IOP1501
2025
1 st
& 2 Semester nd
QUIZ BANK
(QUIZ: 1,2,3,4)
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of questions and answers containing every
conceivable question of the course.
Disclaimer: This question bank should be used as a revision aid.
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,1) The development of brain can be traced according to the different functions of the
brain. When humans required a more complex functioning ability such as coping with
emotions and problem-solving skills the brain evolved to include which parts?
Answer: Limbic system and the neocortex.
2) Nandi, the administration manager in a retail store suffered some head injuries in an
unfortunate motor vehicle accident. Since her recovery she returned to work, but Nandi
struggles to read the weekly sales reports and cannot comprehend the statistics, things
that were usually very simple for her to do. Which part of the brain did Nandi's head
injuries affect?
Answer: The left hemisphere of the brain.
3) Misty Mayer works as the receptionist in a private hospital. She is known to be
friendly, well balanced and optimistic person with diverse hobbies and good
interpersonal relations. However, since a month ago Misty has succumbed to severe
depression, without any change in her work and life circumstances. The psychiatrist
prescribes an antidepressant to better regulate her mood and her sleeping patterns. A
deficit in which neurotransmitter may be the cause of Misty’s depression?
Answer: Serotonin.
4) Different to other cells in the body the neuron has the following three special features
that enable them to send and receive messages in the body effectively.
Answer: Dendrites, an axon with myelin and axon terminals.
5) Myelin is a white fatty substance that with an insulating purpose speeding up signal
transmission by ensuring that signals do not get mixed. The myelin sheath stems from
which cells?
Answer: Glia.
6) After a career counseling session, the counsellor describes the following
characteristics as typical of Susan who is who is right brain dominant.
Answer: Having intuitive understanding for nonverbal emotional information.
,7) Maslow’s hierarchy of needs includes all but _______.
Answer: Religious needs.
Question 8: There is evidence that performance orientated students do not actually
learn material as deeply or permanently as students who more mastery are orientated
because_______________.
Answer: All of these.
8) As seen with the commission into Alleged State Capture in South Africa, individuals
allegedly engaged willingly and willfully in corrupt activities because they strongly
believed in their actions and desired results. This phenomenon is known as:
Answer: Effort justification.
9) The over justification effect occurs when _______________.
Answer: When intrinsic motivation is diminished by extrinsic motivation.
10) Cognitive dissonance is strongest when a conflict exists between a person’s
_____________________.
Answer: Self-concept and behavior.
11) The situation where a smoker views addiction as more motivating than the fear of
possible long term medical consequences is known as:
Answer: Cognitive dissonance.
12) Sibusisiwe openly speaks out against the use of marijuana and dagga for any
reason. In fact, his colleagues understand that he condemns such behavior. At the
office Christmas party everyone joined in smoking dagga, yet Sibusisiwe refrained from
doing so. Sibusisiwe attitude towards marijuana and dagga can be described as:
Answer: Explicit.
, 13) The following is true about values and helps us understand what values are:
Answer: Values are deep seated beliefs about what is desirable important and
worthwhile to us.
14) In a business article a journalist describes Cola cooldrink company as 1. one being
responsible for the welfare of its employees, 2. as a closed system that is, 3. goal
orientated and 4. driven towards meeting customer needs. Which model of
organizational culture did the journalist use in his description?
Answer: Hofstede and Waisfisz.
15) In the workplace people from different cultures sometimes assimilate meaning that
they:
Answer: Adopt the majority way of doing things.
16) The HIV/ Aids unit on campus wants to affect students’ attitudes towards risky
sexual practices and invites a speaker to address them. The students are neutral about
risky sexual behavior. What should the speaker’s presentation adhere to for it to
influence students’ attitudes towards risky sexual behavior?
Answer: The presentation should provide one sided information that is relatively
impersonal, but it arouses some fear.
17) In the workplace multiculturalism is regarded as laze faire when:
Answer: Cultural diversity is not protected but it is also not suppressed.
18) Which of the following represents a true African leadership style:
Answer: Servant leadership.
19) Mongobi Mbanda the CEO of Power company was appointed by the executive
committee about 10 years ago. Powers employees trusted Mongobi Mbanda leadership
competence from the start without any question. He has over the years both good and
trusting relationships with his employees. Mongobi’s ability to influence Power
employees stem from which power base:
Answer: Legitimate and referent power.
