Question 1

All of the following are major dimensions referred to as the Big Five EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion. 
B)  agreeableness. 
C)  conscientiousness. 
D)  openness/intellect. 
E)  morality. 
A)  extraversion. 
B)  agreeableness. 
C)  conscientiousness. 
D)  openness/intellect. 
E)  morality.

Question 2

Roger is working on a project at home. However, his 4-year-old son seems to pester him the most when he is trying to solve a problem. Roger tries to ignore him, but usually gives in and stops what he is doing to pay attention to his son. Roger is actually

Accepted Answer

A)  punishing his son by making him wait for attention. 
B)  increasing his son's behavior with partial reinforcement. 
C)  being a very attentive parent. 
D)  damaging his son's self-esteem. 
E)  having very little influence on his son's behavior. 
A)  punishing his son by making him wait for attention. 
B)  increasing his son's behavior with partial reinforcement. 
C)  being a very attentive parent. 
D)  damaging his son's self-esteem. 
E)  having very little influence on his son's behavior.

Question 3

If you had to put together a synthesis of the various personality theories, which basic propositions or other elements of the three major approaches would you include? Explain your choices.

Accepted Answer

Specific propositions should be listed w

Question 4

The temperament dimension of effortful control has been hypothesized as a precursor of which of the Big Five personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness/intellect 
D)  extraversion 
E)  neuroticism 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness/intellect 
D)  extraversion 
E)  neuroticism

Question 5

According to Bandura, what a child learns from watching someone else depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  attention, memory, physical ability, and motivation. 
B)  memory, social skills, intelligence, and morality 
C)  physical ability, intelligence, motivation, and culture. 
D)  motivation, development, social skills, and emotions. 
E)  social skills, memory, attention, and motivation. 
A)  attention, memory, physical ability, and motivation. 
B)  memory, social skills, intelligence, and morality 
C)  physical ability, intelligence, motivation, and culture. 
D)  motivation, development, social skills, and emotions. 
E)  social skills, memory, attention, and motivation.

Question 6

Of the following theories of personality, which is the most clearly developmental?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  social learning 
D)  traditional behaviorism 
E)  cognitive-social learning 
A)  biological 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  social learning 
D)  traditional behaviorism 
E)  cognitive-social learning

Question 7

Erikson's psychoanalytic theory emphasizes __________ development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erikson's psychoanalytic theory emphasizes __________ development....

Question 8

Summarize how Erikson's theory is applied in the development of self-concept.

Accepted Answer

The film refers to the stage of industry

Question 9

According to researchers, the key dimensions of temperament are activity level, approach/positive emotionality, inhibition and anxiety, negative emotionality/irritability/anger, and ________________.

Accepted Answer

effortful

Question 10

Kelvin is very sociable, enthusiastic, generous, and forgiving. As an adult, he will score high on

Accepted Answer

A)  openness and emotionality. 
B)  emotionality and extraversion. 
C)  neuroticism and openness. 
D)  agreeableness and emotionality. 
E)  extraversion and agreeableness. 
A)  openness and emotionality. 
B)  emotionality and extraversion. 
C)  neuroticism and openness. 
D)  agreeableness and emotionality. 
E)  extraversion and agreeableness.

Question 11

Correlation between measures of behavioral inhibition in children and physiological measures, such as muscle tension, heart rate, dilation of the pupil of the eye, and the chemical composition of both urine and saliva indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  temperament is a set of learned habits. 
B)  behavioral inhibition is strongly related to the environment. 
C)  parental influences cause behavioral inhibition in children. 
D)  behavioral inhibition is predictive of greater adaptability in adulthood. 
E)  temperament is based on physiological responses. 
A)  temperament is a set of learned habits. 
B)  behavioral inhibition is strongly related to the environment. 
C)  parental influences cause behavioral inhibition in children. 
D)  behavioral inhibition is predictive of greater adaptability in adulthood. 
E)  temperament is based on physiological responses.

Question 12

Ricardo is an efficient, organized, thorough business executive. He would score high in

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  extraversion. 
D)  neuroticism. 
E)  openness/intellect. 
A)  agreeableness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  extraversion. 
D)  neuroticism. 
E)  openness/intellect.

Question 13

Research on inhibition such as that done by Kagan has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  infants with high levels of crying were less likely to be inhibited. 
B)  uninhibited infants became extremely shy. 
C)  consistency is stronger among children with extreme initial temperaments. 
D)  inhibited toddlers become highly aggressive. 
E)  inhibition cannot be predicted. 
A)  infants with high levels of crying were less likely to be inhibited. 
B)  uninhibited infants became extremely shy. 
C)  consistency is stronger among children with extreme initial temperaments. 
D)  inhibited toddlers become highly aggressive. 
E)  inhibition cannot be predicted.

Question 14

Dr. O'Hara is a psychoanalytic theorist. When treating a client, he will place the most emphasis on the

Accepted Answer

A)  equal significance of all stages of development. 
B)  genetic programming. 
C)  crucial significance of the earliest stages of development. 
D)  fallacy of emphasizing stages of development. 
E)  social learning skills. 
A)  equal significance of all stages of development. 
B)  genetic programming. 
C)  crucial significance of the earliest stages of development. 
D)  fallacy of emphasizing stages of development. 
E)  social learning skills.

