midterm chap3 Flashcards
personality type that is characterized as fast-moving, hard-driving, time-conscious, competitive, impatient, and preoccupied with work
type A personality
which personality type is associated with high levels of stress?
type A personality
personality type that is more laid-back or easygoing
type B personality
a continuum representing one’s belief as to whether external or internal forces control one’s destiny
locus of control
personality dimension that includes leadership and extroversion traits; want to be in charge, energetic, assertive, active, ambitious
surgency
personality dimension that displays wanting to get along with people; known as warm, easygoing, courteous, good-natured, tolerant, friendly, and sociable
agreeableness
personality dimension that includes traits related to emotional stability; self-control, good under pressure, calmness, relaxed, secure, and positive
adjustment
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
conscientiousness
personality dimension that includes traits to be willing to change and try new things; imaginative, intellectual, open-minded, autonomous, and creative
openness to experience
an emotional and/or physical reaction to environmental activities and events; an imbalance between environmental demands and our ability to respond
stress
causes of stress…
organizational climate, management behavior, degree of job satisfaction
the constant lack of interest and motivation to perform one’s job because of stress
burnout
5 ways to control/combat stress
exercise, nutrition, relaxation, positive thinking, and support systems
the level of one’s capacity for new learning, problem-solving, and decision-making
intelligence
learning style that prefers learning by doing and feeling
accommodators
learning style that prefers learning by observing and feeling
divergers
learning style that prefers learning by doing and thinking
convergers
learning style that prefers learning by observing and thinking
assimilators
the process of generalizing the behavior of all members in a group
stereotyping
tendency to see things from a narrow focus that directly affects us
frame of reference
we tend to see and hear what we want to
selective exposure
the degree to which people see things the same way
perceptual congruence
the way people perceive one another during their first impressions
primacy effect
the time we have to make a good impression
four-minute barrier
nonverbal communication examples:
facial expressions, eye contact, handshakes
the way you conceive of (or see) yourself; this is the foundation of all your thoughts about yourself, including your self-esteem
self-concept
vision of your future self; of what you want to become
ideal self
self that you assume others see when they look at you
looking-glass self
the way you truly feel about yourself
self-image
you as you really are
real self