Three of the following reflect common differences in personality. Which difference does not really reflect a difference in personality as psychologists use the term?
a. Some students are more conscientious than others about doing their homework.
b. Some students learn classroom subject matter more quickly and easily than others.
c. Some students get more anxious than others in new and unfamiliar situations.
d. In interactions with classmates, some students tend to be kinder and more generous than other students are.
B
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If all participants in a given sample have an equal and independent chance of being selected for a study it is said that the sample has been selected
a. randomly. b. systematically. c. biasedly. d. conveniently.
Which of the following best represents a school as an open system?
a. In defining the school's mission and vision, the administration and faculty work closely together to identify the school's values and beliefs. b. In preparation for next year, the teachers look carefully at the achievement test scores to determine intervention strategies. c. The principal elicits the help of the school advisory committee that includes parents, teachers and community members to establish procedures for distributing school improvement funds. d. The superintendent and the principal work together to identify a new leadership team of assistant principals to improve the school's functioning. e. All of the above are examples of open systems.
Which of the following scenarios would lead to a group consensus decision-making style according to Vroom and Yetton's taxonomy? Select all that apply
a. Acceptance of a decision by subordinates is not critical; subordinates do not share the organizational goals. b. Acceptance by subordinates is critical; subordinates do not share the same goals. c. The problem is structured; the leader is reasonably certain the followers would accept his or her decision. d. The problem is structured; conflict is likely among followers for preferred solutions. e. Acceptance by subordinates is critical; the leader is not certain if they would accept his or her decision.
Which of the following is not an example of creative processing through play?
a. building with blocks by stacking or fitting them together b. working a puzzle to make a complete picture c. playing with empty boxes d. pretending to serve lunch to baby dolls using pretend food