Question 1

Perception:
A) is never a result of multiple causality.
B) never changes despite new inputs.
C) is always consistent with reality.
D) is person-specific.

Accepted Answer

Perception is person-specific, meaning every individual perceives things differently based on their unique experiences, beliefs, and cognitive processes. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as perception can be a result of multiple causality, can change based on new inputs, and may not always be consistent with reality.

Question 2

An external factor that affects perceptions is:
A) past experience.
B) bias.
C) peers.
D) intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Peers are considered an external factor that can influence an individual's perceptions, as they can affect attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors through social interaction and pressure.

Question 3

_____ describes the relatively stable set of characteristics,tendencies,and temperaments that have been formed by heredity and by social,cultural,and environmental factors.
A) Diversity
B) Attitudes
C) Personality
D) Values

Accepted Answer

Personality refers to the unique and relatively stable set of characteristics, tendencies, and temperaments that have been formed through the interaction of genetic, social, cultural, and environmental factors over the course of an individual's life. While attitudes and values can inform and influence personality, they are not synonymous with it. Diversity, meanwhile, refers to the variety of differences that exist between individuals and groups, but does not specifically apply to the concept of personality.

Question 4

Ross gets to know that his friend Fredrick has been fired from his job,and blames the declining economy for this event that has occurred.Ron's behavior is associated with which of the following theories?
A) Attribution theory
B) Selective theory
C) Expectation theory
D) Iteration theory

Accepted Answer

Ross is attributing Fredrick's job loss to external factors (the declining economy) rather than to Fredrick's personal qualities or actions. This is characteristic of attribution theory, which focuses on how people explain the causes of others' behavior.

Question 5

Ron tends to procrastinate on assignments so he believes that everyone else also does the same.His perception is influenced most by:
A) motivation.
B) projection.
C) selective perception.
D) interest.

Accepted Answer

Ron's perception is influenced by projection. Projection is the tendency to project one's own characteristics or assumptions onto others. In this case, Ron is assuming that others also procrastinate on assignments, which is a reflection of his own behavior.

Question 6

_____ describes the process by which individuals gather sensory information and assign meaning to it.
A) Personality
B) Perception
C) Attitude
D) Value system

Accepted Answer

Perception is the process by which individuals gather sensory information and assign meaning to it. Personality refers to a person's characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Attitude refers to a person's positive, negative, or mixed reaction to a person, object, or idea. Value system refers to a person's beliefs and principles that guide their decision-making.

Question 7

Which of the following is associated with forming an opinion about how we would like an event to unfold,a situation to develop,or a person to act,think,or feel?
A) Projection
B) Stereotyping
C) Interest
D) Expectations

Accepted Answer

Expectations are associated with forming an opinion about how we would like an event to unfold, a situation to develop, or a person to act, think, or feel. We often have expectations based on our past experiences or beliefs, and these can influence our interactions with others and our perceptions of their behavior.

Question 8

The way in which Angelina communicates and shares ideas,opinions,and feelings with others,best describes her behavior in terms of:
A) motivation.
B) modes of thinking.
C) modes of acting.
D) modes of interacting.

Accepted Answer

Angelina's behavior is related to the way she interacts with others, which is why the mode of interacting best describes her behavior. She communicates and shares ideas, opinions, and feelings, which requires her to interact with others.

Question 9

The tendency to adjust our behavior relative to the changing demands of social or environmental situations is known as:
A) personality.
B) attitude.
C) self-monitoring.
D) self-analysis.

Accepted Answer

The tendency to adjust our behavior relative to the changing demands of social or environmental situations is known as self-monitoring, which is a trait of personality. Attitude refers to our beliefs and feelings about something or someone. Self-analysis refers to the process of analyzing one's own behavior, thoughts, or emotions.

Question 10

Rachel has the tendency to fight with her team on every decision and remains rigid and inflexible in her behavior.Rachel would tend to score low on the _____ factor of personality.
A) openness
B) conscientiousness
C) agreeableness
D) motivational

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness refers to how easy going and cooperative someone is. Rachel's tendency to fight with her team suggests that she is not cooperative and would score low on this factor of personality.

Question 11

Ryan is very sensitive to external cues and tries to conform and adapt to every situation.Ryan would be considered:
A) low on emotional stability.
B) high on thinking.
C) high on self-monitoring.
D) low on extroversion.

Accepted Answer

Ryan's behavior is indicative of high self-monitoring, meaning he is highly attuned to external cues and adapts his behavior accordingly in order to fit in and conform to different situations. This is a trait commonly associated with high self-monitoring individuals. Emotional stability, thinking, and extroversion are not necessarily related to this behavior.

Question 12

_____ means making assumptions about an individual or a group based on generalized judgments rather than on facts.
A) Projection
B) Selective perception
C) Stereotyping
D) Societal norms

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping means making assumptions about a group or an individual based on generalized judgments or preconceived notions. This can lead to unfair treatment or discrimination. Projection is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own thoughts and feelings to someone else. Selective perception is when an individual only notices or remembers information that confirms their existing beliefs or opinions. Societal norms refer to the customary rules or expectations that dictate behavior in a particular society or culture.

Question 13

Since Chelsea is looking for a new home,she has started carefully noticing every "for sale" sign in front of houses that previously she had not even noticed.This is a result of the common perception filter known as:
A) projection.
B) stereotyping.
C) interest.
D) expectations.

