Question 1

In the Big Five Model of personality, ________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.
A) extraversion
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) emotional stability

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness specifically pertains to characteristics such as being good-natured, cooperative, and trusting, making it the best choice for this question.

Question 2

According to the Big Five Model of personality, a person who has a wide range of interests and is imaginative, fascinated with novelty, artistically sensitive, and intellectual is described as ________.
A) conscientious
B) extraverted
C) emotionally stable
D) open to experience

Accepted Answer

The traits mentioned in the question - wide range of interests, imaginative, fascinated with novelty, artistically sensitive, and intellectual - are all characteristics of the openness to experience trait in the Big Five Model of personality. People high in openness are typically creative, curious, and open-minded.

Question 3

According to research, employees who have a high internal locus of control ________.
A) exhibit more satisfaction with their jobs than externals
B) are more alienated from their work setting than externals
C) are less involved in their jobs as compared to externals
D) blame their bosses for poor performance more often than externals

Accepted Answer

Employees with a high internal locus of control have a belief that they control their own destiny and are responsible for their successes and failures. They exhibit more satisfaction with their jobs than externals who have a belief that their fate is controlled by external factors.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of a person who believes that "the ends justify the means"?
A) He is likely to be low on self-confidence.
B) He is likely to be high in Machiavellianism.
C) He is likely to have an external locus of control.
D) He is likely to be risk averse.

Accepted Answer

Believing that "the ends justify the means" is a characteristic aligned with Machiavellianism, which is a personality trait characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others for personal gain. It is not necessarily correlated with self-confidence, locus of control or risk aversion.

Question 5

As a manager, if you prefer to have a harmonious work environment and dislike reprimanding your subordinates, you would probably score high on the ________ aspect of the MBTI®.
A) perception
B) thinking
C) intuition
D) feeling

Accepted Answer

The feeling aspect of the MBTI® relates to a preference for making decisions based on personal values and empathy towards others. Someone who prioritizes a harmonious work environment and dislikes confrontation would likely score higher on the feeling aspect than the thinking aspect (which relates to making decisions based on logic and reason). Perception and intuition relate more to how one gathers information, rather than how they make decisions or interact with others.

Question 6

If your boss could be described as flexible, adaptable, and tolerant, he or she would probably score high on which of the following aspects of the MBTI®?
A) extraversion
B) sensing
C) feeling
D) perceiving

Accepted Answer

The traits of flexibility, adaptability, and tolerance are generally associated with individuals who score high in the Perceiving aspect of the MBTI®. Perceivers tend to be open-minded, spontaneous, and flexible, while Judgers tend to be more structured and prefer routine. This suggests that the boss in question is likely a Perceiver, rather than a Judger.

Question 7

Though clearly capable, Mary does not seem very confident of herself.She is always unsure of whether she can handle assignments that are difficult and as a result ends up choosing jobs that are fairly straight forward and involve routine work.She is also susceptible to evaluations from other people.Mary seems to have ________.
A) high cognitive dissonance
B) a high Machiavellianism score
C) low self-monitoring
D) low self-esteem

Accepted Answer

Mary's lack of confidence and dependence on external evaluations indicate low self-esteem.

Question 8

In the Big Five Model of personality, conscientiousness refers to ________.
A) the degree to which someone is calm, enthusiastic, and secure (positive) or tense, nervous, depressed, and insecure (negative)
B) the degree to which someone is sociable, talkative, assertive, and comfortable in relationships with others
C) the degree to which someone is reliable, responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement oriented
D) the degree of influence the individual believes he or she has over certain factors

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness refers to the degree to which a person is reliable, responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement-oriented. It is characterized by being organized, goal-oriented, and having a strong work ethic. This trait is often associated with success in academics, work, and personal relationships.

Question 9

The Big Five Model of personality includes ________.
A) intuition
B) judgement
C) perception
D) extraversion

Accepted Answer

The Big Five Model of personality includes extraversion as one of its five dimensions or traits. Intuition, judgement, and perception are not part of this model.

Question 10

Anna has recently been promoted to the managerial ranks which has increased her interaction with the senior managers at her company.She realizes that Peter, her assistant manager, exhibits a distinct lack of emotional involvement with his colleagues and subordinates.His entire focus is on achieving the goals he sets, no matter what the course he has to take to get there.These traits lead Anna to conclude that Peter ________.
A) is high on Machiavellianism
B) has low self-esteem
C) is high on self-monitoring
D) has high cognitive dissonance

Accepted Answer

Peter's focus on achieving goals without regard for interpersonal relationships or emotional involvement with colleagues and subordinates is characteristic of someone who is high on Machiavellianism. This trait is often associated with a lack of empathy, manipulation, and the pursuit of self-interest.

Question 11

Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.She has the ability to adjust her behavior as and when required.This indicates that she ________.
A) has low self-esteem
B) is low on Machiavellianism
C) has a high risk appetite
D) is high in self-monitoring

Accepted Answer

Sarah's ability to adjust her behavior depending on the situation and whom she is with suggests that she is high in self-monitoring. This means that she has a heightened awareness of her own behavior and is capable of adapting it to fit various social situations. This trait is associated with high levels of social competence and the ability to succeed in a variety of social settings. It is not indicative of low self-esteem or a high risk appetite, and there is no information in the scenario to suggest that Sarah is low on Machiavellianism.

