The Main Point of the Situational Leadership Model Is _____

question 3

Multiple Choice

The main point of the Situational Leadership model is _____.

• A) a manager needs to figure out his/her natural style,and use it consistently across different situations
• B) a manager needs to figure out his/her natural style,and hire primarily direct reports who will be responsive to that style regardless of the situation
• C) a manager needs to modify his/her style to fit the characteristics of the situation
• D) a manager needs to modify his/her style to fit the desires of his/her boss

Describe the cognitive processes involved in ingroup favoritism and outgroup prejudice.

Recognize the behavioral component of attitudes through examples.

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and its cultural variations.

Understand the role of social norms in shaping behavior and attitudes.

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Definitions:

Social Categorization

The assignment of a person one has just met to a category based on characteristics the new person has in common with other people with whom one has had experience in the past.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the frequency of an organism's behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is followed by a rewarding stimulus, increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.