Question 1

The capacity to foster collective abandonment of justified resentment, bitterness, and blame is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Trust
B)   Integrity
C)   Forgiveness
D)   Virtuousness
E)   FlourishingF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following is not a component of virtuous leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Focus on the greater good
B)   Forgiveness
C)   Trust
D)   Integrity
E)   EngagementF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The characteristic of PsyCap that consists of having confidence is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hope
B)   Efficacy
C)   Effectiveness
D)   Health
E)   ResilienceF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

One characteristic that would describe an organization without positive OB is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Single-minded focus on winning
B)   Humility
C)   Resilience
D)   Compassion
E)   Positive devianceF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Successful performance that dramatically exceeds the norm in a positive direction is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizational citizenship behavior
B)   Organizational commitment
C)   Social deviance
D)   Positive deviance
E)   Positive amplificationF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

John received a poor performance evaluation from his boss. On the weekend, he talks with his neighbor Faisal about his situation. Faisal asks him questions about his work and the evaluation, and as a result John develops a plan of action for improving his productivity. Faisal has provided:

Accepted Answer

A)   Instrumental support
B)   Informational support
C)   Esteem support
D)   Achievement support
E)   Social companionshipF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Barbara was watching the evening news and saw a story about people saving a horse that had fallen into an icy lake. She is likely to be experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)   Gratitude
B)   Awe
C)   Inspiration
D)   Pride
E)   HopeF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Mindfulness is awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define the terms "mindfulness" and "mindlessness." What are the benefits of being mindful? Give an example from your own life of a time when you have experienced each of these.

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Question 10

In the amplifying effect, positive practices escalate positive outcomes because of their association with positive emotions and social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake is known as empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a benefit of mindfulness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased intelligence
B)   More balanced emotions
C)   Personal effectiveness
D)   Increased physical effectiveness
E)   More effective communicationF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Prosocial behaviors are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Mindful acts of kindness
B)   Acts performed to build friendships
C)   Part of PsyCap
D)   Positive acts performed without expecting anything in return
E)   An essential part of corporate social responsibilityF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 14

When positive practices reduce the impact of negative events or stressors, a(n)  _________ effect has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)   Buffering
B)   Attentional
C)   Positivity
D)   Amplifying
E)   DeviantF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The focus of virtuous leadership is to help individuals, groups, and organizations to elevate, enrich, and flourish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The need to see one or more alternative paths to achieve a goal, even when faced with adversity, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Optimism
B)   Resilience
C)   Willpower
D)   Waypower
E)   EfficacyF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Eileen signed up for a photography class after having seen some spectacular wildlife art pictures done by a local artist. She is likely to be experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hope
B)   Joy
C)   Pride
D)   Interest
E)   GratitudeF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 18

One of the components of virtuous leadership is participativeness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mindfulness pertains to our inner world of thinking and feeling
B)   Mindfulness pertains to our outer worlds of other people and events
C)   Mindfulness requires less effort than letting our minds wander
D)   Mindfulness is about concentrating or focusing
E)   Mindfulness represents how much we are aware and attentive to what is going on around usF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

A shared belief in the importance of resolving conflict multilaterally through the inclusion of victims, offenders, and all other stakeholders is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Restorative justice
B)   Distributive justice
C)   Procedural justice
D)   Interactional justice
E)   Interpersonal justiceF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Exam 7: Positive Organizational Behavior

The need to see one or more alternative paths to achieve a goal, even when faced with adversity, is called:

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The state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake is known as empowerment.

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When positive practices reduce the impact of negative events or stressors, a(n) _________ effect has occurred.

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One of the components of virtuous leadership is participativeness.

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Which of the following is not a benefit of mindfulness?

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The focus of virtuous leadership is to help individuals, groups, and organizations to elevate, enrich, and flourish.

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One characteristic that would describe an organization without positive OB is:

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Which of the following statements about mindfulness is false?

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Prosocial behaviors are:

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John received a poor performance evaluation from his boss. On the weekend, he talks with his neighbor Faisal about his situation. Faisal asks him questions about his work and the evaluation, and as a result John develops a plan of action for improving his productivity. Faisal has provided:

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Define the terms "mindfulness" and "mindlessness." What are the benefits of being mindful? Give an example from your own life of a time when you have experienced each of these.

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In the amplifying effect, positive practices escalate positive outcomes because of their association with positive emotions and social capital.

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Eileen signed up for a photography class after having seen some spectacular wildlife art pictures done by a local artist. She is likely to be experiencing:

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Barbara was watching the evening news and saw a story about people saving a horse that had fallen into an icy lake. She is likely to be experiencing:

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Mindfulness is awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose.

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Which of the following is not a component of virtuous leadership?

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The capacity to foster collective abandonment of justified resentment, bitterness, and blame is known as:

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Successful performance that dramatically exceeds the norm in a positive direction is known as:

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The characteristic of PsyCap that consists of having confidence is:

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A shared belief in the importance of resolving conflict multilaterally through the inclusion of victims, offenders, and all other stakeholders is known as:

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