Question 1

Specific processes that have evolved because they solve particular adaptive problems of survival are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolved coping skills 
B)  Evolved psychosocial mechanisms 
C)  Unconscious processes 
D)  Evolved psychological mechanisms 
A)  Evolved coping skills 
B)  Evolved psychosocial mechanisms 
C)  Unconscious processes 
D)  Evolved psychological mechanisms

Question 2

Evolutionary theory can explain sexual attraction but not long-term relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Altruism cannot be explained by evolutionary theory, since it decreases survival and reproduction for
the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Reward dependence is associated with low levels of norepinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Clark and Watson, Extraversion is associated with positive emotionality and
Neuroticism is associated with negative emotionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People scoring high on Psychoticism are typically

Accepted Answer

A)  impulsive, hostile, sadistic, and unempathic. 
B)  out of contact with reality. 
C)  schizophrenic. 
D)  well-liked. 
A)  impulsive, hostile, sadistic, and unempathic. 
B)  out of contact with reality. 
C)  schizophrenic. 
D)  well-liked.

Question 7

In Gray's theory, __________ are more influenced by reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  introverts 
B)  extraverts 
C)  children 
D)  psychotics 
A)  introverts 
B)  extraverts 
C)  children 
D)  psychotics

Question 8

The best way to raise a child who has an inhibited temperament, in order to produce a well-adapted personality, is to

Accepted Answer

A)  continue setting high standards for the child to achieve. 
B)  encourage the child to explore the environment and give warnings when appropriate. 
C)  do not interfere with the child's innate tendencies. 
D)  provide strict discipline. 
A)  continue setting high standards for the child to achieve. 
B)  encourage the child to explore the environment and give warnings when appropriate. 
C)  do not interfere with the child's innate tendencies. 
D)  provide strict discipline.

Question 9

J. A. Gray's theory describes biological differences in the approach and avoidance motivational
systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Gray's theory, the term "BAS" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior, affect, and situation 
B)  Behavioral Activation System 
C)  belief, action, and situation 
D)  brain, axon, and synapse 
A)  behavior, affect, and situation 
B)  Behavioral Activation System 
C)  belief, action, and situation 
D)  brain, axon, and synapse

Question 11

Low status males tend to mate more than high status males because females view them as more likely to stick around and help raise and protect their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the implications of Pavlov's conditioning studies for human personality.

Accepted Answer

Pavlov's conditioning studies have signi

Question 13

Harm avoidance is associated with high levels of serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rewarding experiences and drug abuse are associated with the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  serotonin. 
A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  dopamine. 
C)  epinephrine. 
D)  serotonin.

Question 15

Evolutionary theory describes males as more concerned than females with achieving status and
dominance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Temperament researchers have found that, confronted with the same novel situation, some babies
play calmly while others seem afraid and cry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evolutionary approaches emphasize universal human tendencies, more than do other biological
approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Temperament is a biological basis for personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Evolutionary theory proposes that every trait that now exists has adaptive value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

High levels of BIS activity are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal behavior. 
B)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  criminal behavior. 
B)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  all of the above

Specific processes that have evolved because they solve particular adaptive problems of survival are called:

Evolutionary theory can explain sexual attraction but not long-term relationships.

Altruism cannot be explained by evolutionary theory, since it decreases survival and reproduction for the individual.

Reward dependence is associated with low levels of norepinephrine.

According to Clark and Watson, Extraversion is associated with positive emotionality and Neuroticism is associated with negative emotionality.

People scoring high on Psychoticism are typically

In Gray's theory, __________ are more influenced by reward.

The best way to raise a child who has an inhibited temperament, in order to produce a well-adapted personality, is to

J. A. Gray's theory describes biological differences in the approach and avoidance motivational systems.

In Gray's theory, the term "BAS" refers to

Low status males tend to mate more than high status males because females view them as more likely to stick around and help raise and protect their children.

Describe the implications of Pavlov's conditioning studies for human personality.

Harm avoidance is associated with high levels of serotonin.

Rewarding experiences and drug abuse are associated with the neurotransmitter

Evolutionary theory describes males as more concerned than females with achieving status and dominance.

Temperament researchers have found that, confronted with the same novel situation, some babies play calmly while others seem afraid and cry.

Evolutionary approaches emphasize universal human tendencies, more than do other biological approaches.

Temperament is a biological basis for personality.

Evolutionary theory proposes that every trait that now exists has adaptive value.

High levels of BIS activity are associated with

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

Specific processes that have evolved because they solve particular adaptive problems of survival are called:

Evolutionary theory can explain sexual attraction but not long-term relationships.

Altruism cannot be explained by evolutionary theory, since it decreases survival and reproduction for the individual.

Reward dependence is associated with low levels of norepinephrine.

According to Clark and Watson, Extraversion is associated with positive emotionality and Neuroticism is associated with negative emotionality.

People scoring high on Psychoticism are typically

In Gray's theory, __________ are more influenced by reward.

The best way to raise a child who has an inhibited temperament, in order to produce a well-adapted personality, is to

J. A. Gray's theory describes biological differences in the approach and avoidance motivational systems.

In Gray's theory, the term "BAS" refers to

Low status males tend to mate more than high status males because females view them as more likely to stick around and help raise and protect their children.

Describe the implications of Pavlov's conditioning studies for human personality.

Harm avoidance is associated with high levels of serotonin.

Rewarding experiences and drug abuse are associated with the neurotransmitter

Evolutionary theory describes males as more concerned than females with achieving status and dominance.

Temperament researchers have found that, confronted with the same novel situation, some babies play calmly while others seem afraid and cry.

Evolutionary approaches emphasize universal human tendencies, more than do other biological approaches.

Temperament is a biological basis for personality.

Evolutionary theory proposes that every trait that now exists has adaptive value.

High levels of BIS activity are associated with

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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