Question 1

Which of the following is true about Freud's ideas about personality?

Accepted Answer

A) They are well-supported by research. 
B) They emphasize the physical influences on behaviors. 
C) They focus on conscious processes of which people are aware. 
D) They emphasize the influence of early childhood experiences on personality. 
A) They are well-supported by research. 
B) They emphasize the physical influences on behaviors. 
C) They focus on conscious processes of which people are aware. 
D) They emphasize the influence of early childhood experiences on personality.

Question 2

According to the biological trait theory, behavioral differences in introverts and extroverts are regulated by the .

Accepted Answer

A) reticular activating system RAS) 
B) behavioral approach system BAS) 
C) behavioral inhibition system BIS) 
D) amygdala 
A) reticular activating system RAS) 
B) behavioral approach system BAS) 
C) behavioral inhibition system BIS) 
D) amygdala

Question 3

If you are low on the trait of , then your behaviors will be relatively consistent across situations.

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism 
B) self-monitoring 
C) agreeableness 
D) subjective well-being 
A) neuroticism 
B) self-monitoring 
C) agreeableness 
D) subjective well-being

Question 4

As a child, Isaac was introverted, preferring quiet toys, books, and playing by himself.Now as an adult, Isaac has a solitary office job and enjoys quiet walks in the woods.The fact that he is still introverted as an adult is called a

Accepted Answer

A) biological tendency. 
B) peripheral adaptation. 
C) characteristic adaptation. 
D) basic tendency. 
A) biological tendency. 
B) peripheral adaptation. 
C) characteristic adaptation. 
D) basic tendency.

Question 5

Seeking to maximize personal growth through greater self-understanding is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) a person-centered approach. 
B) self-actualization. 
C) a cognitive-social approach. 
D) None of the answer options is correct. 
A) a person-centered approach. 
B) self-actualization. 
C) a cognitive-social approach. 
D) None of the answer options is correct.

Question 6

Compared to the Rorschach, the Thematic Apperception Test TAT) has been found to be

Accepted Answer

A) an accurate assessment of unconscious conflicts. 
B) less reliable. 
C) a better predictor of certain behaviors. 
D) more difficult to interpret. 
A) an accurate assessment of unconscious conflicts. 
B) less reliable. 
C) a better predictor of certain behaviors. 
D) more difficult to interpret.

Question 7

Freud's psychodynamic theory and Roger's person-centered theory are similar in that they both

Accepted Answer

A) state that unconscious influences can impact personality. 
B) focus primarily on early childhood experiences. 
C) emphasize the parent-child relationship in personality development. 
D) encourage unconditional positive regard to resolve personality fixations. 
A) state that unconscious influences can impact personality. 
B) focus primarily on early childhood experiences. 
C) emphasize the parent-child relationship in personality development. 
D) encourage unconditional positive regard to resolve personality fixations.

Question 8

Why is a wedding considered a strong situation?

Accepted Answer

A) There are many emotional responses involved. 
B) The serious nature causes people to exaggerate personality differences. 
C) There is a large number of people involved. 
D) The environment demands that everyone acts similarly. 
A) There are many emotional responses involved. 
B) The serious nature causes people to exaggerate personality differences. 
C) There is a large number of people involved. 
D) The environment demands that everyone acts similarly.

Question 9

According to research, which personality trait should increase as you age?

Accepted Answer

A) emotional stability 
B) neuroticism 
C) extraversion 
D) openness to new experiences 
A) emotional stability 
B) neuroticism 
C) extraversion 
D) openness to new experiences

Question 10

Vanessa believes that her low self-esteem is due to the fact that her family criticizes her career choice and other personal values.Vanessa believes in the theory of self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) objective appraisal 
B) self-reflection 
C) sociometer 
D) reflected appraisal 
A) objective appraisal 
B) self-reflection 
C) sociometer 
D) reflected appraisal

Question 11

After failing a test, Troy explained his poor performance by saying, "I planned to study really hard for this exam, but I was feeling sick, so I did poorly." During a previous exam, when Troy did well, he said that he studied for many hours and that all his hard work had paid off.Troy is showing evidence of

Accepted Answer

A) self-regulation. 
B) a self-serving bias. 
C) a positive illusion. 
D) self-deprecation. 
A) self-regulation. 
B) a self-serving bias. 
C) a positive illusion. 
D) self-deprecation.

