You Are Having a Conversation with a Friend Who Has

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Multiple Choice

You are having a conversation with a friend who has a colicky baby and is worried about the long-term effects. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

• A) Most professional athletes were colicky babies, so long-term effects are desired.
• B) Colicky babies are more likely to be difficult tempered, so she should speak to her paediatrician.
• C) Evidence shows that there appear to be no long-term effects of colic during infancy.
• D) The research shows that babies with colic have higher IQs overall.

Comprehend personality characteristics like authoritarianism, Machiavellianism, and their impact on organizational behavior.

Acknowledge the legal and ethical considerations in using personality tests for hiring.

Recognize the role of personality in job performance and team building.

Understand the concept of job performance and its significance for organizational productivity.

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Definitions:

Extraordinary Challenge

A task or situation that is exceptionally difficult and requires unusual effort or resources to overcome.

Over-Extend

To stretch oneself too thin, either financially, emotionally, or physically, beyond one's capacity or resources.

Mastery Goal Orientation

A focus on developing competence and understanding in tasks, rather than primarily aiming to outperform others.

Mandarin

A major group of Chinese dialects spoken across northern and southwestern China, also the official state language of China.