Question 1

The perceiving/judging dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator measures the source from which people draw energy.

Accepted Answer

The perceiving/judging dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator actually measures an individual's preference towards a structured (judging) or a flexible (perceiving) approach to life, rather than the source from which they draw energy. The source from which people draw energy is determined by the introversion/extroversion dimension.

Question 2

Perceiving people, as measured by Myers-Briggs, tend to see all sides of a situation and to welcome new perspectives.

Accepted Answer

Perceiving individuals, as defined in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), are typically open to new experiences and information, and they prefer to keep their options open, which includes seeing all sides of a situation and welcoming new perspectives.

Question 3

As measured by the "Big Five, conscientiousness is defined as the degree to which one is assertive and sociable.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness in the Big Five personality traits refers to how responsible, organized, and dependable one is, not to assertiveness and sociability, which relate more to the trait of extraversion.

Question 4

According to research related to the "Big Five, people who are high in extraversion should do well in occupations such as being a salesperson.

Accepted Answer

People high in extraversion tend to be sociable, outgoing, and energetic, traits that are beneficial for occupations involving a lot of interpersonal interactions, such as sales.

Question 5

According to the RIASEC Vocational Interest Typology, people who are artistic prefer jobs that require thinking, understanding, and organizing.

Accepted Answer

People who are artistic according to the RIASEC model prefer jobs that involve creating, expressing, and performing, focusing more on artistic creativity than on thinking, understanding, and organizing.

Question 6

People who are investigative according to the RIASEC Vocational Interest Typology prefer activities that include thinking, understanding, and organizing.

Accepted Answer

Investigative types in the RIASEC model enjoy working with ideas, theories, and information, showing a preference for activities that involve thinking, analyzing, and organizing, rather than physical activity or leading people.

Question 7

The RIASEC typology suggests that if the individual's personality matches his/her career type; s/he will be less likely to leave that career or job.

Accepted Answer

The RIASEC typology, developed by John Holland, posits that people are more satisfied and likely to stay in careers that match their personality types, leading to lower turnover and greater job satisfaction.

Question 8

Perceptions are relatively lasting beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies held by a person about specific objects, events, or persons.

Accepted Answer

Perceptions are immediate and often temporary interpretations of sensory information, while attitudes are relatively lasting beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies.

Question 9

Perceptions are influenced by a variety of factors including an individual's experiences, needs, personality, and education.

Accepted Answer

Perceptions are subjective interpretations of our environment and are influenced by various internal factors such as experiences, needs, personality, and education, which shape how we perceive and understand the world around us.

Question 10

The perceptual process is filled with many possibilities for misunderstandings or errors in judgment.

Accepted Answer

The perceptual process involves interpreting sensory information, and this process can be influenced by biases, past experiences, and the context, leading to misunderstandings or errors in judgment.

Question 11

Stereotyping is a generalization or the tendency to assign attributes to someone, not on the basis of individual characteristics, but on the basis of a category or group to which that person belongs.

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping involves making generalizations about the characteristics of members of a group, which may not accurately reflect the individual attributes of each member.

Question 12

The process by which a person evaluates and forms an overall opinion of another person based solely on one specific trait or dimension, is referred to as halo and horn effect.

Accepted Answer

The halo effect occurs when an observer's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences the observer's feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties. Conversely, the horn effect is when a negative trait affects the perception of the individual as a whole. Both are cognitive biases that describe how the perception of one quality (positive or negative) can influence overall evaluation.

Question 13

Selective perception is a generalization or the tendency to assign attributes to someone, based not on individual characteristics, but on the basis of a category or group to which that person belongs.

Accepted Answer

Selective perception is the process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints. It is a type of cognitive bias that affects how people interpret information.

Question 14

Abilities may be classified as mental, mechanical, and psychomotor.

Accepted Answer

Abilities can indeed be classified into different types, including mental (cognitive abilities), mechanical (related to understanding and using machines or tools), and psychomotor (related to physical movement and coordination).

Question 15

Mental or intellectual ability refers to the capacity to comprehend relationships between objects and to perceive how parts fit together.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Psychomotor ability includes such things as manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and manipulative ability.

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor ability refers to the capacity to manipulate and control physical objects, which indeed includes skills such as manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and manipulative ability. These abilities are crucial for tasks that require precise movements and coordination.

Question 17

Attitudes are relatively long lasting beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies held by a person about specific objects, events, or persons.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are indeed enduring sets of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral predispositions directed towards specific objects, events, or individuals, influencing how a person reacts to various aspects of their environment.

Question 18

Attitudes result from a person's background, personality, and life experiences.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are shaped by a combination of a person's background, personality traits, and life experiences, influencing their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors towards various aspects of their environment.

Question 19

Cognitive dissonance means that a person's thoughts and behavior are in agreement with each other.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or participates in an action that goes against one of these cognitions.

Question 20

The Job Descriptive Index evaluates the following specific characteristics of a person's job: the work itself, pay, relationship with co-workers, the desirability of the geographic location, and promotional opportunities.

Accepted Answer

The Job Descriptive Index evaluates the work itself, pay, promotional opportunities, supervision, and co-workers, but does not evaluate the desirability of the geographic location.

Quiz 13: Exploring Individual Differences and Team Dynamics