Question 1

Terrance applies for a job at Jos Smith & Co.He prepares for the interview and expects some form of personality testing.Instead,after the interview,he is given a computer game to play.What does this represent?
A) The game will measure Terrence's top five dimensions of personality.
B) The game will assess Terrence's cognitive abilities and thought processes.
C) The game is designed to measure Terrence's response rate.
D) The game is meant to relax Terrence and will be followed by the standard multiple choice personality test.
E) The game will measure Terrence's computer skills.

Accepted Answer

The fact that Terrance is given a computer game after the interview suggests that the game is being used to assess his cognitive abilities and thought processes, rather than his personality or other skills.

Question 2

People with high _________ see themselves as capable and effective.
A) core self-evaluations
B) emotional intelligence
C) introversion
D) extraversion
E) openness to experience

Accepted Answer

Core self-evaluations refer to a person's beliefs about themselves, including their self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control and emotional stability. People with high core self-evaluations tend to see themselves as capable and effective, so Option A is the best choice. Emotional intelligence refers to a person's ability to understand and manage their emotions and the emotions of others, but it is not directly related to self-perception. Introversion and extraversion refer to a person's level of sociability and outgoingness, while openness to experience refers to a person's willingness to try new things and explore new ideas. These traits are not necessarily linked to a high self-perception of capability and effectiveness.

Question 3

_________ is your general belief about your own self-worth.
A) Self-esteem
B) Self-efficacy
C) Self-expectancy
D) Core self-evaluation
E) Self-expectation

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem refers to a person's overall evaluation of their own worth or value as a person. It can be influenced by factors such as achievements, relationships, and societal factors, and is typically experienced as a general positive or negative feeling about oneself. Self-efficacy, on the other hand, refers specifically to a person's belief in their ability to complete specific tasks or achieve specific goals, and is related to but distinct from self-esteem. Self-expectancy and self-expectation are not commonly used terms in psychology. Core self-evaluation is a broader concept that encompasses self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control, and neuroticism, among other factors.

Question 4

Halfway through the semester,Samuel quit doing assignments for and going to his advanced accounting class.He attributes this to his poor performance on the first two tests,as well as his lack of talent for accounting; he feels he will do much better as a management major.Samuel is likely to be experiencing
A) low self-esteem.
B) low emotional stability.
C) an external locus of control.
D) low self-efficacy for accounting.
E) low emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Samuel quitting his accounting class and attributing his poor performance to his lack of talent suggests that he has low self-efficacy for accounting. Self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their ability to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal. By quitting the class, Samuel may be avoiding the challenge altogether to protect his self-esteem or self-image.

Question 5

Nora wants to be a buyer for Marstons Stores.She knows that they are looking for outgoing,social people.She purposely tries to present herself as an extrovert on the personality test that she takes even though she is shy and retiring.What is the likely result of this?
A) Nora might get the job, but find she is unhappy in the role.
B) Nora will not get the job. It is impossible to "fake" your personality on a test.
C) Nora will get the job. The test is simply pro forma and no one looks at the results.
D) The test will show that Nora is unstable.
E) The test will flag Nora as someone who is not truthful and should not be hired by the company.

Accepted Answer

While it is possible for Nora to get the job by presenting herself as an extrovert on the personality test, she may find herself unhappy in the role as it goes against her true personality. It is important to be honest about one's personality on the test to ensure a good fit for both the candidate and the company.

Question 6

Pietro has his bachelor's degree in management.He comes from a middle-class background; his father worked in lower management for his entire career.Pietro wants a different life than his father's.He has saved his money,and he's always been lucky.Pietro might be a(n)
A) project manager.
B) professor.
C) entrepreneur.
D) financial planner.
E) investor.

Accepted Answer

Pietro's desire for a different life and his savings suggest he may be interested in starting his own business, making entrepreneur the best choice. The other options don't fit as well with the details provided.

Question 7

People with __________ see themselves as masters of their own fate.
A) high emotional stability
B) an internal locus of control
C) an external locus of control
D) high introversion
E) high extraversion

Accepted Answer

People with an internal locus of control believe that they have control over their own lives and the outcomes of situations. They take responsibility for their successes and failures and believe that their actions can make a difference in the world. This is in contrast to people with an external locus of control, who believe that external factors such as luck, fate, or other people control their lives.

