1Which of the following equations best represents Kurt Lewin's field theory of individual behaviour?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Kurt Lewin proposed that behaviour () is a function () of the Person () and their Environment (). This implies that individual behaviour is determined by the interaction between individual characteristics and external environmental factors.
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2In the context of Foundations of Individual Behaviour, which of the following is considered a biographical characteristic?
A.Motivation
B.Marital Status
C.Perception
D.Personality
Correct Answer: Marital Status
Explanation:
Biographical characteristics are personal characteristics such as age, gender, race, and marital status that are objective and easily obtained from personnel records. Personality, motivation, and perception are psychological characteristics.
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3Which model of individual behaviour suggests that humans are primarily motivated by economic incentives and will do whatever is necessary to maximize their financial gain?
A.Rational Economic Man Model
B.Self-Actualizing Man Model
C.Complex Man Model
D.Social Man Model
Correct Answer: Rational Economic Man Model
Explanation:
The Rational Economic Man model assumes that individuals are rational and primarily motivated by money and economic self-interest.
The S-O-B-C model incorporates the human element (Organism) into the traditional S-R (Stimulus-Response) model, acknowledging that the organism's cognitive processes mediate the response to a stimulus.
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5Which of the following is the correct definition of Perception?
A.The process by which individuals select, organize, and interpret sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.
B.The biological process of transmitting nerve impulses to the brain.
C.A permanent change in behaviour resulting from experience.
D.The passive receipt of information from the environment.
Correct Answer: The process by which individuals select, organize, and interpret sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.
Explanation:
Perception is a cognitive process that goes beyond simple sensation. It involves selecting specific stimuli, organizing them into a coherent picture, and interpreting them to assign meaning.
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6In the perceptual process, which stage immediately follows the reception of stimuli?
A.Selection
B.Response
C.Organization
D.Interpretation
Correct Answer: Selection
Explanation:
After stimuli are received by the senses, the perceptual process involves Selection (filtering out irrelevant stimuli), followed by Organization and then Interpretation.
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7Which external factor of perception suggests that a loud noise is more likely to be noticed than a quiet one?
A.Intensity
B.Contrast
C.Repetition
D.Novelty
Correct Answer: Intensity
Explanation:
Intensity refers to the strength of a stimulus. Louder sounds, brighter lights, and stronger smells are more likely to attract attention than less intense stimuli.
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8The tendency to group stimuli that are physically close to each other is known as the principle of:
A.Similarity
B.Closure
C.Proximity
D.Continuity
Correct Answer: Proximity
Explanation:
The Gestalt principle of Proximity states that objects or shapes that are close to one another appear to form groups.
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9When an individual fills in missing information to create a complete picture, they are utilizing the perceptual principle of:
A.Figure-Ground
B.Similarity
C.Simplification
D.Closure
Correct Answer: Closure
Explanation:
Closure is the tendency to perceive a complete or whole figure even when there are gaps in the sensory information.
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10According to Attribution Theory, which three factors determine whether we attribute behaviour to internal or external causes?
Kelley's Attribution Theory posits that we evaluate behaviour based on Distinctiveness (is this behaviour unusual for this person?), Consensus (do others behave the same way?), and Consistency (does this person always behave this way?).
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11If an employee arrives late to work, and all other employees who took the same route also arrived late, this situation shows high:
A.Consistency
B.Consensus
C.Bias
D.Distinctiveness
Correct Answer: Consensus
Explanation:
High Consensus exists when everyone who faces a similar situation responds in the same way. If everyone taking the route is late, the cause is likely external (traffic).
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12The Fundamental Attribution Error is the tendency to:
A.Underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when judging others.
B.Attribute one's own success to internal factors.
C.Judge someone on the basis of one's perception of the group to which that person belongs.
D.Draw a general impression about an individual based on a single characteristic.
Correct Answer: Underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when judging others.
Explanation:
The Fundamental Attribution Error occurs when we judge others' failures as being their fault (internal) rather than considering the situation (external).
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13Which perceptual bias is essentially the tendency to attribute one's own successes to internal factors and put the blame for failures on external factors?
A.Self-Serving Bias
B.Contrast Effect
C.Stereotyping
D.Halo Effect
Correct Answer: Self-Serving Bias
Explanation:
The Self-Serving Bias protects an individual's self-esteem by crediting success to ability/effort and blaming failure on bad luck or difficult colleagues.
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14The Halo Effect occurs when:
A.We project our own characteristics onto others.
