Chapter 3 Post-Quiz

People who are impatient, competitive, ambitious, and uptight are said to have what personality type?

Type A

Sheryl is cooperative forgiving, and understanding. She has high _____.

agreeableness

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is most important for which of the following groups?

firefighters

Which sensory modality is LEST important to learning?

gustatory

Which strategy/strategies gives job candidates realistic information about what it would be like to work for a given firm?

hiring customers, realistic job previews, AND using employee referrals

What term refers to the manner in which individuals process and organize information during learning?

information processing capacity

Arthur appears to be poised, calm, resilient, and secure. He displays low _____.

neuroticism

Boris works as a receptionist. He's happy with his salary, he gets along well with his coworkers and his boss, there's no stress, and he can get all of his tasks done proficiently. however, he feels unfulfilled and hopes to get a different job soon. Which of the following does Boris lack?

person-vocation fit

What type of learners are most likely to enjoy making outlines of text and lecture material?

structured learners

Workplace bullying can include which of the following?

threats verbal abuse AND intimidation

_____ is NOT one of the seven universal emotions.

Confusion

_____ depend primarily on active experimentation and abstract conceptualization to learn.

Convergers

_____ refers to an individual's general strategy for dealing with other people and the degree to which they feel they can manipulate others in interpersonal situations.

Machiavellianism

Why might some people pursue multiple vocations during the course of their careers?

because they get bored with one vocation AND because they have diverse interests

Personality is a product of which of the following?

environment AND heredity