Question 1

Exposing a person to simulated conditions to learn how he or she reacts under those conditions is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exposing a person to simulated conditions to...

Question 2

Jeffery has a "mental picture" of his own personality, which he creatively builds out of his daily experiences. This "mental picture" is Jeffery's __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jeffery has a "mental picture" of his...

Question 3

Temporary moments of self-actualization, in which a person has feelings of ecstasy, harmony, and deep meaning, are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Temporary moments of self-actualization, in which a...

Question 4

People who score high on which dimension of personality tend to perform well at work, do well in school, rarely have automobile accidents, and even live longer?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to experience 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  extroversion 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  openness to experience 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  extroversion 
D)  agreeableness

Question 5

Introverts are more likely to divorce, and introverted men are less likely to live with their children after divorce

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Raymond Cattell called the visible or observable traits of your personality __________ traits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Raymond Cattell called the visible or observable...

Question 7

To reduce sexual tension, which of the following structures may be forced to sublimate sexual energies into activities, such as sports, music, or dancing?

Accepted Answer

A)  ego 
B)  id 
C)  ego ideal 
D)  conscience 
A)  ego 
B)  id 
C)  ego ideal 
D)  conscience

Question 8

Although recognized in all personality theories, the role of private, subjective experience and personal growth tends to be maximized in

Accepted Answer

A)  the trait theories. 
B)  the psychoanalytic theory. 
C)  the humanistic theories. 
D)  none of these theories. 
A)  the trait theories. 
B)  the psychoanalytic theory. 
C)  the humanistic theories. 
D)  none of these theories.

Question 9

The term "situational determinants" implies that

Accepted Answer

A)  personality is stable, but the environment is not. 
B)  personality is strongly influenced by the situation. 
C)  a child's personality is more changeable than an adult's. 
D)  personality is only partially hereditary. 
A)  personality is stable, but the environment is not. 
B)  personality is strongly influenced by the situation. 
C)  a child's personality is more changeable than an adult's. 
D)  personality is only partially hereditary.

Question 10

Rogers described mismatches between one's self-image and one's ideal self as a state of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rogers described mismatches between one's self-image and...

Question 11

Melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic, and sanguine were the four types of temperament recognized by the ancient __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic, and sanguine were the...

Question 12

Surface and source traits are the trait classifications of

Accepted Answer

A)  Julian Rotter. 
B)  Walter Mischel. 
C)  Raymond Cattell. 
D)  Gordon Allport. 
A)  Julian Rotter. 
B)  Walter Mischel. 
C)  Raymond Cattell. 
D)  Gordon Allport.

Question 13

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why. Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

Accepted Answer

A)  preconscious workings of the ego. 
B)  conscious workings of the id. 
C)  unconscious workings of the superego. 
D)  postconscious workings of the ideal self. 
A)  preconscious workings of the ego. 
B)  conscious workings of the id. 
C)  unconscious workings of the superego. 
D)  postconscious workings of the ideal self.

Question 14

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The MMPI-2 is one of the most widely used objective personality tests. 
B)  Each single item on the MMPI-2 relates important information about the person who has taken the test. 
C)  The MMPI-2 has 567 items to which the test taker must respond "true" or "false." 
D)  The validity scales on the MMPI-2 reveal whether a person's scores should be discarded. 
A)  The MMPI-2 is one of the most widely used objective personality tests. 
B)  Each single item on the MMPI-2 relates important information about the person who has taken the test. 
C)  The MMPI-2 has 567 items to which the test taker must respond "true" or "false." 
D)  The validity scales on the MMPI-2 reveal whether a person's scores should be discarded.

Question 15

The theories that place importance on the external environment and on the effects of conditioning and learning are the

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic theories. 
B)  psychodynamic theories. 
C)  behaviorist theories. 
D)  trait theories. 
A)  humanistic theories. 
B)  psychodynamic theories. 
C)  behaviorist theories. 
D)  trait theories.

Question 16

According to twin studies, the role of environment in shaping personality is

Accepted Answer

A)  small but detectable. 
B)  as much or more important than heredity. 
C)  overestimated. 
D)  negligible. 
A)  small but detectable. 
B)  as much or more important than heredity. 
C)  overestimated. 
D)  negligible.

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct ordering of Freud's psychosexual stages and latency period?

