Author Question: Recall that Simonton (1987, 2001) examined the relationship between 100 personal attributes of the ... (Read 59 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Recall that Simonton (1987, 2001) examined the relationship between 100 personal attributes of the U.S. presidents and their effectiveness in office as rated by historians.

The characteristics that were most correlated with presidential effectiveness were
a. height, family size, and number of books published before taking office.
b. intelligence, need for power, and self-confidence.
c. charisma, education, and adaptability.
d. social skills, need for power, and education.

Question 2

Who would make a great president? Someone who is uncompromisingly true to her (or his) values, assertive, intelligent, articulate, courageous, and passionate, that's who. The previous quote reflects the application of the ________ theory of leadership.

a. contingency
b. democratic
c. culture-value
d. great person