Psychology Questions

As compared to high self-monitors, low self-monitors ________.A) tend to be more adaptable to external situationsB) pay closer attention to the behavior of othersC) have low consistency between personalities and actionsD) are less likely to emerge as leadersE) show less commitment to their organizations

Individuals low in self-monitoring ________.A) tend to display their true dispositions and attitudes in every situationB) are pragmatic, maintain emotional distance, and believe ends can justify meansC) have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive admiration, and are arrogantD) are easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliableE) tend to dislike themselves and view themselves as powerless over their environment

Which of the following is true about narcissists?A) They go out of their way to be helpful to colleagues.B) They have an inferiority complex about themselves.C) They are more likely to emerge as leaders.D) They do not require admiration or importance of people.E) They are meek, timid, and shy in nature.

Which of the following statements is true about people with positive core self-evaluations?A) They are committed to their goals and set ambitious goals.B) They view themselves as powerless over their environment.C) They tend to question their capabilities and capacities.D) They lack persistence to achieve goals.E) They tend to be disliked by superiors and co-workers.

With reference to the Big Five Model, which of the following is a difference between highly agreeable and less agreeable people?A) Highly agreeable people tend to do better in interpersonally oriented jobs than less agreeable people.B) Highly agreeable people are less compliant and less rule abiding than less agreeable people.C) Highly agreeable people tend to be less satisfied in their jobs than less agreeable people.D) Highly agreeable people engage in less organization citizenship behavior than less agreeable people.E) Highly agreeable people have more tendency to engage in organizational deviance than less agreeable people.

Individuals scoring ________ have a strong ability to adjust their behavior to external, situational factors and can behave differently in different situations.A) low on opennessB) high on narcissismC) low on agreeablenessD) high on self-monitoringE) low on conscientiousness

Which of the following personality traits indicates the degree to which a person is unemotional and pragmatic and believes that ends can justify means?A) extraversionB) MachiavellianismC) agreeablenessD) self-concordanceE) narcissism

During an annual review, Michel Godfrey made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and something no one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has not won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that I do not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following personality traits best describes Michel's personality?A) minimalismB) monasticismC) stoicismD) narcissismE) Machiavellianism

Which of the following differentiates introverts from extraverts?A) Introverts tend to be happier in their jobs in comparison to extraverts.B) Introverts express feelings more freely compared to extraverts.C) Introverts experience more positive emotions than extraverts.D) Introverts are generally more assertive than extraverts.E) Introverts are less impulsive than extraverts.

John Hardley recently joined as marketing director of H2O, a water sports gear company. Though in the last five years the company has had a drastic dip in sales, ever since Hardley has joined he has turned the figures around. In addition to revamping the look of the brand, he has initiated several marketing campaigns through broadcast media to increase customer base for the company. Over the past 6 months, Hardley has managed to get the company to an all-time high peak of sales. Which of the following statements best describes Hardley?A) Hardley is a low self-monitor.B) Hardley is a narcissist.C) Hardley scores high in Machiavellianism.D) Hardley has a proactive personality.E) Hardley is a low risk-taking person.

According to the Big Five model, a person who scores ________ is easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable.A) low on emotional stabilityB) low on openness to experienceC) high on agreeablenessD) high on extraversionE) low on conscientiousness

People scoring high on the ________ dimension of the Big Five model are more likely to be absent from work and engage in risky behavior than those who score low.A) agreeablenessB) conscientiousnessC) opennessD) extraversionE) emotional stability

Which of the following is most likely to be a drawback of highly conscientious people according to the Big Five model?A) They engage in numerous risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking.B) They tend to indulge in irresponsible behavior and be disorganized.C) They do not adapt well to changing contexts.D) They focus on learning instead of performing a job efficiently.E) They excessively emphasize being creative.

Which of the following dimensions of the Big Five model indicates a person's ability to withstand stress?A) emotional stabilityB) extraversionC) openness to experienceD) agreeablenessE) conscientiousness

Those with a ________ personality identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs, compared to others who passively react to situations.A) high self-monitoringB) proactiveC) high MachD) type AE) narcissist

Marina Lyon works as a reservation executive at a travel and tourism company. Though her job requires her only to efficiently book flight tickets for customers, she has also opted to undergo training to learn the process of hotel reservations. In addition, every evening she reads travelogues to be aware of upcoming travel destinations and trends. She loves the industry she works in and is eager to learn as much as she can. Considering the information given in this case, which dimension of the Big Five model best describes Lyon's personality?A) extraversionB) agreeablenessC) conscientiousnessD) openness to experienceE) emotional stability

According to the Big Five model, the ________ dimension addresses a range of interests and fascination with novelty.A) emotional stabilityB) extraversionC) openness to experienceD) agreeablenessE) conscientiousness

________ refers to bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person.A) Core self-evaluationB) AuthoritarianismC) Self-monitoringD) MachiavellianismE) Agreeableness

Elaine Chamberlain works as a research executive at an environmental organization. Though her colleagues are helpful and friendly, because of her shy nature, she often eats her lunch at her desk and has limited interactions with them. She is glad that her nature of work does not require her to interact with her co-workers to a high extent. Which of the following types is Chamberlain most likely to be characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?A) socialB) introvertedC) exhibitionistD) gregariousE) extraverted

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, introverted-intuitive-thinking-judging type of people are ________.A) visionariesB) organizersC) conceptualizersD) executorsE) methodists