Question 1

The belief that people tend naturally toward self-perfection is one of the roots of the self-actualization perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The trait perspective suggests human nature is a set of relatively permanent qualities embedded in a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The cognitive perspective suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  mental organization influences how people think but not how they behave. 
B)  human nature involves deriving meaning from experiences. 
C)  personality does not exist. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  mental organization influences how people think but not how they behave. 
B)  human nature involves deriving meaning from experiences. 
C)  personality does not exist. 
D)  all of the above B

Question 4

The personality concept helps us to:

Accepted Answer

A)  understand the behavior of others. 
B)  predict how people will behave in certain situations. 
C)  understand our own behavior. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  understand the behavior of others. 
B)  predict how people will behave in certain situations. 
C)  understand our own behavior. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

In characterizing Freud's ideas about testability, it is most accurate to say that he:

Accepted Answer

A)  insisted that his theoretical ideas be supported by research. 
B)  preferred that his theoretical ideas be supported by research but recognized that some of them were untestable. 
C)  was not interested in whether or not his theoretical ideas were supported by research. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  insisted that his theoretical ideas be supported by research. 
B)  preferred that his theoretical ideas be supported by research but recognized that some of them were untestable. 
C)  was not interested in whether or not his theoretical ideas were supported by research. 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

A good theory needs to generate novel predictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Newer theories in personality psychology tend to __________than older theories.

Accepted Answer

A)  explain more aspects of personality 
B)  explain fewer aspects of personality 
C)  rely more on case studies 
D)  be less parsimonious 
A)  explain more aspects of personality 
B)  explain fewer aspects of personality 
C)  rely more on case studies 
D)  be less parsimonious

Question 8

Results from psychological research often fail to fully support predictions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The social learning perspective emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  constancy in personality. 
B)  change in personality. 
C)  school and peer influences on personality, but not family influences. 
D)  parental influences but not peer influences. 
A)  constancy in personality. 
B)  change in personality. 
C)  school and peer influences on personality, but not family influences. 
D)  parental influences but not peer influences.

Question 10

Most personality theories have some ambiguity, making it unclear exactly what their predictions should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Allport's definition of personality includes all of the following points EXCEPT the idea that personality:

Accepted Answer

A)  has organization. 
B)  is a causal force. 
C)  shows up in patterns. 
D)  is a purely psychological concept. 
A)  has organization. 
B)  is a causal force. 
C)  shows up in patterns. 
D)  is a purely psychological concept.

Question 12

Which of the following criteria should a good theory fit?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be parsimonious. 
B)  It should "feel" right. 
C)  It should be testable. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  It should be parsimonious. 
B)  It should "feel" right. 
C)  It should be testable. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

According to the organismic perspective on personality:

Accepted Answer

A)  sex drive has a primary influence on personality. 
B)  people do not have free will. 
C)  every person has the potential to grow into a person of value. 
D)  environment is less important than biology. 
A)  sex drive has a primary influence on personality. 
B)  people do not have free will. 
C)  every person has the potential to grow into a person of value. 
D)  environment is less important than biology.

Question 14

No two personalities are exactly alike. This is captured by the notion of:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic differences. 
B)  differences in socialization. 
C)  individual differences. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  genetic differences. 
B)  differences in socialization. 
C)  individual differences. 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The BAS is thought to be responsible for many kinds of positive emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Psychologists typically use the term personality to refer to specific characteristics of specific persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Accurate assessment of personality is necessary:

Accepted Answer

A)  to conduct valid research on personality. 
B)  for making smart hiring decisions. 
C)  for treating mental illness. 
D)  all of the above
True and False 
A)  to conduct valid research on personality. 
B)  for making smart hiring decisions. 
C)  for treating mental illness. 
D)  all of the above
True and False

Question 18

A theory is sufficient if it provides an explanation for known facts; it need not allow you to make new predictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Theories should be open to the possibility of being disconfirmed as well as to the possibility of being supported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Personality psychologists only use objective information when evaluating theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The belief that people tend naturally toward self-perfection is one of the roots of the self-actualization perspective.

The trait perspective suggests human nature is a set of relatively permanent qualities embedded in a person.

The cognitive perspective suggests that:

The personality concept helps us to:

In characterizing Freud's ideas about testability, it is most accurate to say that he:

A good theory needs to generate novel predictions.

Newer theories in personality psychology tend to __________than older theories.

Results from psychological research often fail to fully support predictions

The social learning perspective emphasizes:

Most personality theories have some ambiguity, making it unclear exactly what their predictions should be.

Allport's definition of personality includes all of the following points EXCEPT the idea that personality:

Which of the following criteria should a good theory fit?

According to the organismic perspective on personality:

No two personalities are exactly alike. This is captured by the notion of:

The BAS is thought to be responsible for many kinds of positive emotions.

Psychologists typically use the term personality to refer to specific characteristics of specific persons.

Accurate assessment of personality is necessary:

A theory is sufficient if it provides an explanation for known facts; it need not allow you to make new predictions.

Theories should be open to the possibility of being disconfirmed as well as to the possibility of being supported.

Personality psychologists only use objective information when evaluating theories.

Methods in the Study of Personality

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

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Exam 1: What Is Personality Psychology

The belief that people tend naturally toward self-perfection is one of the roots of the self-actualization perspective.

The trait perspective suggests human nature is a set of relatively permanent qualities embedded in a person.

The cognitive perspective suggests that:

The personality concept helps us to:

In characterizing Freud's ideas about testability, it is most accurate to say that he:

A good theory needs to generate novel predictions.

Newer theories in personality psychology tend to __________than older theories.

Results from psychological research often fail to fully support predictions

The social learning perspective emphasizes:

Most personality theories have some ambiguity, making it unclear exactly what their predictions should be.

Allport's definition of personality includes all of the following points EXCEPT the idea that personality:

Which of the following criteria should a good theory fit?

According to the organismic perspective on personality:

No two personalities are exactly alike. This is captured by the notion of:

The BAS is thought to be responsible for many kinds of positive emotions.

Psychologists typically use the term personality to refer to specific characteristics of specific persons.

Accurate assessment of personality is necessary:

A theory is sufficient if it provides an explanation for known facts; it need not allow you to make new predictions.

Theories should be open to the possibility of being disconfirmed as well as to the possibility of being supported.

Personality psychologists only use objective information when evaluating theories.

Methods in the Study of Personality

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

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