Western Governors University (WGU) BUS2001 C484 Organizational Behavior and Leadership Practice Exam

The concept that best describes the likelihood of incorrectly reflecting on a person’s behavior based on the perceptions of their group is stereotyping. Stereotyping involves making generalized assumptions about individuals based on their membership in a particular group, such as their race, gender, or any other defining characteristic. This typically leads to conclusions about their behaviors and attributes that may not accurately reflect the individual's true qualities, thereby influencing how they are perceived and treated.

For instance, if someone belongs to a group that is stereotypically viewed as untrustworthy, an observer may inaccurately assume that this individual is untrustworthy as well, regardless of any actual evidence to support that belief about the specific person. This misjudgment can affect interpersonal relationships and organizational dynamics, as it leads to biases and unfair treatment.

The other concepts, while related to perception and behavior in various ways, do not directly relate to making assumptions based solely on group membership. A self-fulfilling prophecy deals with expectations influencing behavior, confirmation bias involves favoring information that confirms existing beliefs, and the framing effect relates to how different presentations of the same information affect decisions and judgments.