Ch 9 - Personality and Cultural Values (SmartBook)

Which Big Five personality dimension would be associated with someone who is kind, sympathetic, courteous, and caring? Agreeableness Conscientiousness Openness to experience Extraversion

Agreeableness

Jaime was interviewing for a cashier position at the local supermarket. As part of the hiring process, she was required to take a personality test in which she was asked, "If you received an extra $1.00 in change when you purchased groceries, would you keep it?" It would appear that Jaime has taken a(n) ______ test. Disguised purpose Situational strength Clear purpose Veiled purpose

Clear purpose

Which of the following characterize indulgent cultures? Leisure is valued. Strict social norms are followed. Freedom of speech is valued. More effort is invested in control and structure.

Leisure is valued. Freedom of speech is valued.

The dimensions of personality identified by psychologist Carl Jung are measured through use of the RIASEC Model. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Big Five taxonomy. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

If TFA wants its teachers to display creative strategies in the classroom, they will need to have openness to experience and cognitive ability. conscientiousness. adaptability. positive affect. extraversion.

cognitive ability

A society that has a strong group orientation and emphasizes the interdependence of people would be categorized as having a high degree of uncertainty avoidance. power distance. individualism. collectivism.

collectivism

A society that has a strong group orientation and emphasizes the interdependence of people would be categorized as having a high degree of individualism. collectivism. uncertainty avoidance. power distance.

collectivism.

In a work environment that demands constant learning, adaptability, and creativity in search for a new and better approach, what personality trait might actually be limiting TFA teachers by making them stick with "tried-and-true" strategies that they won't abandon? openness neuroticism differential exposure introversion conscientiousness

conscientiousness

People in the office can always count on Raquel to get the job done. She is methodical and detail-oriented, and her work is always completed on time. Which of the Big Five dimensions would this best illustrate? conscientiousness neuroticism extraversion agreeableness

conscientiousness

The Big Five personality dimension that is characterized by a person's attention to detail, thoroughness, organization, and self-discipline is referred to as openness to experience. extraversion. agreeableness. conscientiousness.

conscientiousness

TFA teachers must work long hours with new materials, persevering in difficult situations, thus displaying ________, known to predict ________. negative affect; neuroticism openness; organizational commitment conscientiousness; job performance positive affect; extraversion agreeableness; extraversion

conscientiousness; job performance

The shared values, beliefs, motives, identities, and interpretations that result from common experiences of members of a society and are transmitted across generations is referred to as ethnicity. culture. principles. philosophy.

culture

People who should not apply for TFA are those who do not believe they can cope with day-to-day stressors, an indicator of neuroticism that is called differential reactivity. neuroticism. intraversion. differential exposure. accomplishment striving.

differential reactivity.

An employee from a culture with a low degree of power distance tends to expect superiors to make most decisions with little or no input from employees. favor situations with structure and clearly established rules and procedures. expect consensus-oriented decision making within the organization. prefer a CEO as the leader.

expect consensus-oriented decision making within the organization.

Britni is an outgoing, high-energy person, and her friends describe her as the "life of the party." Which Big Five personality dimension would this describe? extraversion agreeableness neuroticism conscientiousness

extraversion

Agreeableness

helpful, kind, cooperative

TFA teachers are required to jump into new situations with flexibility and curiosity to learn quickly, thus appealing to people with high agreeableness. high conscientiousness. high openness. low agreeableness. low openness.

high openness

Openness

imaginative, curious, creative

People who value personal freedom and self-sufficiency and who prioritize watching out for their own well-being and that of their close family members can be described as having a long-term orientation. individualistic. collectivistic. feminine.

individualistic.

LaKesha's prospective employer required her to take a personality test in which she was asked, "Do you think it is stealing to take small items home from work?" and "Is it acceptable to switch price tags on merchandise in a store so you can purchase them at a lower cost?" What type of personality test has LaKesha most likely taken? veiled purpose future consequences scale integrity norm-referenced

integrity

Research has suggested that conscientiousness has a Blank______ effect on job performance. Multiple choice question. moderate negative weak negative moderately positive strong positive

moderately positive

Research has suggested that conscientiousness has a ______ effect on job performance. moderate negative strong positive moderately positive weak negative

moderately positive

Neuroticism

moody, insecure, emotional

Latika is someone who sees the glass as half-empty rather than half-full. She sees the problems instead of the opportunities and often seems to be cranky or unhappy. Which dispositional tendency does this describe? situational strength differential reactivity power distance negative affectivity

negative affectivity

Indira has always been a worrier and is frequently anxious or depressed. Which big five personality dimension would this best describe? neuroticism conscientiousness agreeableness extraversion

neuroticism

Research has indicated that conscientious employees have higher levels of which types of commitment? maintenance continuance normative affective

normative affective

A collection of traits make up an individual's motivation. aptitude. personality. perception.

personality.

Conscientiousness

reliable, organized, hardworking

Which cultural value corresponds to a society that tends to focus on establishing order and structure? individualism pragmatism restraint indulgence

restraint

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Blank______ people rely on objective, clear evidence. feeling judging sensing introversion.

sensing

Extraversion

sociable, assertive, talkative

The extent to which a culture can handle uncertainty and lack of clarity is referred to as power distance. short-term orientation. uncertainty avoidance. masculinity-femininity.

uncertainty avoidance

An employee who prefers a workplace where there are clearly defined rules, policies, and procedures that dictate how jobs are supposed to be done would likely have a high level of nurturing orientation. uncertainty avoidance. long-term orientation. individualism.

uncertainty avoidance.

The extent to which a culture can handle uncertainty and lack of clarity is referred to as masculinity-femininity. uncertainty avoidance. short-term orientation. power distance.

uncertainty avoidance.

During his interview, Jack was required to take a personality test in which he was asked a series of true-or-false questions, such as "I often act quickly without thinking things through" and "I usually plan things carefully ahead of time." It would appear that Jack took a(n) ______ test. veiled purpose atypical performance clear purpose integrity

veiled purpose

Which of the following types of personality tests does not reference dishonesty directly but assesses more general personality traits that are associated with dishonest acts? clear purpose tests norm-referenced test veiled purpose tests self-monitoring scale

veiled purpose tests

A circumstance in which two people meet for the first time is referred to as a(n) ______ situation. situational strength communion striving zero acquaintance uncertainty avoidance

zero acquaintance

______ are defined as recurring regularities or trends in people's responses to their environment. Perceptions Traits Tenets Drives

Traits

_______ can be described as the personality of a society.

Culture

______ refers to the degree that people tend to accept an unequal distribution of power within a society or organization. Uncertainty avoidance Power distance Collectivism Short-term orientation

Power distance

In the office Sandy is a friend to everyone and is always ready with a smile and encouraging words. She would likely be rated high on the Big Five personality dimension of openness to experience. neuroticism. agreeableness. conscientiousness.

agreeableness

The Big Five dimensions of personality are conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness to experience, extraversion, and _______.

agreeableness