B.We allow a single trait (e.g., appearance or intelligence) to influence our overall impression of a person.
C.Recent events influence our perception more than past events.
D.We judge someone based on the group they belong to.
Correct Answer: We allow a single trait (e.g., appearance or intelligence) to influence our overall impression of a person.
Explanation:
The Halo Effect is drawing a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such that one positive trait 'shines' over other traits.
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15"All accountants are boring." This statement is an example of:
A.Stereotyping
B.Halo Effect
C.Projection
D.Selective Perception
Correct Answer: Stereotyping
Explanation:
Stereotyping is judging someone on the basis of one's perception of the group to which that person belongs, ignoring individual differences.
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16Which definition best describes Learning in an organizational behaviour context?
A.Any relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of experience.
B.The biological maturation of an individual.
C.A temporary change in behaviour due to fatigue.
D.The acquisition of knowledge through formal education only.
Correct Answer: Any relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a result of experience.
Explanation:
Psychologists define learning as a relatively permanent change in behaviour or behaviour potential resulting from direct or indirect experience.
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17Who is the primary proponent of Classical Conditioning?
A.Sigmund Freud
B.Albert Bandura
C.B.F. Skinner
D.Ivan Pavlov
Correct Answer: Ivan Pavlov
Explanation:
Ivan Pavlov conducted the famous experiments with dogs that established the principles of Classical Conditioning.
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18In Pavlov's experiment, the food was the ____ and the salivation in response to food was the ____.
Food naturally causes salivation without learning; therefore, food is the Unconditioned Stimulus and the natural salivation is the Unconditioned Response.
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19Operant Conditioning argues that behaviour is a function of its:
A.Consequences
B.Unconscious desires
C.Biological roots
D.Antecedents
Correct Answer: Consequences
Explanation:
Proposed by B.F. Skinner, Operant Conditioning suggests that behaviour is learned and maintained by its consequences (rewards or punishments).
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20Which of the following is an example of Negative Reinforcement?
A.Removing a nagging supervisor's supervision once an employee starts performing well.
B.Suspending an employee for lateness.
C.Giving a bonus for good work.
D.Ignoring a disruptive behaviour until it stops.
Correct Answer: Removing a nagging supervisor's supervision once an employee starts performing well.
Explanation:
Negative Reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus (nagging) to increase the likelihood of a desired behaviour (performing well).
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21Which theory of learning emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling the behaviours of others?
A.Operant Conditioning
B.Classical Conditioning
C.Trial and Error Learning
D.Social Learning Theory
Correct Answer: Social Learning Theory
Explanation:
Social Learning Theory (by Albert Bandura) states that we can learn through both observation and direct experience.
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22According to Social Learning Theory, the process of remembering the modeled behaviour is called:
A.Reinforcement process
B.Motor reproduction process
C.Retention process
D.Attentional process
Correct Answer: Retention process
Explanation:
Retention refers to the ability to remember the action observed so it can be recalled and performed later.
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23What is the key difference between Extinction and Punishment?
A.Extinction involves ignoring a behaviour to eliminate it; Punishment involves applying a negative consequence.
B.Extinction applies a negative consequence; Punishment removes a positive one.
C.There is no difference.
D.Punishment increases behaviour; Extinction decreases it.
Correct Answer: Extinction involves ignoring a behaviour to eliminate it; Punishment involves applying a negative consequence.
Explanation:
Extinction aims to eliminate a behaviour by withholding the reinforcement that maintains it (ignoring it), while punishment actively applies a negative consequence to stop it.
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24Which schedule of reinforcement generates the highest rate of response and is most resistant to extinction (e.g., slot machines)?
A.Fixed Interval
B.Variable Ratio
C.Fixed Ratio
D.Variable Interval
Correct Answer: Variable Ratio
Explanation:
A Variable Ratio schedule rewards behaviour after a varying number of responses. Because the reward is unpredictable, it yields a very high response rate and is hard to extinguish.
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25The concept of Self-Efficacy in Social Learning Theory refers to:
A.The external support an individual receives.
B.The actual skill level of an individual.
C.The self-esteem of an individual.
D.An individual's belief that they can successfully perform a task.
Correct Answer: An individual's belief that they can successfully perform a task.
Explanation:
Self-efficacy is the internal belief in one's own capability to execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.
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26In the context of the MARS model of individual behaviour, what does the 'R' stand for?
A.Reward
B.Response
C.Role Perceptions
D.Reinforcement
Correct Answer: Role Perceptions
Explanation:
The MARS model consists of Motivation, Ability, Role Perceptions, and Situational Factors.
