midterm chap3

Question 1

personality type that is characterized as fast-moving, hard-driving, time-conscious, competitive, impatient, and preoccupied with work

Answer 1

type A personality

Question 2

which personality type is associated with high levels of stress?

Answer 2

type A personality

Question 3

personality type that is more laid-back or easygoing

Answer 3

type B personality

Question 4

a continuum representing one’s belief as to whether external or internal forces control one’s destiny

Answer 4

locus of control

Question 5

personality dimension that includes leadership and extroversion traits; want to be in charge, energetic, assertive, active, ambitious

Answer 5

surgency

Question 6

personality dimension that displays wanting to get along with people; known as warm, easygoing, courteous, good-natured, tolerant, friendly, and sociable

Answer 6

agreeableness

Question 7

personality dimension that includes traits related to emotional stability; self-control, good under pressure, calmness, relaxed, secure, and positive

Answer 7

adjustment

Question 8

personality dimension that includes traits related to achievement; willingness to work hard and putting in extra time and effort to accomplish goals to achieve success

Answer 8

conscientiousness

Question 9

personality dimension that includes traits to be willing to change and try new things; imaginative, intellectual, open-minded, autonomous, and creative

Answer 9

openness to experience

Question 10

an emotional and/or physical reaction to environmental activities and events; an imbalance between environmental demands and our ability to respond

Answer 10

stress

Question 11

causes of stress…

Answer 11

organizational climate, management behavior, degree of job satisfaction

Question 12

the constant lack of interest and motivation to perform one’s job because of stress

Answer 12

burnout

Question 13

5 ways to control/combat stress

Answer 13

exercise, nutrition, relaxation, positive thinking, and support systems

Question 14

the level of one’s capacity for new learning, problem-solving, and decision-making

Answer 14

intelligence

Question 15

learning style that prefers learning by doing and feeling

Answer 15

accommodators

Question 16

learning style that prefers learning by observing and feeling

Answer 16

divergers

Question 17

learning style that prefers learning by doing and thinking

Answer 17

convergers

Question 18

learning style that prefers learning by observing and thinking

Answer 18

assimilators

Question 19

the process of generalizing the behavior of all members in a group

Answer 19

stereotyping

Question 20

tendency to see things from a narrow focus that directly affects us

Answer 20

frame of reference

Question 21

we tend to see and hear what we want to

Answer 21

selective exposure

Question 22

the degree to which people see things the same way

Answer 22

perceptual congruence

Question 23

the way people perceive one another during their first impressions

Answer 23

primacy effect

Question 24

the time we have to make a good impression

Answer 24

four-minute barrier

Question 25

nonverbal communication examples:

Answer 25

facial expressions, eye contact, handshakes

Question 26

the way you conceive of (or see) yourself; this is the foundation of all your thoughts about yourself, including your self-esteem

Answer 26

self-concept

Question 27

vision of your future self; of what you want to become

Answer 27

ideal self

Question 28

self that you assume others see when they look at you

Answer 28

looking-glass self

Question 29

the way you truly feel about yourself

Answer 29

self-image

Question 30

you as you really are

Answer 30

real self