Question 1

____ is the need to see one or more alternative paths to achieve a goal,even when faced with adversity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Optimism
B)   Resilience
C)   Willpower
D)  Waypower
E)   EfficacyF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Prosocial behaviors are

Accepted Answer

A)   mindful acts of kindness.
B)   acts performed to build friendships.
C)   part of PsyCap.
D)  positive acts performed without expecting anything in return.
E)   an essential part of corporate social responsibility.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

When we get wrapped up in our own problems,we forget to take care of others.Several years ago,a movement called "Random Acts of Kindness" started.What does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)   upward spirals of positivity
B)   multiple positives
C)   platitude avoidance
D)   positive signature strength
E)   framework of positivityF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

A state of _____ exists when employees are physically,cognitively,and emotionally engaged in an activity or project.

Accepted Answer

A)   commitment
B)   positivity
C)   flow
D)   mindfulness
E)   hyperactivityF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Juan finished the special report for the vice president of marketing.He spent many extra hours compiling this report and knows it has excellent quality._____ is the emotion Juan is most likely experiencing.

Accepted Answer

A)   Awe
B)   Inspiration
C)  Pride
D)   Hope
E)   InterestF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

How can an individual develop his or her own psychological capital? Why is this important?

Accepted Answer

PsyCap is a form of capital that is valu...

Question 7

Organizations should work to discourage positive deviance in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People with high levels of positive psychological capital tend to display

Accepted Answer

A)   hope, extraversion, resilience, and optimism.
B)   hope, efficacy, respect, and optimism.
C)   health, extraversion, respect, and optimism.
D)  hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism.
E)   health, efficacy, resilience, and obstinacy.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is about balancing positive and negative emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)   We should try to eliminate all our negative emotions.
B)   We should have one negative emotion for each positive emotion we experience.
C)   Our brains actually look more for positive information over negative during daily activity.
D)   Positive experiences activate a survival orientation.
E)  Ideally, we should try to have more positive experiences than negative.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Explain how positivity (that is,positive OB)affects organizational outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Positive organizational behavior is expe...

Question 11

Employees who flourish report less stress and more organizational commitment and job satisfaction.They perform better,and are absent less,than employees who don't flourish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jackson and Samuel both work for XYZ Company,in different departments.They discover a common interest in classic cars,and on weekends often meet up at car shows.They are probably providing _______ to each other.

Accepted Answer

A)   instrumental support
B)   informational support
C)   esteem support
D)   achievement support
E)  social companionshipF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Kerry's manager asks her to head up a team reviewing office protocols.Kerry is in a great mood,having received a substantial bonus last week.This indicates that _____ experiences lead us to be more responsive to positive information.

Accepted Answer

A)   manipulative
B)   competitive
C)  positive
D)   fearful
E)   negativeF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

How can a person increase his or her level of mindfulness?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness can be learned by using a va...

Question 15

_____ is the characteristic of PsyCap that consists of having confidence.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hope
B)  Efficacy
C)   Effectiveness
D)   Health
E)   ResilienceF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

While waiting to board an airplane,Mario had his earbuds on,listening to music while reading a text message.He missed his boarding group and could not find space to stow his luggage.Mario was being

Accepted Answer

A)   mindful.
B)   nonjudgemental.
C)   Rumi national.
D)   positively deviant.
E)  mindless.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Strategies to increase positive experiences include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   cultivate kindness.
B)   develop distractions.
C)   accept negative thoughts.
D)   create quality connections.
E)   encourage others.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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____ is the need to see one or more alternative paths to achieve a goal,even when faced with adversity.

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Employees who flourish report less stress and more organizational commitment and job satisfaction.They perform better,and are absent less,than employees who don't flourish.

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Organizations should work to discourage positive deviance in the workplace.

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_____ is the characteristic of PsyCap that consists of having confidence.

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Kerry's manager asks her to head up a team reviewing office protocols.Kerry is in a great mood,having received a substantial bonus last week.This indicates that _____ experiences lead us to be more responsive to positive information.

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A state of _____ exists when employees are physically,cognitively,and emotionally engaged in an activity or project.

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