Personality

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 478.

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Some of us seem to be infinitely kind, while others seem to (1) __ down on everyone around them. Some of us never forget an argument, while others (2) __ up and forgive easily. As we (3) __ up, our personality develops and we find that we (4) __ on with certain people more than others. Who we are seems to have a large genetic element, bus is also influenced by those who (5) __ us up. If we (6) __ up to our parents or other family members, we may want to be like them. On the other hand, if our parents seem to (7) __ us down all the time and we (8) __ out with them a lot, then perhaps we will develop quite different personalities.

Ex. 3* Complete the text by inserting suitable prepositions from the box. Think of a headline to the text.

Hiding one's true social identity, race and ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or a disability …work can result … decreased job satisfaction and increased turnover, a new study has suggested.

The study, …Rice University, the University …Houston and George Mason University, examined the behaviour …211 working adults …an online survey and measured factors such as identity, perceived discrimination, job satisfaction and turnover intentions.

"The workplace is becoming a much more diverse place, but there are still some individuals who have difficulty embracing what makes them different, especially while …the job," Michelle Hebl, co-author of the study, said.

"Previous research suggests that employees who perceive discrimination or are afraid … receiving discrimination are more likely to fall … this category of individuals who feel the need …suppress or conceal their identity," Hebl said.

The study also showed that suppressing one's true identity might result… exposure to co-workers' discriminatory behaviour, as people are less likely to care … appearing prejudiced when they are not … the presence of an "out" group member.

"This research highlights the fact that people make decisions every day about whether it is safe to be themselves … work, and that there are real consequences of these decisions," Rice alumna Eden King, study co-author, said.

… the contrary, the research finds that expression of one's true identity in a workplace can have positive impact … their interpersonal relationships.

"When individuals embrace their social identity… the workplace, other co-workers might be more sensitive to their behaviour and treatment of individuals like them," Juan Madera, lead author … the study, said.

"And quite often, what's good for the worker is good .. the workplace. The employees feel accepted and have better experiences… co-workers, which creates a positive working environment that may lead … decreased turnover and greater profits," Madera said.

The authors hope their research will encourage the general public to be accepting of people …diverse backgrounds and become allies … them and encourage employers to implement policies that foster a positive organizational culture.

The study has been published .. the Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology journal.