Question 12

As a child, Jonah was awkward and did not have many friends.Consequently, he experienced low self-esteem.Now that he is older, he has developed many solid friendships and feels comfortable around and valued by others.As an adult, his self-esteem has improved dramatically.Which theory would predict this change in self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) terror management theory 
B) self-monitoring theory 
C) social schema theory 
D) sociometer theory 
A) terror management theory 
B) self-monitoring theory 
C) social schema theory 
D) sociometer theory

Question 13

Shariah has noticed that people in her social group have been avoiding her.They no longer call her or ask her to go out with them.Shariah used to have high self-esteem, but now she is experiencing low self-esteem.What theory would predict this change in her self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) social conformity theory 
B) self-discrepancy theory 
C) sociometer theory 
D) self-appraisal theory 
A) social conformity theory 
B) self-discrepancy theory 
C) sociometer theory 
D) self-appraisal theory

Question 14

Fowsia and Ahmed live in Africa, and Lucy and Frank live in the United States.Given your knowledge about gender differences in personality, what can you predict about how these two couples will score on a personality assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) Neither couple will show any gender differences. 
B) Fowsia and Ahmed will show more gender differences. 
C) Lucy and Frank will show more gender differences. 
D) Both couples will show equal gender differences. 
A) Neither couple will show any gender differences. 
B) Fowsia and Ahmed will show more gender differences. 
C) Lucy and Frank will show more gender differences. 
D) Both couples will show equal gender differences.

Question 15

The cocktail party phenomenon provides evidence that

Accepted Answer

A) most people prefer being around others to being alone. 
B) people gossip more in small groups rather than large groups. 
C) people process information relevant to the self automatically and deeply. 
D) an extravert's behavioral inhibition system is inactive during social situations. 
A) most people prefer being around others to being alone. 
B) people gossip more in small groups rather than large groups. 
C) people process information relevant to the self automatically and deeply. 
D) an extravert's behavioral inhibition system is inactive during social situations.

Question 16

In Eysenck's biological trait theory, psychoticism means

Accepted Answer

A) having a psychological disorder. 
B) showing little or no emotion. 
C) showing dramatic mood swings. 
D) being impulsive and self-centered. 
A) having a psychological disorder. 
B) showing little or no emotion. 
C) showing dramatic mood swings. 
D) being impulsive and self-centered.

Question 17

Although specific genes seem to be involved in personality, the effects of these genes on behavior are small.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental factors, such as culture, typically override genetic effects. 
B) Free will is more important in determining behavior. 
C) Multiple genes interact, and they may act in opposite ways. 
D) Genetic effects weaken over time. 
A) Environmental factors, such as culture, typically override genetic effects. 
B) Free will is more important in determining behavior. 
C) Multiple genes interact, and they may act in opposite ways. 
D) Genetic effects weaken over time.

Question 18

Walter Mischel has argued that personality theories have difficulty predicting behavior because

Accepted Answer

A) the typical personality measure is characterized by low reliability. 
B) our behavior is more responsive to situations than personality theories assume. 
C) personality predicts conscious behaviors but not automatic behaviors. 
D) personality measures use self-report instead of objective methods of assessment. 
A) the typical personality measure is characterized by low reliability. 
B) our behavior is more responsive to situations than personality theories assume. 
C) personality predicts conscious behaviors but not automatic behaviors. 
D) personality measures use self-report instead of objective methods of assessment.

Question 19

Someone who is more focused on her own needs, feels that she is more valuable than others, and feels angry when challenged, shows behaviors consistent with

Accepted Answer

A) no self-esteem. 
B) a dependent personality. 
C) a narcissistic personality. 
D) multiple personality disorder. 
A) no self-esteem. 
B) a dependent personality. 
C) a narcissistic personality. 
D) multiple personality disorder.

