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Zoltan Chapter 4
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
07/23/2011

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attitude
Definition
A learned predisposition to an object.
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affective component
Definition
The feelings or emotions one has about an object or situation.
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behavioral component
Definition
How one intends to act or behave towards someone.
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cognitive component
Definition
The beliefs or ideas one has about an object or situation.
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cognitive dissonance
Definition
Psychological discomfort experienced when attitudes and behavior are inconsistent.
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Did you shoot the sheriff?
Definition
No, only the deputy.
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instrumental values
Definition
personally preferred ways of behaving.
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job involvement
Definition
Extent to which individuals are immersed in their current job.
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job satisfaction
Definition
An affective or emotional response to one's job.
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organizational commitment
Definition
Extent to which an individual identifies with an organization and it's goals.
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Who shot J.R.?
Definition
Nobody, it was only a dream.
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organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB)
Definition
Employee behaviors that exceed workplace requirements.
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psychological contract
Definition
The implied contract between yourself and a third party.
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terminal values
Definition
Personally preferred end states of existence. (Very deep)
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Who shot Mr. Burns?
Definition
Maggie.
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values
Definition
Enduring belief in a mode of conduct or desired end state.
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value attainment
Definition
The extent that a job allows fulfillment of ones work values.
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value congruence (personal culture fit)
Definition
The similarity of an individual's values and an organization's values.
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value system
Definition
The organization of one's beliefs about preferred ways of behaving and desired end states.
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withdrawal cognitions
Definition
Overall thoughts and feelings about quitting a job.
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Who shot President William McKinley?
Definition
Leon Czolgosz.
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Met Expectations
Definition
The extent to which one receives what one expects from a job.
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