Question 1

Why do we make judgements about people?

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A)  we tend to stereotype
B)  we make assumptions about their internal state
C)  as a result of justice theories
D)  we engage in organisational behaviourE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Explain how perception is related to the decision making process.

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Decision making occurs as a reaction to ...

Question 3

In attribution theory,"distinctiveness" refers to whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define the term "escalation of commitment".

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A bias that creeps into decisions is a t...

Question 5

Jackson continues to put money into car repairs even though he knows the car is a "lemon".This is an example of the availability bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Interviewers can make perceptual judgments that are often inaccurate during an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the following steps in rational decision making,which step would come first?

Accepted Answer

A)  allocate weights to criteria
B)  develop alternatives
C)  identify decision criteria
D)  evaluate alternativesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Intuitive decision making is a conscious process created out of experience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Perception refers to the way we organise and interpret the world around us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Asians are less likely to commit the fundamental attribution error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision making by Japanese managers is much more group-oriented than in Australia.
B)  Cultures differ in the importance they put on rationality.
C)  There exist global ethical standards.
D)  Criteria defining right and wrong are much clearer in Western countries than in Asia.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The fact that 'Choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years' illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Perception varies by culture.Which of the following is a FALSE statement on this issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians are more likely to commit fundamental attribution error.
B)  Asians appear to focus more on the context and environment that the person.
C)  Culture affects what we remember.
D)  None of the above.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Personality does not influence our decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In attribution theory,"consensus" refers to whether an individual responds the same way over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Another name for the self-serving bias is the Pygmalion effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It has been well documented that individuals escalate commitment to a failing course of action when they view themselves as responsible for the failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The determination of whether an individual's behaviour is externally or internally caused depends on all of the following factors except:

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency
B)  consensus
C)  perception
D)  distinctivenessE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Individuals can be involved in the same situation but perceive that situation very differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The teacher was told that her students have been selected for her class because they are the most intelligent in their grade.She finds that these students consistently perform above average work.This may be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

Define the term "escalation of commitment".

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In the following steps in rational decision making,which step would come first?

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Perception varies by culture.Which of the following is a FALSE statement on this issue?

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In attribution theory,"consensus" refers to whether an individual responds the same way over time.

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The teacher was told that her students have been selected for her class because they are the most intelligent in their grade.She finds that these students consistently perform above average work.This may be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Intuitive decision making is a conscious process created out of experience.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Explain how perception is related to the decision making process.

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Personality does not influence our decisions.

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Why do we make judgements about people?

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Individuals can be involved in the same situation but perceive that situation very differently.

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Another name for the self-serving bias is the Pygmalion effect.

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Perception refers to the way we organise and interpret the world around us.

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The determination of whether an individual's behaviour is externally or internally caused depends on all of the following factors except:

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Interviewers can make perceptual judgments that are often inaccurate during an employment interview.

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It has been well documented that individuals escalate commitment to a failing course of action when they view themselves as responsible for the failure.

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Jackson continues to put money into car repairs even though he knows the car is a "lemon".This is an example of the availability bias.

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Asians are less likely to commit the fundamental attribution error.

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In attribution theory,"distinctiveness" refers to whether an individual displays different behaviours in different situations.

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The fact that 'Choices made today are largely a result of choices made over the years' illustrates the role of historical precedents in decision making.

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