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27Which of the following creates a 'Contrast Effect' in perception?
A.Evaluating a person immediately after someone who performed very poorly.
B.Evaluating a person based on their hometown.
C.Evaluating a person in isolation.
D.Evaluating a person based on their age.
Correct Answer: Evaluating a person immediately after someone who performed very poorly.
Explanation:
The Contrast Effect states that our reaction to a person is influenced by other persons we have recently encountered. An average candidate looks great if the previous one was terrible.
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28Shaping behaviour involves:
A.Systematically reinforcing each successive step that moves an individual closer to the desired response.
B.Reinforcing only the final perfect behaviour.
C.Punishing all incorrect behaviours immediately.
D.Using classical conditioning only.
Correct Answer: Systematically reinforcing each successive step that moves an individual closer to the desired response.
Explanation:
Shaping is an operant conditioning tool used to mold behaviour by reinforcing approximations of the desired behaviour until the target behaviour is achieved.
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29Thorndike's Law of Effect states that:
A.People attribute behaviour to internal causes.
B.Learning cannot occur without observation.
C.Behaviour followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated.
D.Stimuli are organized by proximity.
Correct Answer: Behaviour followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated.
Explanation:
The Law of Effect is the foundation of operant conditioning, stating that behaviour that produces a satisfying effect in a particular situation becomes more likely to occur again.
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30Which component of an attitude reflects the feelings or emotional segment?
A.Affective component
B.Cognitive component
C.Social component
D.Behavioral component
Correct Answer: Affective component
Explanation:
The Affective component of an attitude refers to the emotional or feeling segment (e.g., 'I dislike this supervisor').
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31The Pygmalion Effect creates a connection between learning/performance and:
A.Genetics
B.Pay scales
C.Expectations
D.Punishment
Correct Answer: Expectations
Explanation:
The Pygmalion Effect (or self-fulfilling prophecy) describes how one person’s expectations for another person’s behaviour can become a reality.
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32A monthly paycheck is an example of which reinforcement schedule?
A.Fixed Ratio
B.Variable Ratio
C.Fixed Interval
D.Variable Interval
Correct Answer: Fixed Interval
Explanation:
A Fixed Interval schedule provides rewards after a uniform time period has elapsed (e.g., every month).
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33Which of the following is NOT a step in the Social Learning modeling process?
A.Extinction
B.Retention
C.Attention
D.Motor Reproduction
Correct Answer: Extinction
Explanation:
The four processes of Social Learning are Attention, Retention, Motor Reproduction, and Reinforcement. Extinction is a concept from Operant Conditioning.
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34In perceptual organization, the Figure-Ground relationship refers to:
A.The tendency to perceive objects as standing out against their background.
B.The tendency to close gaps in figures.
C.The tendency to group similar objects.
D.The tendency to judge distance.
Correct Answer: The tendency to perceive objects as standing out against their background.
Explanation:
Figure-Ground is the perceptual tendency to organize stimuli into figures (objects that stand out) and ground (the background).
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35Which model of individual behaviour is often associated with Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A.Rational Economic Man
B.Biological Man
C.Self-Actualizing Man
D.Social Man
Correct Answer: Self-Actualizing Man
Explanation:
The Self-Actualizing Man model assumes individuals are motivated by the need to fulfill their potential and achieve self-actualization, aligning with Maslow's theory.
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36The cognitive process by which an individual selects a particular stimulus from the environment while ignoring others is called:
A.Cognitive dissonance
B.Attribution
C.Selective attention
D.Perceptual grouping
Correct Answer: Selective attention
Explanation:
Selective attention is the process of focusing on a specific aspect of experience while ignoring others.
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37If a manager attributes an employee's poor performance to a lack of effort rather than a broken machine, the manager is making a(n) ____ attribution.
A.External
B.Internal
C.Unstable
D.Situational
Correct Answer: Internal
Explanation:
Internal attributions ascribe the cause of behaviour to personal factors (like effort or ability), whereas external attributions ascribe them to environmental factors (like machinery).
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38What is the primary focus of OB Mod (Organizational Behaviour Modification)?
A.Hiring employees with better personalities.
B.Changing employee attitudes through counseling.
C.Changing the organizational structure.
D.Applying reinforcement theory to individuals in the work setting.
Correct Answer: Applying reinforcement theory to individuals in the work setting.
Explanation:
OB Mod represents the application of reinforcement concepts (Operant Conditioning) to individuals in the work setting to improve performance.