Accepted Answer

Chelsea's increased notice of "for sale" signs is due to the perception filter of interest. Her current interest in finding a new home makes her more aware of relevant cues in her environment, such as "for sale" signs.

Question 14

An internal factor that affects perception is:
A) Heredity
B) Culture
C) Peers
D) Intelligence

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is an internal factor that affects how individuals perceive and interpret information around them. It influences the cognitive processes involved in perception, including attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities.

Question 15

Which of the following statement pertaining to personality is incorrect?
A) All aspects of our personality are believed to be a result of nature.
B) Personality traits are enduring characteristics.
C) Personality traits describe an individual's attitude and behavior.
D) Agreeableness,aggression,and dominance are examples of personality traits.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect as all aspects of our personality are not believed to be a result of nature alone, but rather a combination of nature and nurture factors. Environmental experiences such as upbringing, culture, and socialization also play a role in shaping one's personality.

Question 16

Attitudes are narrow in scope,and ____.
A) can vary from situation to situation
B) are stable facets of our personality
C) are difficult to influence and change than our behaviors or values
D) have no impact on our professional development

Accepted Answer

Attitudes can vary from situation to situation and are not always stable facets of our personality. While they may be difficult to influence and change, they can still be impacted by external factors and experiences. Additionally, attitudes can have a significant impact on our professional development, particularly in areas such as workplace culture and relationships with colleagues.

Question 17

Which of the following components of behavior help understand how to make judgments and decisions thereby leading to choose one course of action over the other?
A) Motivation
B) Modes of thinking
C) Modes of acting
D) Modes of interacting

Accepted Answer

Modes of thinking, such as logical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking, help individuals analyze information and make decisions, which can then lead to choosing one course of action over another. Motivation, modes of acting, and modes of interacting can also influence behavior, but they do not necessarily relate specifically to decision-making and judgment.

Question 18

After attending the political rally,Belinda could not understand how her friends failed to see that the candidate was lying to the audience.This differing view of reality is a result of differences in ____.
A) disclosure
B) attribution
C) perception
D) pride

Accepted Answer

The different view of reality is a result of differences in perception, as each individual processes and interprets information differently based on their unique experiences and cognitive processes.

Question 19

_____ means interpreting information for meaning and accuracy,and discarding information that is threatening or not relevant.
A) Stereotyping
B) Streamlining
C) Selective perception
D) Projection

Accepted Answer

Selective perception refers to the process where an individual interprets information and selectively focuses on what they perceive as important or relevant, while discarding insignificant or threatening information. This perception allows individuals to customize their perception according to their needs, biases or attitudes, which may not necessarily reflect the truth. Stereotyping is based on preconceived notions or generalizations about a particular group, Streamlining relates to the process of making something more efficient and Projection is when individuals attribute emotions or characteristics onto others.

Question 20

Eduardo's low score on the _____ factor of personality is closely associated with the fact that he is constantly worried,depressed,anxious,and unable to manage his anger.
A) openness
B) conscientiousness
C) emotional stability
D) extroversion

Accepted Answer

The factor of personality that relates to emotional stability is also known as neuroticism. Eduardo's low score on this factor, as described by his constant worry, depression, anxiety, and inability to manage anger all point to his emotional instability.

Quiz 1: Journey Into Self-Awareness

Perception:

An external factor that affects perceptions is:

_____ describes the relatively stable set of characteristics,tendencies,and temperaments that have been formed by heredity and by social,cultural,and environmental factors.

Ross gets to know that his friend Fredrick has been fired from his job,and blames the declining economy for this event that has occurred.Ron's behavior is associated with which of the following theories?

Ron tends to procrastinate on assignments so he believes that everyone else also does the same.His perception is influenced most by:

_____ describes the process by which individuals gather sensory information and assign meaning to it.

Which of the following is associated with forming an opinion about how we would like an event to unfold,a situation to develop,or a person to act,think,or feel?

The way in which Angelina communicates and shares ideas,opinions,and feelings with others,best describes her behavior in terms of:

The tendency to adjust our behavior relative to the changing demands of social or environmental situations is known as:

Rachel has the tendency to fight with her team on every decision and remains rigid and inflexible in her behavior.Rachel would tend to score low on the _____ factor of personality.

Ryan is very sensitive to external cues and tries to conform and adapt to every situation.Ryan would be considered:

_____ means making assumptions about an individual or a group based on generalized judgments rather than on facts.

Since Chelsea is looking for a new home,she has started carefully noticing every "for sale" sign in front of houses that previously she had not even noticed.This is a result of the common perception filter known as:

An internal factor that affects perception is:

Which of the following statement pertaining to personality is incorrect?

Attitudes are narrow in scope,and ____.

Which of the following components of behavior help understand how to make judgments and decisions thereby leading to choose one course of action over the other?

After attending the political rally,Belinda could not understand how her friends failed to see that the candidate was lying to the audience.This differing view of reality is a result of differences in ____.

_____ means interpreting information for meaning and accuracy,and discarding information that is threatening or not relevant.

Eduardo's low score on the _____ factor of personality is closely associated with the fact that he is constantly worried,depressed,anxious,and unable to manage his anger.