Question 1

The cognitive process a person uses to make sense of the environment around them is known as perception.

Accepted Answer

Perception refers to the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information to understand the environment around us.

Question 2

An attitude comprises cognitive,affective and behavioural components.

Accepted Answer

An attitude is composed of cognitive (beliefs, thoughts), affective (emotions, feelings) and behavioral (actions, intentions) components.

Question 3

Work behaviour that goes beyond job requirements and contributes as needed to the organisation's success is called job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction is a positive feeling one has about their job and does not necessarily involve going beyond job requirements. The behaviour described in the statement is more closely related to organizational citizenship behaviour.

Question 4

Errors in judgement that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the sense-making process are known as perceptual distortion.

Accepted Answer

Perceptual distortion refers to errors in judgement that arise from inaccuracies in the perception or interpretation of sensory information.

Question 5

A theory that assesses personality by examining the capacity to self-awareness,self-management,social awareness and relationship awareness is known as emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence theory is based on the idea that personality can be evaluated by looking at a person's ability to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as their ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others. The theory includes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship awareness as key dimensions of emotional intelligence.

Question 6

The degree to which a person has a broad range of interests and is imaginative,creative and willing to consider new ideas is known as their level of extroversion.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. The degree to which a person has a broad range of interests and is imaginative, creative, and willing to consider new ideas is known as their level of openness, not extroversion. Extroversion is related to the degree to which a person is outgoing, assertive, and sociable.

Question 7

The degree to which a person is focused on a few goals,thus behaving in ways that are responsible and achievement oriented is known as the level of conscientiousness.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is defined as the degree to which a person is organized, responsible, and goal-oriented. It is associated with traits such as self-discipline, thoroughness, and reliability. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 8

Organisational commitment refers to any type of loyalty that one feels towards their organisation.

Accepted Answer

Organisational commitment refers to the extent to which an individual feels attached to, identifies with, and is dedicated to their organisation, which can include loyalty.

Question 9

Self-awareness is about being cognisant of the internal aspects of one's nature,such as personality traits,beliefs,emotions,attitudes and perceptions.

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness is indeed about being aware of one's personality traits, beliefs, emotions, attitudes, and perceptions.

Question 10

Work behavior that goes beyond job requirements and contributes as needed to the organisation's success is known as organisational citizenship.

Accepted Answer

Organisational citizenship refers to the voluntary actions of employees that go beyond their job requirements and contribute to the success of the organisation.

Question 11

A general assurance in one's own ideas,judgement and capabilities is known as self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers specifically to one's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, rather than a general assurance in their ideas, judgment, and capabilities, which is more closely related to self-confidence.

Question 12

An attitude comprises both the cognitive and behavioural evaluation that predisposes a person to feel a certain way.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Stacy is highly imaginative and an artistically sensitive individual who displays a high degree of creativity.According to the 'Big Five' personality factors,these qualities describe her openness to experience.

Accepted Answer

The trait of being imaginative, artistically sensitive, and creative is often associated with high openness to experience. Therefore, Stacy's qualities align with the openness factor in the 'Big Five' personality model.

Question 14

A condition in which two attitudes or a behaviour and an attitude conflict is called cognitive dissonance.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance refers to the discomfort or mental stress experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, or engages in a behaviour that conflicts with their beliefs or values.

Question 15

The tendency to place primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself (internally)or outside forces (externally)is known as Machiavellianism tendency.

Accepted Answer

The tendency discussed in the statement is actually known as locus of control, not Machiavellianism tendency. Machiavellianism refers to a personality trait characterized by manipulation, exploitation, and a lack of morality.

Question 16

When John,a student at the University of Tasmania,remarks,'I love my classes this semester',it reflects the cognitive element of attitude.

Accepted Answer

John's statement reflects the affective component of attitude, which involves feelings or emotions toward an object (in this case, his classes). The cognitive element would involve beliefs or thoughts about the classes.

Question 17

The degree to which a person is associable,talkative,assertive and comfortable with interpersonal relationship is known as their level of agreeableness.

Accepted Answer

The description provided actually defines extraversion, not agreeableness. Agreeableness refers to a person's tendency to be compassionate, cooperative, and friendly towards others.

Question 18

People with an internal locus of control are harder to motivate but easier to lead.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. People with an internal locus of control are actually easier to motivate because they believe that their actions and efforts can make a difference in achieving their goals. However, they may be harder to lead because they have a strong sense of independence and may not always want to follow others.

Question 19

The set of characteristics that underlie a relatively stable pattern of behaviour is known as a personality.

Accepted Answer

Personality refers to the set of enduring traits, characteristics, and patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour that define an individual's unique way of interacting with the environment.

Question 20

The ability to control disruptive or harmful emotions and balanced ones moods so that worry,anxiety,fear and anger to knock out thinking is known as self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes emotional regulation, not self-awareness. Self-awareness refers to the ability to understand one’s own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Quiz 14: Individual Behaviour in Organisations