Self-Concept and Perception Quiz

What does the term "stereotyping" refer to in organizational behavior?

• The process of applying individual characteristics to oneself.

• Assigning traits to people based on their membership in a social category.

• The process of enhancing one’s own self-concept.

• Understanding and empathizing with people from different cultures.

Which of the following best describes "self-concept"?

• The set of beliefs and evaluations people hold about themselves.

• The way people perceive others in their environment.

• The influence of situational factors on behavior.

• The process of categorizing and organizing information.

The perceptual process begins with which of the following steps?

• Selective attention

• Perceptual grouping

• Interpretation

• Response

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs or traits is known as:

• Halo effect

• False-consensus effect

• Primacy effect

• Stereotyping

Which effect explains why first impressions are often lasting impressions?

• Halo effect

• Primacy effect

• Recency effect

• False-consensus effect

Which of the following best defines "self-fulfilling prophecy"?

• A belief that leads to its own fulfillment.

• A stereotype that persists despite evidence to the contrary.

• An impression formed based on a single characteristic.

• The belief that others share the same views as oneself.

The process of deciding whether an observed behavior is caused mainly by internal or external factors is called:

• Attribution

• Stereotyping

• Halo effect

• Self-concept

What is the "halo effect"?

• The tendency to let one positive trait influence the overall perception of a person.

• The tendency to stereotype people based on their appearance.

• The tendency to remember the most recent information.

• The tendency to see oneself more favorably than others.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four processes of self-concept?

• Self-enhancement

• Self-verification

• Self-esteem

• Self-evaluation

What are the three characteristics of self-concept often referred to as the "Three Cs"?

• Complexity, Consistency, Clarity

• Competence, Confidence, Clarity

• Complexity, Competence, Consistency

• Confidence, Clarity, Consistency