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Which of the following is a primary component of the Big Five personality model?   A.  Uncertainty avoidance   B.  Locus of control   C.  Intelligence quotient   D.  Emotional stability

Alan does not want to lend his car to Linda, his co-worker, because he believes that all women are irresponsible drivers. Which of the following barriers to accepting diversity does this scenario illustrate?   A.  Backlash   B.  Prejudice   C.  Harassment   D.  Pluralism

_____ is best described as the act of sharing your thoughts, feelings, and ideas with others without self-deception, without distortion.   A.  Self-disclosure   B.  Groupthink   C.  Self-realization   D.  Stereotyping

Which of the following statements is true of trust?   A.  Trust is a right; it cannot be earned.   B.  Trust is situation-dependent, and it evolves over time.   C.  Trust is very easy to develop, but it is very difficult to destroy.   D.  Trust is an aspect of relationships that is constant across all relationships.

A boss who says he or she likes your ideas while rolling his or her eyes would lead you to believe that he or she:   A.  lacks confidence in your suggestions.   B.  is paraphrasing your ideas.   C.  is reading your verbal cues.   D.  is being empathetic.

_____ refers to the negative reaction to members of previously underrepresented groups gaining power and influence, which leads to fear, resentment, and reverse discrimination.   A.  Backlash   B.  Discrimination   C.  Harassment   D.  Ethnocentrism

Which of the following will help minimize miscommunication with diverse others?   A.  Concentrating more on the messenger than the message   B.  Using words that are inclusive rather than exclusive   C.  Using adjectives that imply the individual is an exception   D.  Avoiding asking questions when someone uses a different first language

Which of the following makes us overestimate internal factors for successes and blame external factors for failures?   A.  Stereotyping tendency   B.  Fundamental attribution error   C.  Self-serving bias   D.  Protectionism

Ron’s goal is to run in the local marathon next year, even though he usually only jogs briefly around his neighborhood. His first attempt to run 10 miles was a failure as he was only able to complete five miles. Which of the following key behaviors for effective goal setting is Ron lacking?   A.  Being positive   B.  Taking full responsibility   C.  Starting small   D.  Persevering

_____ is defined as the ability to cope with changing conditions and unexpected negative events.   A.  Eustress   B.  Time famine   C.  Good fear   D.  Stress tolerance