Question 12

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n) ________.
A) internal locus of control
B) Machiavellian personality
C) external locus of control
D) self-monitoring personality

Accepted Answer

Someone with an external locus of control believes that their fate is determined by external factors, such as luck or chance, rather than their own actions or abilities. Option A is the opposite of this. Option B describes someone who is manipulative and strategic, which is unrelated to locus of control. Option D describes someone who is flexible in their behavior depending on the situation, which is also unrelated to locus of control.

Question 13

If you believe that you control your own destiny, which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?
A) external locus of control
B) risk aversion
C) high self-esteem
D) internal locus of control

Accepted Answer

Individuals who believe they control their own destiny are likely to possess an internal locus of control. This means they believe that they have the power to make choices that influence their lives and that their own efforts and abilities are the primary determinants of their success or failure. They may also have high self-esteem, as they believe in their own abilities to shape their future. However, risk aversion and an external locus of control are not likely to be associated with a belief in personal control over one's destiny.

Question 14

If you like yourself, then your personality would be described as having ________.
A) an internal locus of control
B) a low Machiavellianism score
C) high self-esteem
D) an external locus of control

Accepted Answer

High self-esteem is associated with liking and valuing oneself. Options A and D are related to one's perception of control over their life, and Option B refers to a tendency towards manipulation and deceit, which are not directly related to self-liking.

Question 15

If you are a good planner and purposeful, you would probably score high on the ________ trait of MBTI®.
A) extraversion
B) perceiving
C) introversion
D) judging

Accepted Answer

The term "judging" in MBTI® refers to an individual who prefers to have a planned and organized approach to life, enjoys structure and orderliness, and tends to make decisions quickly. Therefore, if someone is a good planner and purposeful, they would likely score high on the judging trait.

Question 16

Which of the following is true according to the MBTI®?
A) Introverted types are practical and prefer routine and order.
B) Feeling types use reason and logic to handle problems.
C) Perceiving types are rigid and structured.
D) Judging types want control and prefer their world to be ordered.

Accepted Answer

According to the MBTI®, Judging types prefer their world to be ordered and structured, and they tend to seek control in their environment. Introverted types may or may not be practical and prefer routine and order, and Feeling types prioritize emotions and relationships over reason and logic. Perceiving types are generally adaptable and open to new experiences, rather than rigid and structured.

Question 17

People with high self-esteem ________.
A) are more prone to conform to the beliefs of those they respect
B) are more likely to seek approval from others
C) are more likely to take unpopular stands
D) are more susceptible to external influence

Accepted Answer

People with high self-esteem are more likely to take unpopular stands because they have a secure sense of self-worth and are not as concerned with seeking approval from others or conforming to societal norms. They are more confident in their own beliefs and values.

Question 18

An individual who is high in ________ is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes that ends can justify means.
A) self-esteem
B) Machiavellianism
C) self-monitoring
D) risk taking

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described, such as maintaining emotional distance and believing that ends can justify means, are indicative of a high level of Machiavellianism.

Question 19

A person who can adapt and adjust behavior to external factors has ________.
A) low self-esteem
B) an internal locus of control
C) high self-monitoring
D) high risk-taking ability

Accepted Answer

High self-monitoring refers to a person's ability to adapt and adjust their behavior to external factors, including social norms and expectations. This individual is aware of their behavior and can modify it to fit different situations. Low self-esteem, an internal locus of control, and high risk-taking ability are not necessarily related to adaptive behavior.

Question 20

________ is a personality trait that measures an individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior according to external situational factors.
A) Machiavellianism
B) Self-esteem
C) Self-monitoring
D) Locus of control

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring is the personality trait that measures an individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior according to external situational factors. Self-esteem is a measure of a person's self-worth and self-respect, while Machiavellianism refers to an individual's tendency to manipulate others for personal gain. Locus of control measures a person's belief in the extent to which they have control over their own life events.

Quiz 15: Understanding Individual Behavior

In the Big Five Model of personality, ________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.

According to the Big Five Model of personality, a person who has a wide range of interests and is imaginative, fascinated with novelty, artistically sensitive, and intellectual is described as ________.

According to research, employees who have a high internal locus of control ________.

Which of the following is true of a person who believes that "the ends justify the means"?

As a manager, if you prefer to have a harmonious work environment and dislike reprimanding your subordinates, you would probably score high on the ________ aspect of the MBTI®.

If your boss could be described as flexible, adaptable, and tolerant, he or she would probably score high on which of the following aspects of the MBTI®?

In the Big Five Model of personality, conscientiousness refers to ________.

The Big Five Model of personality includes ________.

Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.She has the ability to adjust her behavior as and when required.This indicates that she ________.

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n) ________.

If you believe that you control your own destiny, which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

If you like yourself, then your personality would be described as having ________.

If you are a good planner and purposeful, you would probably score high on the ________ trait of MBTI®.

Which of the following is true according to the MBTI®?

People with high self-esteem ________.

An individual who is high in ________ is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes that ends can justify means.

A person who can adapt and adjust behavior to external factors has ________.

________ is a personality trait that measures an individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior according to external situational factors.