Question 1

_________ happens when our minds are racing or wandering, resulting in compulsive daydreaming or fantasizing.
A) Mindlessness
B) Attentional hyperactivity
C) Positive deviance
D) PsyCap
E) Negative emotion

Accepted Answer

Attentional hyperactivity refers to a state where the mind is overly active, leading to racing thoughts or excessive daydreaming and fantasizing.

Question 2

The characteristic of PsyCap that consists of persevering toward goals is:
A) Hope
B) Efficacy
C) Optimism
D) Health
E) Resilience

Accepted Answer

The characteristic of PsyCap that consists of persevering toward goals is hope, as it refers to an individual's belief in their ability to achieve their goals despite obstacles and setbacks. This belief motivates individuals to persist in their efforts towards their goals, even in the face of challenges or failures. Efficacy, optimism, and resilience are also important components of PsyCap, but they relate to different aspects of an individual's psychological resources and abilities. Health, while important, is not a specific component of PsyCap.

Question 3

An emotion that is similar to, but more low key than joy, is:
A) Gratitude
B) Serenity
C) Amusement
D) Inspiration
E) Awe

Accepted Answer

Serenity is a similar but more subdued emotion than joy. It conveys a sense of peace and tranquility, which is different from the intense excitement of joy. Gratitude, amusement, inspiration, and awe may all involve positive emotions, but they have different qualities than joy.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an outcome likely to result from positive emotions?
A) Stronger social relationships
B) Lower stress
C) Psychological well-being
D) More conformity to others' opinions
E) Fewer colds

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not an...

Question 5

Which of the following is not a benefit of mindfulness?
A) Increased intelligence
B) More balanced emotions
C) Personal effectiveness
D) Increased physical effectiveness
E) More effective communication

Accepted Answer

While mindfulness has been shown to offer a range of benefits, increased intelligence is not typically cited among them. Mindfulness is more commonly associated with benefits such as improved emotional regulation, increased focus, reduced stress, and better communication and interpersonal relationships.

Question 6

Susan, a management major, is taking an overload of classes this term. On a team project in one of her classes, one of her teammates sees how busy she is and does the final proofreading of the team project for her. Susan is likely to be feeling:
A) Serenity
B) Gratitude
C) Amusement
D) Inspiration
E) Pride

Accepted Answer

Susan is likely to feel gratitude towards her teammate for helping her with the final proofreading of the team project.

Question 7

Barbara was watching the evening news and saw a story about people saving a horse that had fallen into an icy lake. She is likely to be experiencing:
A) Gratitude
B) Awe
C) Inspiration
D) Pride
E) Hope

Accepted Answer

The story of people saving a horse that had fallen into an icy lake is likely to inspire Barbara, as the act of rescuing the animal can be seen as a heroic and inspirational act.

Question 8

Dr. Beswick was writing questions for a test, but found herself listening to reggae music coming from an adjoining office, and thinking about her upcoming trip to the Caribbean. She is experiencing:
A) Mindfulness
B) PsyCap
C) Attention delinquency
D) Positive deviance
E) Mindlessness

Accepted Answer

Dr. Beswick is not fully engaged in the task at hand and is letting her thoughts and distractions take over, which is a characteristic of mindlessness.

Question 9

According to Professor Fred Luthans, people with high levels of positive psychological capital have high levels of:
A) Hope, extraversion, resilience, and optimism
B) Hope, efficacy, respect, and optimism
C) Health, extraversion, respect, and optimism
D) Hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism
E) Health, efficacy, resilience, and obstinacy

Accepted Answer

According to Professor Fred Luthans, people with high levels of positive psychological capital have high levels of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, as these four factors are the key components of psychological capital. Therefore, option D is the best answer. Option A is incorrect because it includes extraversion instead of efficacy, and option B includes respect, which is not one of the key components of psychological capital. Option C is incorrect because it includes health instead of efficacy and resilience, and option E includes obstinacy, which is not one of the components of psychological capital.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about balancing positive and negative emotions?
A) We should try to eliminate all our negative emotions
B) We should have one negative emotion for each positive emotion we experience
C) Our brains actually look more for positive information over negative during daily activity
D) Positive experiences activate a survival orientation
E) Ideally, we should try to have more positive experiences than negative

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that we should aim to have more positive experiences than negative ones in order to enhance our well-being and happiness. It is not possible or necessary to eliminate all negative emotions, as they can serve important functions such as alerting us to potential dangers. In fact, our brains have a negativity bias, meaning we are more attuned to negative information, but this can be counteracted by intentionally seeking out positive experiences. Positive experiences also activate a "growth" orientation, which can lead to more adaptive responses and behaviors. Therefore, balancing positive and negative emotions in favor of the positive can improve our overall mental and physical health.

Question 11

Chris just finished a calculus test. Afterward, he walked all the way across campus without being aware of anything or anyone he passed. This is an example of:
A) Mindfulness
B) Attention deficit
C) Attention delinquency
D) Positive deviance
E) Mindlessness

Accepted Answer

Chris's lack of awareness of his surroundings and lack of attention to anything or anyone is characteristic of mindlessness, which is the opposite of mindfulness. Mindfulness involves intentionally paying attention to the present moment and being fully engaged in one's surroundings.

