Question 1

Extraverts are less impaired on experimental tasks by noise than are introverts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The term "BIS" in Gray's theory refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Behavioral Impulse Syndrome. 
B)  behavior, intellect, and selectivity. 
C)  belief, inspiration, and sublimation. 
D)  the Behavioral Inhibition System. 
A)  the Behavioral Impulse Syndrome. 
B)  behavior, intellect, and selectivity. 
C)  belief, inspiration, and sublimation. 
D)  the Behavioral Inhibition System.

Question 3

According to the text, biological theories have clear operational definitions of theoretical constructs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The fundamental assumption of evolutionary approaches is that

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic variations that enhance reproductive success will become more frequent over generations as a result of natural selection. 
B)  males are superior to females. 
C)  biology influences physical but not behavioral characteristics. 
D)  experience does not influence personality. 
A)  genetic variations that enhance reproductive success will become more frequent over generations as a result of natural selection. 
B)  males are superior to females. 
C)  biology influences physical but not behavioral characteristics. 
D)  experience does not influence personality.

Question 5

What do we know about the influence of heredity on personality?

Accepted Answer

The influence of heredity on personality

Question 6

Joseph LeDoux is quoted as saying that nature and nurture "speak the same language." Explain what
he meant by this.

Accepted Answer

Joseph LeDoux, a prominent neuroscientis

Question 7

Personality is influenced very little, if at all, by heredity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In J. A. Gray's theory, the BAS would be most active when a person is

Accepted Answer

A)  sleeping. 
B)  avoiding a feared event. 
C)  approaching a pleasant experience. 
D)  studying for a test. 
A)  sleeping. 
B)  avoiding a feared event. 
C)  approaching a pleasant experience. 
D)  studying for a test.

Question 9

Sexual jealousy

Accepted Answer

A)  is an evolved psychological mechanism. 
B)  is more frequent among females than among males. 
C)  is learned, not innate. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is an evolved psychological mechanism. 
B)  is more frequent among females than among males. 
C)  is learned, not innate. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Introverts are more influenced by reward than are extraverts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In Eysenck's theory, neuroticism is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  greater emotional arousal. 
B)  greater activity in the limbic system. 
C)  greater use of defense mechanisms. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  greater emotional arousal. 
B)  greater activity in the limbic system. 
C)  greater use of defense mechanisms. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Pavlov's dogs differed in the level of stimulation they tolerated before inhibition of cortical arousal
began.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A child's survival and psychological health depend on good parenting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Altruism is a rationally calculated act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The trait of sensation seeking is associated with preference for stimulating experiences and risky
sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Parental uncertainty

Accepted Answer

A)  is greater in males than in females. 
B)  contributes to sexual jealousy in females. 
C)  explains reciprocal altruism. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is greater in males than in females. 
B)  contributes to sexual jealousy in females. 
C)  explains reciprocal altruism. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Besides Extraversion and Neuroticism, Eysenck proposed a factor he called

Accepted Answer

A)  Introversion. 
B)  Melancholia. 
C)  Psychoticism. 
D)  Sensation Seeking. 
A)  Introversion. 
B)  Melancholia. 
C)  Psychoticism. 
D)  Sensation Seeking.

Question 18

The neurotransmitter __________ is active in conveying rewards and positive incentives to the brain, in Gray's theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 19

Sexual jealousy is an evolved psychological mechanism to help ensure certainty about paternity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Aggression against other humans has no evolutionary function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Extraverts are less impaired on experimental tasks by noise than are introverts.

The term "BIS" in Gray's theory refers to

According to the text, biological theories have clear operational definitions of theoretical constructs.

The fundamental assumption of evolutionary approaches is that

What do we know about the influence of heredity on personality?

Joseph LeDoux is quoted as saying that nature and nurture "speak the same language." Explain what he meant by this.

Personality is influenced very little, if at all, by heredity.

In J. A. Gray's theory, the BAS would be most active when a person is

Sexual jealousy

Introverts are more influenced by reward than are extraverts.

In Eysenck's theory, neuroticism is associated with

Pavlov's dogs differed in the level of stimulation they tolerated before inhibition of cortical arousal began.

A child's survival and psychological health depend on good parenting.

Altruism is a rationally calculated act.

The trait of sensation seeking is associated with preference for stimulating experiences and risky sexual behavior.

Parental uncertainty

Besides Extraversion and Neuroticism, Eysenck proposed a factor he called

The neurotransmitter __________ is active in conveying rewards and positive incentives to the brain, in Gray's theory.

Sexual jealousy is an evolved psychological mechanism to help ensure certainty about paternity.

Aggression against other humans has no evolutionary function.

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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Exam 9: Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

Extraverts are less impaired on experimental tasks by noise than are introverts.

The term "BIS" in Gray's theory refers to

According to the text, biological theories have clear operational definitions of theoretical constructs.

The fundamental assumption of evolutionary approaches is that

What do we know about the influence of heredity on personality?

Joseph LeDoux is quoted as saying that nature and nurture "speak the same language." Explain what he meant by this.

Personality is influenced very little, if at all, by heredity.

In J. A. Gray's theory, the BAS would be most active when a person is

Sexual jealousy

Introverts are more influenced by reward than are extraverts.

In Eysenck's theory, neuroticism is associated with

Pavlov's dogs differed in the level of stimulation they tolerated before inhibition of cortical arousal began.

A child's survival and psychological health depend on good parenting.

Altruism is a rationally calculated act.

The trait of sensation seeking is associated with preference for stimulating experiences and risky sexual behavior.

Parental uncertainty

Besides Extraversion and Neuroticism, Eysenck proposed a factor he called

The neurotransmitter __________ is active in conveying rewards and positive incentives to the brain, in Gray's theory.

Sexual jealousy is an evolved psychological mechanism to help ensure certainty about paternity.

Aggression against other humans has no evolutionary function.

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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