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LECTURE CAVEAT: Before reviewing the lecture on Chapter Two, make sure that you have finished reading the chapter. The lecture hall summaries are intended to provide you with additional help and assistance in understanding the subject matter reviewed in the assigned reading and not meant to be used as a substitute for actually reading the chapters.

Chapter Two introduces a number of basic psychological concepts and considers their implication for performance and satisfaction. Key biographical characteristics include age, gender, marital status, and tenure in the organization. The topics of ability, personality, and learning are considered. Along with perception, values, and attitude...