Question 15

According to Rothbart (2011), the patterns of behavior we display in our earliest months

Accepted Answer

A)  differ dramatically from our temperament as adults. 
B)  differ somewhat from our temperament as adults. 
C)  stay with us throughout our lives. 
D)  vary depending on our experiences. 
E)  are determined primarily by the type of parenting we receive. 
A)  differ dramatically from our temperament as adults. 
B)  differ somewhat from our temperament as adults. 
C)  stay with us throughout our lives. 
D)  vary depending on our experiences. 
E)  are determined primarily by the type of parenting we receive.

Question 16

All of the following traits are characteristic of the oral stage EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  overeating. 
C)  passivity. 
D)  gullibility. 
E)  vanity. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  overeating. 
C)  passivity. 
D)  gullibility. 
E)  vanity.

Question 17

Psychoanalytic theories focus on the child's eventual personality and emotional health depending upon the __________ that develops in a particular family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychoanalytic theories focus on the child's eventual...

Question 18

A three-year-old child would be in Erikson's stage of __________ .

Accepted Answer

autonomy v

Question 19

What are the strengths and weaknesses of biological theories of personality?

Accepted Answer

Strengths: strongly supported by a large

Question 20

Anna trusts almost everyone and is generous and affectionate with her family and friends. Anna would score high in

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  openness/intellect. 
E)  extraversion. 
A)  agreeableness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  openness/intellect. 
E)  extraversion.

All of the following are major dimensions referred to as the Big Five EXCEPT

Roger is working on a project at home. However, his 4-year-old son seems to pester him the most when he is trying to solve a problem. Roger tries to ignore him, but usually gives in and stops what he is doing to pay attention to his son. Roger is actually

If you had to put together a synthesis of the various personality theories, which basic propositions or other elements of the three major approaches would you include? Explain your choices.

The temperament dimension of effortful control has been hypothesized as a precursor of which of the Big Five personality traits?

According to Bandura, what a child learns from watching someone else depends on

Of the following theories of personality, which is the most clearly developmental?

Erikson's psychoanalytic theory emphasizes __________ development.

Summarize how Erikson's theory is applied in the development of self-concept.

According to researchers, the key dimensions of temperament are activity level, approach/positive emotionality, inhibition and anxiety, negative emotionality/irritability/anger, and ________________.

Kelvin is very sociable, enthusiastic, generous, and forgiving. As an adult, he will score high on

Correlation between measures of behavioral inhibition in children and physiological measures, such as muscle tension, heart rate, dilation of the pupil of the eye, and the chemical composition of both urine and saliva indicate that

Ricardo is an efficient, organized, thorough business executive. He would score high in

Research on inhibition such as that done by Kagan has shown that

Dr. O'Hara is a psychoanalytic theorist. When treating a client, he will place the most emphasis on the

According to Rothbart (2011), the patterns of behavior we display in our earliest months

All of the following traits are characteristic of the oral stage EXCEPT

Psychoanalytic theories focus on the child's eventual personality and emotional health depending upon the __________ that develops in a particular family.

A three-year-old child would be in Erikson's stage of __________ .

What are the strengths and weaknesses of biological theories of personality?

Anna trusts almost everyone and is generous and affectionate with her family and friends. Anna would score high in

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Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

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Exam 9: Personality Development: Alternative Views

All of the following are major dimensions referred to as the Big Five EXCEPT

Roger is working on a project at home. However, his 4-year-old son seems to pester him the most when he is trying to solve a problem. Roger tries to ignore him, but usually gives in and stops what he is doing to pay attention to his son. Roger is actually

If you had to put together a synthesis of the various personality theories, which basic propositions or other elements of the three major approaches would you include? Explain your choices.

The temperament dimension of effortful control has been hypothesized as a precursor of which of the Big Five personality traits?

According to Bandura, what a child learns from watching someone else depends on

Of the following theories of personality, which is the most clearly developmental?

Erikson's psychoanalytic theory emphasizes __________ development.

Summarize how Erikson's theory is applied in the development of self-concept.

According to researchers, the key dimensions of temperament are activity level, approach/positive emotionality, inhibition and anxiety, negative emotionality/irritability/anger, and ________________.

Kelvin is very sociable, enthusiastic, generous, and forgiving. As an adult, he will score high on

Correlation between measures of behavioral inhibition in children and physiological measures, such as muscle tension, heart rate, dilation of the pupil of the eye, and the chemical composition of both urine and saliva indicate that

Ricardo is an efficient, organized, thorough business executive. He would score high in

Research on inhibition such as that done by Kagan has shown that

Dr. O'Hara is a psychoanalytic theorist. When treating a client, he will place the most emphasis on the

According to Rothbart (2011), the patterns of behavior we display in our earliest months

All of the following traits are characteristic of the oral stage EXCEPT

Psychoanalytic theories focus on the child's eventual personality and emotional health depending upon the __________ that develops in a particular family.

A three-year-old child would be in Erikson's stage of __________ .

What are the strengths and weaknesses of biological theories of personality?

Anna trusts almost everyone and is generous and affectionate with her family and friends. Anna would score high in

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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