Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. A student who blames his failing test grade on unclear lectures and a poorly worded exam rather than his limited effort likely has a self-serving bias. 
2. The self-fulfilling prophecy describes the phenomenon in which people's expectations of themselves or others lead them to behave in ways that make those expectations come true. 
3. One of the ways to create a Pygmalion effect is to encourage employees to visualize the successful execution of tasks. 
4. Job commitment is defined as an individual's involvement, satisfaction, and enthusiasm for work. 

Answer 1

1. TRUE
In the self-serving bias, people tend to take more personal responsibility for success than for failure. The way students typically analyze their performance on exams shows self-serving bias, with students earning As likely to attribute their grade to high ability or hard work and students earning Ds blaming factors such as bad luck, unclear lectures, and unfair testing.
2. TRUE
The self-fulfilling prophecy, also known as the Pygmalion effect, describes the phenomenon in which people's expectations of themselves or others lead them to behave in ways that make those expectations come true.
3. TRUE
Positive self-expectations are the foundation for creating an organizationwide Pygmalion effect, and managers can create positive performance expectations in a variety of ways, including encouraging employees to visualize the successful execution of tasks.
4. FALSE
Employee engagement is defined as an individual's involvement, satisfaction, and enthusiasm for work. Engaged employees are expected to have feelings of urgency, intensity, and enthusiasm, as well as focus, which make them more committed to their employer and to put more effort into their jobs.