Number range CHAPTERChapter 1 Developing Self-
Awareness
True/False Questions
Key Dimensions of Self-Awareness
1. Self-awareness is at the foundation of personal life management skills.
True (page 58, easy, recall)
If false, why?
The Enigma of Self-Awareness
2. Empirical evidence indicates that people who are more self-aware are healthier,
perform better in leadership roles, and are more productive at work.
True (page 59, easy, recall)
If false, why?
3. The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which individuals welcome
information about themselves from their co-workers.
False (page 59, moderate, recall)
If false, why?
The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which people become defensive
, or protective of information about themselves
4. Marvin consistently finds fault with Alicia’s competence as a manager. Because
Alicia has been told she is doing a good job and therefore responds in a threat rigid
way. Thus, her most likely response will be to defend herself in light of Marvin’s
accusations.
True (page 60, moderate, understanding)
If false, why?
5. Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what
kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the
pursuit of self-understanding.
False (page 60, moderate, understanding)
If false, why?
It requires more than minimal control.
, Understanding and Appreciating Individual Differences
6. Simone will be viewed as an effective manager if she uses her ability to recognize,
appreciate, and act on key fundamental differences among her employees.
True (page 61, easy, recall)
If false, why?
7. Promoting similarity among people in a work setting reduces creativity and complex
problem solving.
True (page 61, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Important Areas of Self-Awareness—Emotional Intelligence
8. Emotional intelligence has been identified as a moderately important factor in
accounting for success in leaders and managers.
False (page 62, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as one of the most important factors.
9. Results of research studies indicate that cognitive intelligence is twice as important in
contributing to excellence as emotional intelligence.
False (page 62, easy, recall)
, If false, why?
Results of research indicate that emotional intelligence is twice as important in
contributing to excellence.
10. Emotional Intelligence refers to the non-cognitive capabilities and skills—including
social skills—that affect human functioning.
False (page 65, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Emotional Competence refers to the non-cognitive capabilities and skills—
including social skills—that affect human functioning. Emotional Intelligence,
according to the definition adopted by the authors, refers to the ability to
diagnose, understand, and manage emotional cues.
11. Emotional intelligence can be developed and improved.
True (page 65, easy, recall)
If false, why?
12. According to research cited by the text book authors, the general competency of
emotional intelligence has increased within individuals over time.
False (page 65, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Goleman, 1988, found that general competency levels of emotional intelligence
have deteriorated over time.
Awareness
True/False Questions
Key Dimensions of Self-Awareness
1. Self-awareness is at the foundation of personal life management skills.
True (page 58, easy, recall)
If false, why?
The Enigma of Self-Awareness
2. Empirical evidence indicates that people who are more self-aware are healthier,
perform better in leadership roles, and are more productive at work.
True (page 59, easy, recall)
If false, why?
3. The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which individuals welcome
information about themselves from their co-workers.
False (page 59, moderate, recall)
If false, why?
The concept of sensitive line refers to the point at which people become defensive
, or protective of information about themselves
4. Marvin consistently finds fault with Alicia’s competence as a manager. Because
Alicia has been told she is doing a good job and therefore responds in a threat rigid
way. Thus, her most likely response will be to defend herself in light of Marvin’s
accusations.
True (page 60, moderate, understanding)
If false, why?
5. Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what
kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the
pursuit of self-understanding.
False (page 60, moderate, understanding)
If false, why?
It requires more than minimal control.
, Understanding and Appreciating Individual Differences
6. Simone will be viewed as an effective manager if she uses her ability to recognize,
appreciate, and act on key fundamental differences among her employees.
True (page 61, easy, recall)
If false, why?
7. Promoting similarity among people in a work setting reduces creativity and complex
problem solving.
True (page 61, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Important Areas of Self-Awareness—Emotional Intelligence
8. Emotional intelligence has been identified as a moderately important factor in
accounting for success in leaders and managers.
False (page 62, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as one of the most important factors.
9. Results of research studies indicate that cognitive intelligence is twice as important in
contributing to excellence as emotional intelligence.
False (page 62, easy, recall)
, If false, why?
Results of research indicate that emotional intelligence is twice as important in
contributing to excellence.
10. Emotional Intelligence refers to the non-cognitive capabilities and skills—including
social skills—that affect human functioning.
False (page 65, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Emotional Competence refers to the non-cognitive capabilities and skills—
including social skills—that affect human functioning. Emotional Intelligence,
according to the definition adopted by the authors, refers to the ability to
diagnose, understand, and manage emotional cues.
11. Emotional intelligence can be developed and improved.
True (page 65, easy, recall)
If false, why?
12. According to research cited by the text book authors, the general competency of
emotional intelligence has increased within individuals over time.
False (page 65, easy, recall)
If false, why?
Goleman, 1988, found that general competency levels of emotional intelligence
have deteriorated over time.
