OTB Quiz 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of attitudes?

• Cognition

• Affect

• Behavior

• Motivation

If an employee believes they deserved a promotion but did not get it, which component of attitude does this represent?

• Cognition

• Affect

• Behavior

• Perception

According to research, does behavior always follow from attitudes?

• Yes, behavior is always aligned with attitudes

• No, attitudes influence behavior but do not guarantee it

• Behavior and attitudes are completely independent

• Attitudes only affect long-term behavior, not short-term actions

What is cognitive dissonance?

• A psychological state where behavior and attitudes match

• A form of emotional intelligence

• A discomfort felt when behavior and attitudes are inconsistent

• A type of social pressure affecting behavior

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce cognitive dissonance?

• Changing one's attitude

• Justifying behavior

• Ignoring the dissonance

• Altering future actions

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

• A manager rewards high performers in a company

• A person who dislikes U.S. cars suddenly praises them after receiving one as a gift

• An employee takes pride in their work and performs well

• A worker who dislikes their job continues working with full effort

What is a moderating variable in the attitude-behavior relationship?

• A variable that strengthens the relationship between attitudes and behavior

• A variable that weakens the relationship between attitudes and behavior

• A variable that directly influences attitudes

• A variable that directly influences behavior

Which moderating variable suggests that specific attitudes predict behavior better than general attitudes?

• Importance of Attitude

• Specificity of Attitude

• Social Pressures

• Direct Experience

What is job satisfaction?

• The level of job involvement an employee has

• The extent to which an employee enjoys or dislikes their job

• The degree of commitment to an organization

• The feeling of empowerment in a job

What does high job involvement indicate?

• An employee sees their job as an important part of their life

• An employee only works for monetary benefits

• An employee has no commitment to their work

• An employee works only to meet minimum requirements