2025
1 st
& 2 Semester nd
QUIZ BANK
(QUIZ: 1,2,3,4)
100%
A complete and comprehensive collection
of questions and answers containing every
conceivable question of the course.
Disclaimer: This question bank should be used as a revision aid.
This document should not be used to plagiarize.
This document should not be used for any dishonest endeavor.
,1) The development of brain can be traced according to the different functions of the
brain. When humans required a more complex functioning ability such as coping with
emotions and problem-solving skills the brain evolved to include which parts?
Answer: Limbic system and the neocortex.
2) Nandi, the administration manager in a retail store suffered some head injuries in an
unfortunate motor vehicle accident. Since her recovery she returned to work, but Nandi
struggles to read the weekly sales reports and cannot comprehend the statistics, things
that were usually very simple for her to do. Which part of the brain did Nandi's head
injuries affect?
Answer: The left hemisphere of the brain.
3) Misty Mayer works as the receptionist in a private hospital. She is known to be
friendly, well balanced and optimistic person with diverse hobbies and good
interpersonal relations. However, since a month ago Misty has succumbed to severe
depression, without any change in her work and life circumstances. The psychiatrist
prescribes an antidepressant to better regulate her mood and her sleeping patterns. A
deficit in which neurotransmitter may be the cause of Misty’s depression?
Answer: Serotonin.
4) Different to other cells in the body the neuron has the following three special features
that enable them to send and receive messages in the body effectively.
Answer: Dendrites, an axon with myelin and axon terminals.
5) Myelin is a white fatty substance that with an insulating purpose speeding up signal
transmission by ensuring that signals do not get mixed. The myelin sheath stems from
which cells?
Answer: Glia.
6) After a career counseling session, the counsellor describes the following
characteristics as typical of Susan who is who is right brain dominant.
Answer: Having intuitive understanding for nonverbal emotional information.
,7) Maslow’s hierarchy of needs includes all but _______.
Answer: Religious needs.
Question 8: There is evidence that performance orientated students do not actually
learn material as deeply or permanently as students who more mastery are orientated
because_______________.
Answer: All of these.
8) As seen with the commission into Alleged State Capture in South Africa, individuals
allegedly engaged willingly and willfully in corrupt activities because they strongly
believed in their actions and desired results. This phenomenon is known as:
Answer: Effort justification.
9) The over justification effect occurs when _______________.
Answer: When intrinsic motivation is diminished by extrinsic motivation.
10) Cognitive dissonance is strongest when a conflict exists between a person’s
_____________________.
Answer: Self-concept and behavior.
11) The situation where a smoker views addiction as more motivating than the fear of
possible long term medical consequences is known as:
Answer: Cognitive dissonance.
12) Sibusisiwe openly speaks out against the use of marijuana and dagga for any
reason. In fact, his colleagues understand that he condemns such behavior. At the
office Christmas party everyone joined in smoking dagga, yet Sibusisiwe refrained from
doing so. Sibusisiwe attitude towards marijuana and dagga can be described as:
Answer: Explicit.
, 13) The following is true about values and helps us understand what values are:
Answer: Values are deep seated beliefs about what is desirable important and
worthwhile to us.
14) In a business article a journalist describes Cola cooldrink company as 1. one being
responsible for the welfare of its employees, 2. as a closed system that is, 3. goal
orientated and 4. driven towards meeting customer needs. Which model of
organizational culture did the journalist use in his description?
Answer: Hofstede and Waisfisz.
15) In the workplace people from different cultures sometimes assimilate meaning that
they:
Answer: Adopt the majority way of doing things.
16) The HIV/ Aids unit on campus wants to affect students’ attitudes towards risky
sexual practices and invites a speaker to address them. The students are neutral about
risky sexual behavior. What should the speaker’s presentation adhere to for it to
influence students’ attitudes towards risky sexual behavior?
Answer: The presentation should provide one sided information that is relatively
impersonal, but it arouses some fear.
17) In the workplace multiculturalism is regarded as laze faire when:
Answer: Cultural diversity is not protected but it is also not suppressed.
18) Which of the following represents a true African leadership style:
Answer: Servant leadership.
19) Mongobi Mbanda the CEO of Power company was appointed by the executive
committee about 10 years ago. Powers employees trusted Mongobi Mbanda leadership
competence from the start without any question. He has over the years both good and
trusting relationships with his employees. Mongobi’s ability to influence Power
employees stem from which power base:
Answer: Legitimate and referent power.
