanations.

Question 10

Canyon River, Inc. is looking for an individual who has a broad range of interests and is imaginative, creative, artistically sensitive, and willing to consider new ideas. Which of these factors are they emphasizing in their search?
A) Agreeableness
B) Conscientiousness
C) Emotional stability
D) Openness to experience
E) Extroversion

Accepted Answer

Canyon River, Inc. is looking for an individual who is imaginative, creative, artistically sensitive, and willing to consider new ideas. These qualities are typically associated with the personality trait of openness to experience.

Question 11

Bernice is a talkative, assertive, and sociable individual who is very comfortable with interpersonal relationships. This describes which quality of Bernice?
A) Machiavellianism
B) Conscientiousness
C) Agreeableness
D) Emotional stability
E) Extroversion

Accepted Answer

The given description of Bernice aligns with the personality trait of Extroversion, which is characterized by talkativeness, assertiveness, and sociability.

Question 12

Individuals who believe that they control their own destiny are described as having a
A) high external locus of control.
B) high Mach personality.
C) low introversion characteristic.
D) high internal locus of control.
E) low Mach personality.

Accepted Answer

Those who believe they control their own destiny have a high internal locus of control. A high external locus of control means that individuals believe that external factors, such as luck or fate, control their lives. The terms Mach personality and introversion characteristic are not related to locus of control. The option for low Mach personality is provided unnecessarily.

Question 13

Jason has been unemployed for three months. When his wife asked him why he was not looking for a job, Jason responded, "If I am lucky, I will get my old job back." Jason would be considered as having a(n)
A) external locus of control.
B) high conscientiousness.
C) sensation and intuition type personality.
D) internal locus of control.
E) high Mach attitude.

Accepted Answer

Jason's response suggests that he believes his job search outcomes are beyond his control and are based on luck, indicating an external locus of control.

Question 14

Traits of ____ seem to be particularly important in today's collaborative organizations.
A) likeability
B) agreeableness
C) friendliness
D) openness
E) sociability

Accepted Answer

The answer of Traits of ____ seem to be particularly...

Question 15

Managing emotion is a basic component of emotional intelligence. Which of the following best describes managing emotions?
A) It is the basis for all the other components; being aware of what you are feeling.
B) It is the ability to balance one's moods so that worry, anxiety, fear, or anger do not cloud thinking.
C) It is the ability to be hopeful and to persist in the face of obstacles.
D) It is the ability to be able to put yourself in someone else's shoes.
E) It is the ability to connect to others and build positive relationships.

Accepted Answer

Managing emotions refers to the ability to regulate one's own emotions so that they do not interfere with thinking, decision-making, or actions. Option B fits this description by suggesting that managing emotions involves balancing moods and preventing negative emotions from clouding judgment. Options A, C, D, and E all describe other aspects of emotional intelligence, but not specifically managing emotions.

Question 16

Jay is a trusting and forgiving individual who gets along with others because of being good-natured and cooperative. This describes which of the Big Five personality factors?
A) Agreeableness
B) Conscientiousness
C) Emotional stability
D) Openness to experience
E) Extroversion

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness is the personality trait associated with being cooperative, good-natured, forgiving, and trusting. Jay's description matches the characteristics of agreeable individuals.

Question 17

When Josh evaluates Kandi's performance and gives her outstanding based on his knowledge that she came to work everyday earlier than anyone else and therefore she is extremely hardworking. Josh is making which of these errors in perceptual judgment?
A) Perceptual defense
B) Projection
C) Stereotyping
D) The halo effect
E) Figure-ground

Accepted Answer

Josh is making the halo effect error in perceptual judgment. He is allowing one positive aspect of Kandi's behavior (coming to work early) to influence his overall evaluation of her performance, without considering other aspects that may also contribute to her performance. The halo effect is a common perceptual error where one's overall impression of a person, object, or situation is influenced by a single trait or characteristic.

Question 18

An example of ____ would be someone who hates dealing with conflict because they had grown up with parents who constantly argued and often put them in the middle of their arguments.
A) perceptual defense
B) attribution
C) projection
D) halo effect
E) stereotyping

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of ____ would be someone...

Question 19

____ refers to the set of characteristics that underlie a relatively stable pattern of behavior in response to ideas, objects, or people in the environment.
A) Dissonance
B) Personality
C) Halo effect
D) Attitude
E) Perception

Accepted Answer

Personality refers to the set of characteristics that underlie a relatively stable pattern of behavior in response to ideas, objects, or people in the environment. Dissonance and halo effect are cognitive biases, attitude refers to a person's evaluation of an object or idea, and perception refers to how sensory information is processed and interpreted by the brain.

Question 20

If Ben is tense, nervous, depressed and insecure, he would tend to be rated as low on which of these factors?
A) Agreeableness
B) Conscientiousness
C) Emotional stability
D) Openness to experience
E) Extroversion

Accepted Answer

The factor that describes emotional stability is also known as neuroticism. It encompasses negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and insecurity. Therefore, if Ben is experiencing these emotions, he would be rated as low on emotional stability or high on neuroticism.

Quiz 13: Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors to one's successes and the contribution of external factors to one's failures is a result of

Which of the following refers to the degree to which a person is focused on a few goals, thus behaving in ways that are responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement oriented?

____ describes whether a person who has observed others handle situations in the same way he would.

People with an external locus of control are

Which of the following refers to the tendency to place the primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself or on outside forces?

A high degree of ____ means you can accurately assess your own strengths and limitations and have a healthy sense of self-confidence.

Which of the following refers to the tendency to see one's own personal traits in other people?

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors on another's behavior and to overestimate the influence of internal factors is called

Canyon River, Inc. is looking for an individual who has a broad range of interests and is imaginative, creative, artistically sensitive, and willing to consider new ideas. Which of these factors are they emphasizing in their search?

Bernice is a talkative, assertive, and sociable individual who is very comfortable with interpersonal relationships. This describes which quality of Bernice?

Individuals who believe that they control their own destiny are described as having a

Jason has been unemployed for three months. When his wife asked him why he was not looking for a job, Jason responded, "If I am lucky, I will get my old job back." Jason would be considered as having a(n)

Traits of ____ seem to be particularly important in today's collaborative organizations.

Managing emotion is a basic component of emotional intelligence. Which of the following best describes managing emotions?

Jay is a trusting and forgiving individual who gets along with others because of being good-natured and cooperative. This describes which of the Big Five personality factors?

When Josh evaluates Kandi's performance and gives her outstanding based on his knowledge that she came to work everyday earlier than anyone else and therefore she is extremely hardworking. Josh is making which of these errors in perceptual judgment?

An example of ____ would be someone who hates dealing with conflict because they had grown up with parents who constantly argued and often put them in the middle of their arguments.

____ refers to the set of characteristics that underlie a relatively stable pattern of behavior in response to ideas, objects, or people in the environment.

If Ben is tense, nervous, depressed and insecure, he would tend to be rated as low on which of these factors?