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

Answer

Illusory superiority is the cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own qualities and abilities relative to others, commonly observed in leadership contexts.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Answer

Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony or conformity overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives, causing team members to suppress dissenting views.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Providing meaningful rationale supports the autonomy need by helping individuals internalize and identify with the value of a task rather than feeling externally controlled.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Anxious-preoccupied

Answer

Anxious-preoccupied attachment is linked to fear of inadequacy and loss of control, which often manifests as micromanagement and difficulty trusting others.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Object relations theory

Answer

Object relations theory examines how early relational experiences create internal models that unconsciously shape recurring interpersonal patterns in adult relationships.

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CELC Psychology of Leadership 2