A moderate is:

A. A variable that affects the direction or strength of the association between two other variables
B. An objective element in the stressor- strain relationship that starts the stress reaction in individual
C. A method by which an individual can consciously halt the stressor- strain reaction
D. An element that recognizes the relationship between two variables and serves to magnify the strength of the variables

Managers, across all cultures, tend to employ all of the following motivational practices except:

A. Quality improvement interventions
B. Differential distributions of rewards
C. Setting goals and making decisions for employees
D. Design and redesign of jobs and organizations

Motivation, stress leadership, and teamwork are addressed by:

A. Personal psychology
B. Industrial psychology
C. Human engineering
D. Organizational psychology

Which of the following is one of the three major concentrations of I-O psychology?

A. Personal psychology
B. Industrial technology
C. Human engineering
D. Organizational psychology

John, in a meeting with his boss, was elated to hear the president of the company was impressed with his contribution. However, when he left the meeting and was sitting in his office, john began to experience feelings of anger. What theory would most support john’s circumstances?

A. Nice- factor theory
B. Face satisfaction theory
C. Dissatisfaction theory
D. Opponent process theory

All of the following are circumstances of today’s workplace that seem to require adaptive performance except:

A. Reliance on the status quo
B. Globalization
C. Changing technologies
D. Corporate restricting

Motivation concerns the conditions responsible for variations in intensity, quality, and_______of ongoing behavior.

A. Amplitude
B. Satisfaction
C. Direction
D. Learning

According to research, which of the following individuals would be least likely to engage in workplace violence?

A. A male who has a history of violence
B. An individual with high self- esteem who received negative feedback recently
C. A person who has a history of conflicts with co- workers
D. A female who recently received increased job responsibilities

When individuals from different geographic locations work together, it is known as:

A. Telecommuting
B. Virtual teams
C. Digitization
D. Welfare- to- work

Josh works at Lunar Company and his just been assigned to a very important project that will require a great deal of time and dedication. He has also just been elected president of the parent association at his daughter’s school josh doesn’t know how he will be able to handle them both. What might this be an example of?

A. Role conflict
B. Role ambiguity
C. Job overload
D. Job ambiguity