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1. Critically analyze the statement that “the various psychological processes can be thought of as pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and personality as the completed puzzle picture.”
2. What is the comprehensive definition of personality? Give brief examples of each of the major elements.
3. What side would you prefer to argue in the nature versus nurture debate? What would be the major points each side would make? How would you resolve the controversy?
4. What are the “Big Five” personality traits? Which one seems to have the biggest impact on performance? How would knowledge of the Big Five help you in your job as a manager?
5. What are the four major dimensions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) that yield the 16 types? How can the MBTI be used effectively?
6. In understanding the process of perception, do you agree with the observation that people are human information processors? Why?
7. How does sensation differ from perception?
8. What does stereotyping mean? Why is it considered to be a perceptual problem?
9. What is meant by the halo effect? Summarize the current thinking on this halo effect.
10. What is negative affectivity (NA)? What would be an example of an employee with high NA? What is PA? Provide an example.
11. What is meant by the term job satisfaction? What are some of the major factors that influence job satisfaction?