Question 1

When a mentally challenged candidate is overlooked by a recruiter even though he possesses skills that are perfect for the job,which perceptual distortion is likely to be experienced by the recruiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect
B)  Selective perception
C)  Ability stereotypes
D)  Projection
E)  Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 2

A teacher who gives an unspecified number of pop quizzes to students is using a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed interval schedule
B)  fixed ratio schedule
C)  variable interval schedule
D)  variable ration schedule
E)  continuous reinforcement schedule.

Question 3

Of the following,which is (are) a way(s) for managers to improve the chances that punishment will discourage negative behavior in employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the employee what is being done wrong.
B)  Tell the employee what is being done right.
C)  Make sure the punishment matches the behavior.
D)  Administer the punishment in private.
E)  All of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about perception is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although important,perceptions have only a minor impact on the way people respond to various situations.
B)  Through perception,people process information inputs into responses involving feelings.
C)  Perception is a way of forming impressions about oneself,other people,and daily life experiences.
D)  Perceptions serve as a screen or filter through which information passes before it has an effect on people.
E)  Through perception,people process information inputs into responses involving action.

Question 5

In general,__________ reinforcement elicits a desired behavior more quickly than does __________ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

continuous...

Question 6

Of the following ways of building self-efficacy,which refers to gaining confidence when we are highly stimulated or energized to perform well?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enactive mastery
B)  Vicarious modeling
C)  Verbal persuasion
D)  Emotional arousal
E)  None of the above

Question 7

__________ is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation,person,or object that are consistent with one's own needs,values,or attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Selective ...

Question 8

Sometimes rewards provided to employees may not necessarily be positive reinforcers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about reinforcement schedules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed reinforcement schedules typically result in more consistent patterns of desired behavior than do variable schedules.
B)  Fixed interval schedules provide rewards at the first appearance of a behavior after a given time has elapsed.
C)  Fixed ratio schedules result in a reward each time a certain number of the behaviors have occurred.
D)  A variable interval schedule rewards behavior at random times.
E)  A variable ratio schedule rewards behavior after a random number of occurrences.

Question 10

In classical conditioning,a(n)__________ is something that incites action and draws forth a response.

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Question 11

Identify and briefly describe each of the stages in the perceptual process.
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Question 12

A stereotype is an abstract set of features commonly associated with members of a particular category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Piece rate pay is an example of a(n)__________ reinforcement schedule.

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The answer of Piece rate pay is an example of...

Question 14

Which one of the following is NOT one of the ethical issues raised by either the opponents or proponents of OB Mod?

Accepted Answer

A)  The systematic use of reinforcement strategies leads to a demeaning and dehumanizing view of people that stunts human growth and development.
B)  Managers abuse the power of their position and knowledge by exerting external control over individual behavior.
C)  Behavior control is an irrevocable part of every manager's job.
D)  The use of OB Mod fails to recognize the impact of cultural differences.
E)  The real ethical issue is how to ensure that any manipulation of consequences is done in a positive and constructive fashion.

Question 15

According to the law of contingent reinforcement,to have maximum reinforcement value,a reward must be delivered only __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by an employee's superior
B)  if it is coupled with public recognition
C)  if the employee receiving the reward is in the presence of other coworkers
D)  if it has a monetary value
E)  if the desired behavior is exhibited

Question 16

Both punishment and extinction are used to discourage negative behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ allows only a portion of available information to enter our perceptions.

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__________ allows only a portion of available information to enter our perceptions.

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Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about reinforcement schedules?

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Piece rate pay is an example of a(n)__________ reinforcement schedule.

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Which one of the following is NOT one of the ethical issues raised by either the opponents or proponents of OB Mod?

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Sometimes rewards provided to employees may not necessarily be positive reinforcers.

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Of the following,which is (are) a way(s) for managers to improve the chances that punishment will discourage negative behavior in employees?

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According to the law of contingent reinforcement,to have maximum reinforcement value,a reward must be delivered only __________.

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In classical conditioning,a(n)__________ is something that incites action and draws forth a response.

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Of the following ways of building self-efficacy,which refers to gaining confidence when we are highly stimulated or energized to perform well?

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In general, reinforcement elicits a desired behavior more quickly than does reinforcement.

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When a mentally challenged candidate is overlooked by a recruiter even though he possesses skills that are perfect for the job,which perceptual distortion is likely to be experienced by the recruiter?

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Both punishment and extinction are used to discourage negative behavior.

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A stereotype is an abstract set of features commonly associated with members of a particular category.

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A teacher who gives an unspecified number of pop quizzes to students is using a __________.

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__________ is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation,person,or object that are consistent with one's own needs,values,or attitudes.

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Both punishment and extinction are used to discourage negative behavior.

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A stereotype is an abstract set of features commonly associated with members of a particular category.

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