Question 12

Dr. Riley, a professor in the finance department, keeps his office door open only a crack during his office hours, asking visitors to knock before entering. When his door is open, people tend to stop to say hello, and that interrupts what he is doing. He finds that this increases his ability to grade exams quickly but accurately. This is an example of his increasing his:
A) Mindfulness
B) Optimism
C) Attention delinquency
D) Positive deviance
E) Mindlessness

Accepted Answer

Dr. Riley's habit of keeping his office door open only a crack and asking visitors to knock before entering is a mindful practice that helps him increase his focus and concentration on grading exams. By reducing interruptions, he is able to stay in the present moment and engage in his task more fully, leading to greater accuracy and efficiency. This is the opposite of mindlessness, which involves going through the motions without fully engaging one's attention and awareness. The other answer choices, such as optimism and positive deviance, do not accurately describe Dr. Riley's behavior in this scenario.

Question 13

Eileen signed up for a photography class after having seen some spectacular wildlife art pictures done by a local artist. She is likely to be experiencing:
A) Hope
B) Joy
C) Pride
D) Interest
E) Gratitude

Accepted Answer

Eileen's decision to sign up for a photography class indicates her interest in the art form.

Question 14

A state of reduced attention, expressed in behavior that is rigid, is called:
A) Mindfulness
B) Attention deficit
C) Attention delinquency
D) Positive deviance
E) Mindlessness

Accepted Answer

Mindlessness refers to a state where one's attention is reduced, and behaviors become automatic and rigid. It is the opposite of mindfulness, which involves being fully present and aware in the moment. Attention deficit refers to a condition where an individual has difficulty focusing or paying attention. Attention delinquency and positive deviance are not relevant concepts in this context.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is false?
A) Mindfulness pertains to our inner world of thinking and feeling
B) Mindfulness pertains to our outer worlds of other people and events
C) Mindfulness requires less effort than letting our minds wander
D) Mindfulness is about concentrating or focusing
E) Mindfulness represents how much we are aware and attentive to what is going on around us

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness actually requires effort and deliberate attention. It is not a passive state of mind where we let our thoughts and feelings run wild.

Question 16

Juan finishes the special report he is producing for the Vice President of Marketing. Juan has spent many extra hours compiling this report, and he knows it is of excellent quality. Juan is likely to be experiencing:
A) Awe
B) Inspiration
C) Pride
D) Hope
E) Interest

Accepted Answer

Juan is likely experiencing pride because he has produced a high-quality report after putting in extra hours of work. Pride is a positive emotion that arises from accomplishments and achievements.

Question 17

Of the following, which is the most frequently experienced?
A) Love
B) Hope
C) Gratitude
D) Amusement
E) Joy

Accepted Answer

Love is the most frequently experienced emotion.

Question 18

Awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment is called:
A) Mindfulness
B) Attention deficit
C) Attention delinquency
D) Positive deviance
E) Mindlessness

Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes mindfulness, which involves being fully present and engaged in the current moment with a nonjudgmental attitude. Choices B, C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 19

The acronym for remembering the characteristics associated with PsyCap is:
A) V * I * E
B) HERO
C) WILL
D) PERMA
E) CLIMB

Accepted Answer

The acronym HERO stands for Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism, which are the four key characteristics associated with PsyCap. Specifically, each letter represents:
- H (Hope): having goals and pathways to achieve them
- E (Efficacy): believing in one's ability to succeed
- R (Resilience): being able to bounce back from challenges and setbacks
- O (Optimism): having a positive outlook and expecting good things to happen.

Question 20

Of the following, which is the least frequently experienced?
A) Awe
B) Hope
C) Gratitude
D) Amusement
E) Joy

Accepted Answer

Awe is the least commonly experienced emotion out of the options provided. While it is still a powerful and important emotion, it is often sparked by specific, rare moments such as witnessing a stunning natural phenomenon or experiencing something profound and transcendent. In contrast, emotions like hope, gratitude, amusement, and joy are often experienced more frequently in our day-to-day lives.

Quiz 7: Positive Organizational Behavior

_________ happens when our minds are racing or wandering, resulting in compulsive daydreaming or fantasizing.

The characteristic of PsyCap that consists of persevering toward goals is:

An emotion that is similar to, but more low key than joy, is:

Which of the following is not an outcome likely to result from positive emotions?

Which of the following is not a benefit of mindfulness?

Susan, a management major, is taking an overload of classes this term. On a team project in one of her classes, one of her teammates sees how busy she is and does the final proofreading of the team project for her. Susan is likely to be feeling:

Barbara was watching the evening news and saw a story about people saving a horse that had fallen into an icy lake. She is likely to be experiencing:

Dr. Beswick was writing questions for a test, but found herself listening to reggae music coming from an adjoining office, and thinking about her upcoming trip to the Caribbean. She is experiencing:

According to Professor Fred Luthans, people with high levels of positive psychological capital have high levels of:

Which of the following is true about balancing positive and negative emotions?

Chris just finished a calculus test. Afterward, he walked all the way across campus without being aware of anything or anyone he passed. This is an example of:

Eileen signed up for a photography class after having seen some spectacular wildlife art pictures done by a local artist. She is likely to be experiencing:

A state of reduced attention, expressed in behavior that is rigid, is called:

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is false?

Juan finishes the special report he is producing for the Vice President of Marketing. Juan has spent many extra hours compiling this report, and he knows it is of excellent quality. Juan is likely to be experiencing:

Of the following, which is the most frequently experienced?

Awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment is called:

The acronym for remembering the characteristics associated with PsyCap is:

Of the following, which is the least frequently experienced?