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39Which of the following is a characteristic of Continuous Reinforcement?
A.It leads to slow learning.
B.It reinforces behaviour at random intervals.
C.It reinforces the desired behaviour every time it occurs.
D.It is very resistant to extinction.
Correct Answer: It reinforces the desired behaviour every time it occurs.
Explanation:
Continuous reinforcement means that a reward is provided following every occurrence of the desired behaviour. It leads to fast learning but fast extinction.
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40Projection is a perceptual bias where:
A.One projects future outcomes based on past data.
B.One sees their own traits in other people.
C.One creates a physical projection of data.
D.One assumes everyone hates them.
Correct Answer: One sees their own traits in other people.
Explanation:
Projection is the tendency to attribute one's own characteristics, feelings, or motives to others.
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41Learned Helplessness suggests that:
A.Helplessness is a genetic trait.
B.People are born helpless.
C.Helping others is a learned behaviour.
D.People learn to be helpless when they perceive they have no control over the outcome of a situation.
Correct Answer: People learn to be helpless when they perceive they have no control over the outcome of a situation.
Explanation:
Learned Helplessness occurs when an individual experiences repeated failure or lack of control and eventually stops trying, even when success is possible.
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42In the context of feedback and learning, Knowledge of Results (KR):
A.Decreases motivation.
B.Only works for classical conditioning.
C.Provides essential feedback that facilitates learning and improvement.
D.Is unnecessary for skilled workers.
Correct Answer: Provides essential feedback that facilitates learning and improvement.
Explanation:
Feedback, or Knowledge of Results, is crucial in the learning process as it allows individuals to correct errors and reinforces correct behaviours.
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43Which internal factor influences perception?
A.Motion
B.Contrast
C.Size
D.Personality
Correct Answer: Personality
Explanation:
Personality, motivation, and experience are internal factors (residing within the perceiver). Motion, size, and contrast are external attributes of the target/stimulus.
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44The Recency Effect in perception refers to:
A.Remembering the first item in a list best.
B.The ability to recall childhood memories.
C.The most recently presented information having the strongest influence on perception.
D.Ignoring recent information in favor of historical data.
Correct Answer: The most recently presented information having the strongest influence on perception.
Explanation:
The Recency Effect is the tendency for the most recent information or impressions to dominate our perception of others.
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45Cognitive Learning Theory differs from Behaviourism (S-R) because it emphasizes:
A.Environmental determinism.
B.Internal mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving.
C.Biological reflexes.
D.Only observable behaviour.
Correct Answer: Internal mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving.
Explanation:
Cognitive learning theory focuses on the internal mental activities (the 'black box') that occur between the stimulus and the response.
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46Which of the following best describes the Social Man model?
A.People are irrational and unpredictable.
B.People work to satisfy biological needs.
C.Social relationships and peer pressure are more important than physical working conditions or money.
D.People are self-motivated and self-controlled.
Correct Answer: Social relationships and peer pressure are more important than physical working conditions or money.
Explanation:
Stemming from the Hawthorne Studies, the Social Man model posits that social needs and group norms are the primary drivers of behaviour at work.
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47If a student studies hard to avoid failing a course (an unpleasant outcome), this is an example of:
A.Extinction
B.Punishment
C.Positive Reinforcement
D.Negative Reinforcement
Correct Answer: Negative Reinforcement
Explanation:
The student is acting to avoid/remove a negative consequence (failing). This strengthens the behaviour of studying, making it Negative Reinforcement.
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48In Attribution Theory, if a person performs a specific behaviour only in a specific situation and not in others, Distinctiveness is considered:
A.Low
B.Irrelevant
C.Neutral
D.High
Correct Answer: High
Explanation:
High distinctiveness means the behaviour is unusual and specific to that one situation. This usually leads to an external attribution.
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49The perceptual process of Stereotyping is essentially a method of:
A.Simplification
B.Data expansion
C.Randomization
D.Detailed analysis
Correct Answer: Simplification
Explanation:
Stereotyping allows the brain to process information quickly by categorizing people, effectively simplifying the complex data of the social world (though often inaccurately).
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50According to the Iceberg Model of individual behaviour, which of the following is visible "above the water"?
A.Actions/Behaviour
B.Self-concept
C.Values
D.Attitudes
Correct Answer: Actions/Behaviour
Explanation:
In the Iceberg Model, observable behaviour and actions are above the surface, while values, attitudes, beliefs, and motives are hidden below the surface.