When you finish studying the material in this chapter, you should be able to:

• Explain what self-esteem is and how it can be improved.
• Define self-efficacy and explain its sources.
• Contrast high and low self-monitoring individuals and describe resulting problems each may have.
• Explain the difference between an internal and an external locus of control.
• Identify and describe the Big Five personality dimensions.
• Describe Jung’s and Briggs and Myers’ personality typology.
• Elaborate on cautions and tips concerning (personality) testing in the workplace.
• Describe the evolution of intelligence and abilities research.
• Describe the cognitive styles of Kirton and those of Riding.
• Focus on the learning styles of Kolb and those of Honey and Mumford.