Test Bank For Human Relations Interpersonal Job-Oriented Skills 12th Edition DuBrin
Human Relations: Interpersonal Job-Oriented Skills, 12e (DuBrin)
Chapter 3 Developing Self-Esteem and Related Skills
3.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Jody says, “I feel great about myself, and I feel that I am wonderful.” She is expressing her
A) self-monitoring.
B) self-doubts.
C) self-esteem.
D) self-concept.
Answer: C
LO: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
2) Self-esteem tends to develop
A) while we are in the womb.
B) based on our interactions with people, events, and things.
C) during deep sleep.
D) mostly during adolescence.
Answer: B
LO: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
3) Gus has low self-esteem. As a child he was probably
A) expected to be perfect all the time.
B) praised frequently.
C) given a lot of attention and hugs.
D) a high performer in school and sports.
Answer: A
LO: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
4) Priscilla wants to raise her self-esteem. A good formula for her would be to
A) look in the mirror every day and say, “Priscilla, you are fabulous.”
B) look in the mirror every day and say, “Priscilla, you need to improve.”
C) attain genuine accomplishments, then receive recognition for them.
D) attend a retreat where everybody hugs everybody else.
Answer: C
LO: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
5) Jennifer has high self-esteem. When her human relations professor tells her that she needs major improvement in her presentation skills, Jennifer is likely to
A) drop the course.
B) ask for advice about improving her presentation skills.
C) demand concrete evidence about her deficiencies.
D) complain to the department head.
Answer: B
LO: 1
AACSB: Interpersonal relations and teamwork
6) When a large number of workers in the same organization have high self-esteem, the company is likely to
A) lose out because too many employees waste time complimenting each other.
B) invest too much money in employee benefits such as long vacations.
C) prosper because so many of the workers function well.
D) suffer because so many of the employees are self-centered.
Answer: C
LO: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
7) Lily has developed extremely high self-esteem, therefore running the risk of
A) hating herself.
B) becoming narcissistic.
C) hating her body image.
D) decreasing her cognitive skills.
Answer: B
LO: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
8) Bryce has very low self-esteem. As a negative consequence he is likely to
A) work extra-long hours to get ahead.
B) only date women who are narcissistic.
C) envy too many people he knows personally or reads about.
D) think too highly of his own capabilities.
Answer: C
LO: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
9) According to social science research, Maria is likely to enhance her self-esteem if she first
A) pursues a goal then achieves the goal.
B) receives a hug from a friend, then chooses a goal.
C) hugs somebody else then smiles.
D) fails to attain a goal, then receives a hug.
Answer: A
LO: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
10) A recommended way of increasing self-esteem is to
A) tell others to like you.
B) become aware of your strengths and accomplishments.
C) avoid listening to negative feedback.
D) engage in stress-reduction activities.
Answer: B
LO: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
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