Question 8

_______ is reflected in this statement: "I feel I am a person of worth,as good as other people."
A) High self-efficacy
B) Low core self-evaluation
C) High emotional intelligence
D) High self-identification
E) High self-esteem

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects high self-esteem, which refers to a person's overall belief in their own worth and value as a human being. Option A, high self-efficacy, refers to a person's belief in their ability to accomplish specific tasks or goals. Option B, low core self-evaluation, refers to a person's negative evaluation of their own worth and competence. Option C, emotional intelligence, refers to a person's ability to manage and understand their own emotions and the emotions of others. Option D, self-identification, refers to a person's understanding and definition of their own identity. These options do not accurately reflect the sentiment expressed in the statement.

Question 9

Sandra has a new assignment.She is confident that she can successfully complete the task.This is an example of
A) core self-evaluation.
B) self-efficacy.
C) self-esteem.
D) self-expectation.
E) self-expectancy.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal. Sandra's confidence in successfully completing the task indicates high self-efficacy. Core self-evaluation (A) refers to an individual's overall assessment of their worth, abilities, and potential. Self-esteem (C) refers to an individual's overall self-worth and positive or negative feelings towards themselves. Self-expectation (D) and self-expectancy (E) are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 10

_______ provides broad and useful ways to describe personality in terms of our individual differences in self-efficacy,self-esteem,locus of control,and emotional stability.
A) Interpersonal intelligence
B) Core self-evaluation
C) Conscientiousness
D) Personality
E) Practical intelligence

Accepted Answer

Core self-evaluation is the broadest way to describe personality in terms of individual differences in self-efficacy, self-esteem, locus of control, and emotional stability. It encompasses all of these traits and provides a comprehensive view of an individual's personality. Interpersonal intelligence, conscientiousness, and practical intelligence are all important facets of personality, but they do not encompass all of the traits listed in the question. "Personality" is a very general term that can refer to any number of traits and characteristics, so it is not as specific or useful as core self-evaluation in this context.

Question 11

Vivek and Warren are working on an assignment for their marketing class.Warren finishes his part of the assignment; Vivek doesn't.Vivek apologizes because he took an extra shift at work and didn't give the assignment the priority it needed.He promises Warren he will stay home tonight and finish his work.What personality characteristic does this show?
A) locus of control
B) emotional stability
C) self-efficacy
D) self-esteem
E) core self-evaluation

Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to an individual's belief about the extent to which their actions can influence outcomes. Vivek's acknowledgment of his responsibility for not completing the assignment and his commitment to rectify the situation by prioritizing it demonstrates an internal locus of control. He believes his actions (working an extra shift and not prioritizing the assignment) directly influenced the outcome (not completing his part of the assignment) and that he has the power to change this outcome by taking specific actions (staying home to finish the work).

Question 12

Halim,one of your employees,always seems to be "taking it easy," often ignores problems that arise,and rarely takes action on his own.It is likely that Halim is
A) low on practical intelligence.
B) an introvert.
C) not a proactive personality.
D) emotionally unstable.
E) highly agreeable.

Accepted Answer

Halim's behavior of ignoring problems and lack of initiative indicate a lack of proactive personality. Proactive personalities are driven to take action and are always looking for ways to improve situations, while reactive personalities tend to wait and only respond to problems as they arise.

Question 13

Managers should attempt to raise subordinates' self-efficacy by all of the following except
A) guided experiences, mentoring, and role modeling.
B) creating routine jobs that are boring but easy to perform.
C) giving positive feedback.
D) matching goal difficulty to each employee's self-efficacy.
E) providing self-management training.

Accepted Answer

Creating routine jobs that are boring but easy to perform is not a way to raise subordinates' self-efficacy. In fact, it may decrease motivation and engagement. The other options (guided experiences, mentoring, and role modeling; giving positive feedback; matching goal difficulty to each employee's self-efficacy; providing self-management training) can all help to build self-efficacy in subordinates.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is ?
A) Self-efficacy is the same as self-esteem.
B) A person with high self-efficacy is likely to work less hard than a person with low self-efficacy because he or she is already confident of good results.
C) Self-efficacy can be developed.
D) The biggest predictor of a person's self-efficacy is his or her emotional state.
E) Self-efficacy is not related to prior experience.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy can be developed through experience, observing others, and receiving feedback. It is not the same as self-esteem (A) and a person with high self-efficacy is likely to work harder (not less hard) because they believe in their ability to succeed (B). Emotional state may play a role in self-efficacy, but it is not the biggest predictor (D). Self-efficacy is related to prior experience as it is influenced by past successes and failures (E).

