Question 1

Bounded rationality says we are likely to do all of the following,except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pick the alternative that maximizes value
B)  Evaluate each alternative as soon as we think of it
C)  Use distorted and inaccurate information during the evaluation process
D)  Satisfice
E)  Boil the problem down to something that is easily understoodF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Define social learning theory and explain the four steps of the modelling process.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory argues ...

Question 3

Which theory argues that people in organizations have the ability to learn through the observations of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social learning theory
B)  Decision making theory
C)  Bounded rationality theory
D)  Social identity theory
E)  Attribution theoryF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A salaried pay check is an example of _______ reinforcement schedule whereas piece-rate pay is an example of _______ reinforcement schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous;fixed interval
B)  fixed interval;fixed ratio
C)  variable ratio;variable interval
D)  variable interval;fixed ratio
E)  fixed ratio;continuousF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Susan always focuses on demonstrating her ability so that her co-workers think favourably of her.Susan can be said to have a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  projection bias
B)  availability bias
C)  performance-prove orientation
D)  self-serving bias
E)  performance-avoid orientationF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which of these is the simplest schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable ratio
B)  Variable interval
C)  Fixed ratio
D)  Continuous
E)  Fixed intervalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Variable interval schedule is the simplest schedule of reinforcement and happens when a specific consequence follows each and every occurrence of a desired behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Social identity theory holds that people identify themselves by the groups to which they belong and perceive and judge others by their group memberships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For experts who possess high levels of explicit and tacit knowledge,many decisions they face are:

Accepted Answer

A)  nonprogrammed decisions
B)  nonroutine decisions
C)  programmed decisions
D)  unstructured decisions
E)  surface decisionsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Positive reinforcement should necessarily be in the form of material rewards to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Learning has a weak positive effect on commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Perception is the process of selecting,organizing,storing,and retrieving information about the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At a World Issues Conference,all of the participants were asked to develop responses to two hypothetical case scenarios.People naturally split themselves up into teams based on their occupations.Which of the following helps to explain why the participants acted this way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-fulfilling prophecy
B)  Bandwagon effect
C)  Social identity theory
D)  Projection bias
E)  Needs theoryF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Employees learn which two basic types of knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal and written
B)  Explicit and tacit
C)  Internal and external
D)  Observed and expressed
E)  Individual and groupF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Throwing good money after bad captures which of these common decision making errors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Availability bias
B)  Confirmation bias
C)  Escalation of commitment
D)  Gambler's fallacy
E)  Halo effectF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The rational decision-making model assumes that people are very rarely perfectly rational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

BJ Radio pays all of its advertising sales representatives on a commission basis.Which of these reinforcement schedules is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous
B)  Fixed interval
C)  Variable ratio
D)  Variable interval
E)  Fixed ratioF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 18

The tendency for people to base their judgments on information that is easier to recall refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  availability bias
B)  bandwagon effect
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy
D)  projection bias
E)  stereotypeF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following happens when a specific consequence follows each and every occurrence of a desired behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed interval schedule
B)  Variable ratio schedule
C)  Fixed ratio schedule
D)  Variable interval schedule
E)  Continuous reinforcement scheduleF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which contingency of reinforcement does Christine use to get students to participate in class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heuristics
B)  Negative reinforcement
C)  Punishment
D)  Extinction
E)  Positive reinforcementF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 9: Learning and Decision Making

BJ Radio pays all of its advertising sales representatives on a commission basis.Which of these reinforcement schedules is used?

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At a World Issues Conference,all of the participants were asked to develop responses to two hypothetical case scenarios.People naturally split themselves up into teams based on their occupations.Which of the following helps to explain why the participants acted this way?

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For experts who possess high levels of explicit and tacit knowledge,many decisions they face are:

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Which of the following happens when a specific consequence follows each and every occurrence of a desired behaviour?

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Which of these is the simplest schedule of reinforcement?

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Susan always focuses on demonstrating her ability so that her co-workers think favourably of her.Susan can be said to have a(n) :

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Throwing good money after bad captures which of these common decision making errors?

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Bounded rationality says we are likely to do all of the following,except?

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Which contingency of reinforcement does Christine use to get students to participate in class?

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Perception is the process of selecting,organizing,storing,and retrieving information about the environment.

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The rational decision-making model assumes that people are very rarely perfectly rational.

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The tendency for people to base their judgments on information that is easier to recall refers to the

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Which theory argues that people in organizations have the ability to learn through the observations of others?

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A salaried pay check is an example of _______ reinforcement schedule whereas piece-rate pay is an example of _______ reinforcement schedule.

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Positive reinforcement should necessarily be in the form of material rewards to be effective.

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Employees learn which two basic types of knowledge?

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Social identity theory holds that people identify themselves by the groups to which they belong and perceive and judge others by their group memberships.

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Learning has a weak positive effect on commitment.

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Define social learning theory and explain the four steps of the modelling process.

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Variable interval schedule is the simplest schedule of reinforcement and happens when a specific consequence follows each and every occurrence of a desired behaviour.

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