Question 1

Which perceptual distortion occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others recently encountered who rank higher or lower on the same characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect
B)  Selective perception
C)  Stereotypes
D)  Contrast effects
E)  Self-fulfilling prophecyF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

In the context of attribution theory,we tend to attribute our own successes to our own internal factors and to attribute our own failures to external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Impression management is influenced by all of the following activities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  associating with the "right people."
B)  doing favors to gain approval.
C)  flattering others to favorably impress them.
D)  taking credit for a favorable event.
E)  making new job assignments.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

A neutral stimulus becomes a(n)__________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The information-processing stages of the perceptual process are divided into information attention and selection,organization of information,information interpretation,and information retrieval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Negative reinforcement (also known as avoidance)is the withdrawal of negative consequences,which tends to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Managing __________ properly can change the direction,level,and persistence of an individual's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  values
B)  reinforcement
C)  norms
D)  augmentation
E)  mentoringF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

__________ are positively valued work outcomes that are given to the individual by some other person.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

OB Mod has been criticized for creating values dilemmas regarding the use of reinforcement to influence human behavior at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Stereotypes obscure individual differences; that is,they can prevent managers from getting to know people as individuals and from accurately assessing their needs,preferences,and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Adam is considered to be an excellent production manager.However,he tends to give attention only to those aspects of the organization that affect his production operation and to not notice the concerns of other departments.From a perceptual perspective,Adam is guilty of which perceptual distortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect
B)  Statutory effect.
C)  Selective perception
D)  Discernment error
E)  Contrast errorF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Sir Richard Branson,founder of Virgin Group,is known for his use of which reinforcement strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative
B)  Positive
C)  Avoidance
D)  Punishment
E)  ExtinctionF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

All of the following can cause distortion throughout the entire perceptual process EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotypes.
B)  halo effects.
C)  selective perception.
D)  projection.
E)  equity effects.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which perceptual distortion is also known as the Pygmalion effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect
B)  Selective perception
C)  Stereotypes
D)  Contrast effects
E)  Self-fulfilling prophecyF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

If you are a manager and have one extremely exceptional employee,you need to guard against __________ when evaluating the work of your other employees,because you may have the tendency to compare the characteristics of your other employees with those of the exceptional employee.

Accepted Answer

A)  contrast effects
B)  halo effects
C)  selective perception
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy
E)  project errorsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Impression management is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The administration of positive consequences that tend to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding impression management in social networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should ask yourself,"How do I want to be viewed?"
B)  You should choose a respectable username.
C)  You should profile yourself only as you really would like to be known to others.
D)  You should post and participate in an online forum only in ways that meet your goals for your personal brand.
E)  All of the above are trueF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

At the __________ stage of information processing,managers should be sensitive to the fallibility of memory in order to control distortions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the __________ stage of information processing,managers...

Exam 4: Perception,Attribution,and Learning

OB Mod has been criticized for creating values dilemmas regarding the use of reinforcement to influence human behavior at work.

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The novelty of a situation affects a person's perception of it.

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Which perceptual distortion occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others recently encountered who rank higher or lower on the same characteristic?

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The administration of positive consequences that tend to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings is known as __________.

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Managing __________ properly can change the direction,level,and persistence of an individual's behavior.

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In the context of attribution theory,we tend to attribute our own successes to our own internal factors and to attribute our own failures to external factors.

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Impression management is sometimes referred to as the "Pygmalion effect."

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Adam is considered to be an excellent production manager.However,he tends to give attention only to those aspects of the organization that affect his production operation and to not notice the concerns of other departments.From a perceptual perspective,Adam is guilty of which perceptual distortion?

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Impression management is influenced by all of the following activities EXCEPT:

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A neutral stimulus becomes a(n)__________ when it affects behavior in the same way as the initial stimulus.

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Negative reinforcement (also known as avoidance)is the withdrawal of negative consequences,which tends to increase the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings.

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Which of the following is true regarding impression management in social networks?

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If you are a manager and have one extremely exceptional employee,you need to guard against __________ when evaluating the work of your other employees,because you may have the tendency to compare the characteristics of your other employees with those of the exceptional employee.

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Stereotypes obscure individual differences; that is,they can prevent managers from getting to know people as individuals and from accurately assessing their needs,preferences,and abilities.

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The information-processing stages of the perceptual process are divided into information attention and selection,organization of information,information interpretation,and information retrieval.

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Sir Richard Branson,founder of Virgin Group,is known for his use of which reinforcement strategy?

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__________ are positively valued work outcomes that are given to the individual by some other person.

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Which perceptual distortion is also known as the Pygmalion effect?

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All of the following can cause distortion throughout the entire perceptual process EXCEPT:

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At the __________ stage of information processing,managers should be sensitive to the fallibility of memory in order to control distortions.

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