CELC Psychology of Leadership 2

Question 1

Which psychological concept describes a leader's tendency to overestimate their own abilities relative to others?

Accepted Answer

Illusory superiority

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Dunning-Kruger effect

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Overconfidence bias

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Self-serving bias

Question 2

A leader notices team members withhold concerns to avoid conflict. This group dynamic is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

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Social loafing

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Conformity pressure

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Pluralistic ignorance

Question 3

In self-determination theory, which need is met when a leader provides meaningful rationale for tasks?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Competence

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Relatedness

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Purpose

Question 4

Which attachment style is most associated with leaders who struggle to delegate and micromanage?

Accepted Answer

Anxious-preoccupied

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Secure

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Dismissive-avoidant

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Fearful-avoidant

Question 5

A coach helps an executive recognize recurring patterns across multiple professional relationships. This approach draws primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Object relations theory

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Positive psychology

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Behaviorism

Question 6

Research on psychological safety in teams, pioneered by Amy Edmondson, shows it primarily predicts:

Accepted Answer

Team learning behavior and innovation

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Individual job satisfaction

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Reduction in absenteeism

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Compliance with directives

Question 7

The phenomenon where a leader unconsciously recreates childhood family dynamics within their work team is called:

Accepted Answer

Repetition compulsion

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Projection

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Displacement

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Rationalization