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Foreign Service Officer Test Questions 126–130 (page: 27)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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Numerous psychology researchers including Abraham Maslow and Kurt Goldstein, have explored the theory of self actualization. Which of the following would be the best example in support of that theory?

  1. An employee deliberately sabotages a team project as revenge against a boss
  2. An employee works for the same company for 30 years, rising from office clerk to Regional Vice President
  3. An employee's performance appraisal rating drops due to alcohol abuse
  4. An employee receives a bonus for achieving a sales quota

Answer(s): B



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The study of human behavior, including both individual and group dynamics, in the workplace is commonly known as:

  1. industrial or organization psychology
  2. applied psychology
  3. educational or developmental psychology
  4. social psychology

Answer(s): A



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A company might be in violation of the provisions of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act if their hiring practices include:

  1. requiring educational achievements that are related to job performance or business needs
  2. conducting aptitude testing for all employment candidates
  3. coding resumes or applications by gender or race
  4. limiting application for some positions to degreed candidates only

Answer(s): C



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Psychologist Frederick Herzberg suggests a two part system for motivating employees in whom factors contributing to motivation are divided into "hygiene factors" and "motivators". Which of the following is a motivator that can succeed only if basic needs or hygiene factors are met?

  1. salary
  2. advancement
  3. job security
  4. vacation time

Answer(s): B



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Some experts suggest managers can be divided into two types of styles labeled Theory X and Theory Y. Theory Y, which is more motivating, stresses regular collaboration with staff and soliciting employee input and feedback into decision making. This type of manager is most likely to:

  1. publicly reprimand an employee for failure to encourage others to do better
  2. rotate the chairperson position at regular staff meetings
  3. regularly evaluate employees using a downward appraisal system
  4. unilaterally establish department goals and objectives

Answer(s): B



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