Question 20

Dr.Heinz, a therapist, takes a psychodynamic approach to personality.Which of the following techniques would Dr.Heinz be LEAST likely to use with someone?

Accepted Answer

A) the Rorschach inkblot test 
B) the Thematic Apperception Test TAT) 
C) the California Q-Sort 
D) dream analysis 
A) the Rorschach inkblot test 
B) the Thematic Apperception Test TAT) 
C) the California Q-Sort 
D) dream analysis

Which of the following is true about Freud's ideas about personality?

According to the biological trait theory, behavioral differences in introverts and extroverts are regulated by the .

If you are low on the trait of , then your behaviors will be relatively consistent across situations.

As a child, Isaac was introverted, preferring quiet toys, books, and playing by himself.Now as an adult, Isaac has a solitary office job and enjoys quiet walks in the woods.The fact that he is still introverted as an adult is called a

Seeking to maximize personal growth through greater self-understanding is referred to as

Compared to the Rorschach, the Thematic Apperception Test TAT) has been found to be

Freud's psychodynamic theory and Roger's person-centered theory are similar in that they both

Why is a wedding considered a strong situation?

According to research, which personality trait should increase as you age?

Vanessa believes that her low self-esteem is due to the fact that her family criticizes her career choice and other personal values.Vanessa believes in the theory of self-esteem.

Shariah has noticed that people in her social group have been avoiding her.They no longer call her or ask her to go out with them.Shariah used to have high self-esteem, but now she is experiencing low self-esteem.What theory would predict this change in her self-esteem?

Fowsia and Ahmed live in Africa, and Lucy and Frank live in the United States.Given your knowledge about gender differences in personality, what can you predict about how these two couples will score on a personality assessment?

The cocktail party phenomenon provides evidence that

In Eysenck's biological trait theory, psychoticism means

Although specific genes seem to be involved in personality, the effects of these genes on behavior are small.Why?

Walter Mischel has argued that personality theories have difficulty predicting behavior because

Someone who is more focused on her own needs, feels that she is more valuable than others, and feels angry when challenged, shows behaviors consistent with

Dr.Heinz, a therapist, takes a psychodynamic approach to personality.Which of the following techniques would Dr.Heinz be LEAST likely to use with someone?

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Exam 13: Personality

Which of the following is true about Freud's ideas about personality?

According to the biological trait theory, behavioral differences in introverts and extroverts are regulated by the .

If you are low on the trait of , then your behaviors will be relatively consistent across situations.

As a child, Isaac was introverted, preferring quiet toys, books, and playing by himself.Now as an adult, Isaac has a solitary office job and enjoys quiet walks in the woods.The fact that he is still introverted as an adult is called a

Seeking to maximize personal growth through greater self-understanding is referred to as

Compared to the Rorschach, the Thematic Apperception Test TAT) has been found to be

Freud's psychodynamic theory and Roger's person-centered theory are similar in that they both

Why is a wedding considered a strong situation?

According to research, which personality trait should increase as you age?

Vanessa believes that her low self-esteem is due to the fact that her family criticizes her career choice and other personal values.Vanessa believes in the theory of self-esteem.

Shariah has noticed that people in her social group have been avoiding her.They no longer call her or ask her to go out with them.Shariah used to have high self-esteem, but now she is experiencing low self-esteem.What theory would predict this change in her self-esteem?

Fowsia and Ahmed live in Africa, and Lucy and Frank live in the United States.Given your knowledge about gender differences in personality, what can you predict about how these two couples will score on a personality assessment?

The cocktail party phenomenon provides evidence that

In Eysenck's biological trait theory, psychoticism means

Although specific genes seem to be involved in personality, the effects of these genes on behavior are small.Why?

Walter Mischel has argued that personality theories have difficulty predicting behavior because

Someone who is more focused on her own needs, feels that she is more valuable than others, and feels angry when challenged, shows behaviors consistent with

Dr.Heinz, a therapist, takes a psychodynamic approach to personality.Which of the following techniques would Dr.Heinz be LEAST likely to use with someone?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behaviour

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language and Intelligence

Human Development

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Health and Wellbeing

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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