Accepted Answer

A)  anal, phallic, latency, oral, genital 
B)  oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital 
C)  genital, latency, phallic, oral, anal 
D)  genital, oral, anal, phallic, latency 
A)  anal, phallic, latency, oral, genital 
B)  oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital 
C)  genital, latency, phallic, oral, anal 
D)  genital, oral, anal, phallic, latency

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions in the "Big Five" factor model of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to experience 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  melancholia 
A)  openness to experience 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  melancholia

Question 19

Gina and Tina are identical twins who were separated at birth and grew up in different families. Which of the following aspects of their lives is more likely to be due to genetic similarities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both sing alto and are accomplished musicians. 
B)  Both married men who were named Tim. 
C)  Both drive red Mustang convertibles. 
D)  Both use the same shampoo and toothpaste. 
A)  Both sing alto and are accomplished musicians. 
B)  Both married men who were named Tim. 
C)  Both drive red Mustang convertibles. 
D)  Both use the same shampoo and toothpaste.

Question 20

Which of the following concepts would NOT be a part of the social learning theory of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-reinforcement 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  psychological situation 
A)  self-reinforcement 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  psychological situation

Exposing a person to simulated conditions to learn how he or she reacts under those conditions is called __________.

Jeffery has a "mental picture" of his own personality, which he creatively builds out of his daily experiences. This "mental picture" is Jeffery's __________

Temporary moments of self-actualization, in which a person has feelings of ecstasy, harmony, and deep meaning, are called __________.

People who score high on which dimension of personality tend to perform well at work, do well in school, rarely have automobile accidents, and even live longer?

Introverts are more likely to divorce, and introverted men are less likely to live with their children after divorce

Raymond Cattell called the visible or observable traits of your personality __________ traits.

To reduce sexual tension, which of the following structures may be forced to sublimate sexual energies into activities, such as sports, music, or dancing?

Although recognized in all personality theories, the role of private, subjective experience and personal growth tends to be maximized in

The term "situational determinants" implies that

Rogers described mismatches between one's self-image and one's ideal self as a state of __________.

Melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic, and sanguine were the four types of temperament recognized by the ancient __________.

Surface and source traits are the trait classifications of

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why. Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which of the following statements is FALSE?

The theories that place importance on the external environment and on the effects of conditioning and learning are the

According to twin studies, the role of environment in shaping personality is

Which of the following is the correct ordering of Freud's psychosexual stages and latency period?

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions in the "Big Five" factor model of personality?

Gina and Tina are identical twins who were separated at birth and grew up in different families. Which of the following aspects of their lives is more likely to be due to genetic similarities?

Which of the following concepts would NOT be a part of the social learning theory of personality?

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Exam 11: Personality

Exposing a person to simulated conditions to learn how he or she reacts under those conditions is called __________.

Jeffery has a "mental picture" of his own personality, which he creatively builds out of his daily experiences. This "mental picture" is Jeffery's __________

Temporary moments of self-actualization, in which a person has feelings of ecstasy, harmony, and deep meaning, are called __________.

People who score high on which dimension of personality tend to perform well at work, do well in school, rarely have automobile accidents, and even live longer?

Introverts are more likely to divorce, and introverted men are less likely to live with their children after divorce

Raymond Cattell called the visible or observable traits of your personality __________ traits.

To reduce sexual tension, which of the following structures may be forced to sublimate sexual energies into activities, such as sports, music, or dancing?

Although recognized in all personality theories, the role of private, subjective experience and personal growth tends to be maximized in

The term "situational determinants" implies that

Rogers described mismatches between one's self-image and one's ideal self as a state of __________.

Melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic, and sanguine were the four types of temperament recognized by the ancient __________.

Surface and source traits are the trait classifications of

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why. Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

Regarding the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), which of the following statements is FALSE?

The theories that place importance on the external environment and on the effects of conditioning and learning are the

According to twin studies, the role of environment in shaping personality is

Which of the following is the correct ordering of Freud's psychosexual stages and latency period?

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions in the "Big Five" factor model of personality?

Gina and Tina are identical twins who were separated at birth and grew up in different families. Which of the following aspects of their lives is more likely to be due to genetic similarities?

Which of the following concepts would NOT be a part of the social learning theory of personality?

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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