Question 15

Giovanni is expressing ________ when he says,"I can run a mile in under five minutes."
A) a high self-efficacy
B) high self-esteem
C) a high self-expectation
D) his core self-evaluation
E) an external locus of control

Accepted Answer

Giovanni is expressing a high self-efficacy, which is a belief in one's ability to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal. He is confident in his ability to run a mile in under five minutes, indicating a high level of self-efficacy in his running abilities. B and D are not applicable as he is not expressing general self-worth or evaluating his overall abilities. C and E are also not applicable as he is not referring to his expectations or attributing his success to external factors.

Question 16

Tony has a high CS E.He is not likely to experience
A)better adjustment to international assignments.
B)organizational citizenship behaviors.
C)life satisfaction.
D)reduced conflict.
E)higher levels of stress.

Accepted Answer

A high CS (Cultural Sensitivity) typically leads to better adjustment, organizational citizenship behaviors, life satisfaction, and reduced conflict, but not higher levels of stress.

Question 17

Core self-evaluations represent a broad personality trait comprised of all of the following except
A) emotional stability.
B) generalized self-efficacy.
C) locus of control.
D) proactivity.
E) self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Core self-evaluations represent a broad personality trait that includes emotional stability, generalized self-efficacy, locus of control, and self-esteem. Proactivity is not a component of core self-evaluations.

Question 18

_______ is the personality trait with the strongest positive relationship with job performance.
A) Extraversion
B) Emotional stability
C) Proactivity
D) Agreeableness
E) Conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the personality trait associated with being responsible, dependable, and organized. Individuals high in conscientiousness tend to be goal-oriented and work hard to achieve their objectives, which makes them more likely to perform well in their jobs. Research has consistently shown that conscientiousness is the personality trait with the strongest positive correlation with job performance. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

Question 19

In __________,the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction is significantly stronger.
A) men rather than in women
B) individualistic rather than collectivist cultures
C) older people rather than younger
D) women rather than in men
E) only the United States

Accepted Answer

Individualistic cultures tend to prioritize personal achievements and individual happiness, which are closely related to self-esteem and life satisfaction. In collectivist cultures, the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction may be weaker as interpersonal relationships and group harmony may play a more important role in overall life satisfaction. Therefore, the relationship is stronger in individualistic rather than collectivist cultures.

Question 20

____________ is associated with entrepreneurialism.
A) Introversion
B) Spatial intelligence
C) Openness to experience
D) Proactivity
E) Emotional stability

Accepted Answer

Proactivity, which refers to the ability to initiate and take action without being prompted, is strongly associated with entrepreneurialism. Entrepreneurs need to be proactive in order to identify opportunities, develop innovative ideas, and take risks to turn those ideas into successful businesses. While traits such as openness to experience and spatial intelligence can also be advantageous for entrepreneurs, they are not as closely linked to the core traits that underlie entrepreneurial success.

Quiz 3: Individual Differences and Emotions

Terrance applies for a job at Jos Smith & Co.He prepares for the interview and expects some form of personality testing.Instead,after the interview,he is given a computer game to play.What does this represent?

People with high _________ see themselves as capable and effective.

_________ is your general belief about your own self-worth.

Nora wants to be a buyer for Marstons Stores.She knows that they are looking for outgoing,social people.She purposely tries to present herself as an extrovert on the personality test that she takes even though she is shy and retiring.What is the likely result of this?

Pietro has his bachelor's degree in management.He comes from a middle-class background; his father worked in lower management for his entire career.Pietro wants a different life than his father's.He has saved his money,and he's always been lucky.Pietro might be a(n)

People with __________ see themselves as masters of their own fate.

_______ is reflected in this statement: "I feel I am a person of worth,as good as other people."

Sandra has a new assignment.She is confident that she can successfully complete the task.This is an example of

_______ provides broad and useful ways to describe personality in terms of our individual differences in self-efficacy,self-esteem,locus of control,and emotional stability.

Halim,one of your employees,always seems to be "taking it easy," often ignores problems that arise,and rarely takes action on his own.It is likely that Halim is

Managers should attempt to raise subordinates' self-efficacy by all of the following except

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is ?

Giovanni is expressing ________ when he says,"I can run a mile in under five minutes."

Tony has a high CS E.He is not likely to experience

Core self-evaluations represent a broad personality trait comprised of all of the following except

_______ is the personality trait with the strongest positive relationship with job performance.

In __________,the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction is significantly stronger.

____________ is associated with entrepreneurialism.