Which of the Following Is an Example of Externally Caused

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of externally caused behavior?

• A) An employee postpones a meeting because he overslept.
• B) An employee is late to work because of a punctured tire.
• C) An employee was fired because he violated a company policy.
• D) An employee was promoted when he achieved more than the assigned objectives.
• E) An employee closed a sale with an important corporate client because of his excellent negotiation skills.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by high levels of enthusiasm, energy, sociability, talkativeness, and assertiveness.

Personality Variance

Differences in characteristics and behavioral patterns among individuals, often used to understand individuality.

Twin Studies

Research that compares the similarities and differences between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand how genetics and environment influence traits.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for determining the characteristics and traits of organisms.