Question 1

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 - having a wide range of interests, being imaginative, fascinated with novelty, artistically sensitive, and intellectual are all associated with the personality trait of openness to experience. This trait is one of the dimensions of the Big Five Model of Personality.

Question 2

________ 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. It refers to how an individual adapts their behavior to fit the situation they are in and the people they are with. Individuals who score high on self-monitoring are skilled at reading social cues and adjusting their behavior accordingly.

Question 3

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 Machiavellian viewpoint, as it prioritizes results over ethics or morality. A person who holds this belief is more likely to have a high level of Machiavellianism, which includes a focus on power, manipulation, and the achievement of goals regardless of the cost to others.

Question 4

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, with a desire for control. This is in contrast to Perceiving types, who are more flexible and adaptable. Therefore, choice D is the only option that accurately reflects the MBTI®'s characterization of one of the personality preferences. The other choices (A, B, and C) include incorrect or incomplete descriptions of different MBTI® preferences.

Question 5

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

People with an internal locus of control believe that they have control over their own lives and are responsible for their own success or failure. This belief often leads to higher levels of motivation, self-efficacy, and resilience. Therefore, people who believe they control their own destiny are likely to possess an internal locus of control.

Question 6

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 as and when required indicates that she is high in self-monitoring. Self-monitoring refers to the extent to which people are capable of monitoring their behavior and adjusting it to suit external situational factors. High self-monitors like Sarah are good at assessing situational demands and adjusting their behavior accordingly, making them more effective in social situations.

Question 7

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 the ability to adapt and adjust behavior based on external factors such as social situations, expectations, or norms. Low self-esteem and high risk-taking ability are not necessarily related to adaptability, and having an internal locus of control refers to the belief that one's own actions determine outcomes rather than external factors, which is not directly related to adaptability.

Question 8

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

An external locus of control refers to the belief that one's life outcomes are determined by external factors such as luck, chance, or fate. This is in contrast to an internal locus of control where an individual believes they have control over their life outcomes through their own actions and decisions. Machiavellian personality and self-monitoring are unrelated constructs to locus of control.

Question 9

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 who have a high internal locus of control believe that they have control over their own outcomes and are more likely to take ownership of their work performance, leading to higher satisfaction with their jobs.

Question 10

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 MBTI® measures four dichotomies, one of which is the Judging-Perceiving dimension. People who score high on the Judging trait tend to be organized, decisive, and planful, while those who score high on the Perceiving trait tend to be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable. Therefore, if you are a good planner and purposeful, you would likely score high on the Judging trait rather than the Perceiving trait.

Question 11

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 is the dimension in the Big Five Model of personality that reflects how much someone values getting along with others. A high level of agreeableness reflects warmth, kindness, empathy, and cooperation, as well as a tendency to trust others.

Question 12

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 the belief and feeling of being worthy and valuable. If someone likes themselves, it indicates they have a positive self-image and are likely to have high self-esteem. A and D are incorrect because they refer to locus of control, which measures how much someone feels in control of their life versus how much they feel outside forces control them. B refers to a tendency to manipulate and exploit others for personal gain, which is not necessarily related to self-liking.

Question 13

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 are less concerned with seeking approval from others and more confident in their own beliefs. They are also less susceptible to external influence and less prone to conform to the beliefs of those they respect.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The Big Five Model includes five main dimensions of personality, one of which is extraversion. Intuition, judgement, and perception are all part of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which is a different model of personality.

Question 15

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 susceptibility to evaluations from others suggest that she may have low self-esteem.

Question 16

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

Flexibility, adaptability, and tolerance are traits that are associated with the perceiving aspect of the MBTI®. This aspect is often described as being open, spontaneous, and flexible, which aligns with the qualities mentioned in the question. Therefore, the best choice is D) perceiving.

Question 17

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 solely on achieving his goals, even if it means disregarding his colleagues and subordinates, is a characteristic of high Machiavellianism. This trait is associated with a lack of emotional involvement with others and a willingness to manipulate them for personal gain.

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 individual described exhibits characteristics of Machiavellianism, which includes being pragmatic, maintaining emotional distance, and believing that the ends can justify the means. High self-esteem may not necessarily lead to these behaviors, while self-monitoring may involve adapting behavior to fit current social situations and may not necessarily involve justification of means over ends. Risk-taking may also not necessarily be related to these specific behaviors.

Question 19

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 MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) measures several aspects of a person's personality including perception, thinking, intuition, and feeling. Those who score high on the feeling aspect tend to prioritize harmonious relationships and empathy for others, which could make them less likely to reprimand subordinates and prefer a more cooperative work environment. Therefore, the best choice is D) feeling.

Question 20

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 someone is reliable, responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement-oriented. It relates to being organized, hardworking, and goal-oriented.

Quiz 15: Understanding Individual Behavior

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 ________.

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

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

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

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

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 can adapt and adjust behavior to external factors has ________.

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

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

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

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

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

People with high self-esteem ________.

The Big Five Model of personality includes ________.

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®?

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

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