Question 1

A concern with the pattern and organization of traits is seen in the work of

Accepted Answer

A)  Allport and Cattell. 
B)  Eysenck and Cattell. 
C)  Allport and Eysenck. 
D)  Allport, Eysenck, and Cattell. 
A)  Allport and Cattell. 
B)  Eysenck and Cattell. 
C)  Allport and Eysenck. 
D)  Allport, Eysenck, and Cattell.

Question 2

Returning to Cronbach's discussion of the two disciplines in psychology, Eysenck

Accepted Answer

A)  supports correlation research. 
B)  supports experimental research. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  supports correlation research. 
B)  supports experimental research. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 3

Both Eysenck and Cattell emphasized the importance of genetics to traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Behaviors that appear to be similar but do not actually vary together are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  surface traits. 
B)  source traits. 
C)  temperament traits. 
D)  factors. 
A)  surface traits. 
B)  source traits. 
C)  temperament traits. 
D)  factors.

Question 5

Allport found value in the use of factor analysis to define traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which form of data relates to behavior in everyday situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  OT-data. 
B)  S-data. 
C)  Q-data. 
D)  L-data. 
A)  OT-data. 
B)  S-data. 
C)  Q-data. 
D)  L-data.

Question 7

Idiographic research is the intense study of individuals for the purpose of establishing general principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is important for Cattell's theory that

Accepted Answer

A)  different types of data should yield different personality traits or factors. 
B)  different types of data should yield the same personality traits or factors. 
C)  different types of data should yield the same surface traits but different source traits. 
D)  different types of data should yield different source traits and different surface traits. 
A)  different types of data should yield different personality traits or factors. 
B)  different types of data should yield the same personality traits or factors. 
C)  different types of data should yield the same surface traits but different source traits. 
D)  different types of data should yield different source traits and different surface traits.

Question 9

The basic assumption of the trait point of view is that

Accepted Answer

A)  people are similar in some ways. 
B)  people possess broad predispositions to respond. 
C)  people are unique in some ways. 
D)  people possess energies that can be directed in multiple directions. 
A)  people are similar in some ways. 
B)  people possess broad predispositions to respond. 
C)  people are unique in some ways. 
D)  people possess energies that can be directed in multiple directions.

Question 10

According to Allport, which of the following represent the least conspicuous and generalized dispositions?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardinal traits. 
B)  secondary traits. 
C)  tertiary dispositions. 
D)  central traits. 
A)  cardinal traits. 
B)  secondary traits. 
C)  tertiary dispositions. 
D)  central traits.

Question 11

The following theorists use factor analysis in their research efforts

Accepted Answer

A)  Allport and Cattell. 
B)  Eysenck and Cattell. 
C)  Allport and Eysenck. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  Allport and Cattell. 
B)  Eysenck and Cattell. 
C)  Allport and Eysenck. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

For Eysenck, the concept of superfactor

Accepted Answer

A)  allows one to say that people are one type or another. 
B)  allows one to avoid dealing with dimensions. 
C)  refers to basic dimensions. 
D)  is the basis for using factor analysis. 
A)  allows one to say that people are one type or another. 
B)  allows one to avoid dealing with dimensions. 
C)  refers to basic dimensions. 
D)  is the basis for using factor analysis.

Question 13

The hierarchy emphasized by trait theorists is

Accepted Answer

A)  types, habits, responses, traits. 
B)  habits, types, responses, traits. 
C)  habits, responses, types, traits. 
D)  responses, habits, traits, types. 
A)  types, habits, responses, traits. 
B)  habits, types, responses, traits. 
C)  habits, responses, types, traits. 
D)  responses, habits, traits, types.

Question 14

Introverts are

Accepted Answer

A)  restrained. 
B)  easily aroused by events. 
C)  inhibited. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  restrained. 
B)  easily aroused by events. 
C)  inhibited. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Eysenck's suggestion that there is a biological basis for his dimensions has received considerable research support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Eysenck said that introversion was worse than extraversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For Allport, evidence for the existence of a trait was

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency in behavior. 
B)  physiological data. 
C)  identical behavior in various situations. 
D)  reliability of observations. 
A)  consistency in behavior. 
B)  physiological data. 
C)  identical behavior in various situations. 
D)  reliability of observations.

Question 18

Cattell's theory asserts that ________ traits are the building blocks of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  surface 
B)  ability 
C)  source 
D)  dynamic 
A)  surface 
B)  ability 
C)  source 
D)  dynamic

Question 19

Source traits are not useful in personality research because they don't get at underlying regularities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The dimension listed below that is not one of the dimensions emphasized by Eysenck is

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion-extraversion. 
B)  neuroticism (stable-unstable). 
C)  complexity-simplicity. 
D)  all of the above are emphasized by Eysenck. 
A)  introversion-extraversion. 
B)  neuroticism (stable-unstable). 
C)  complexity-simplicity. 
D)  all of the above are emphasized by Eysenck.

A concern with the pattern and organization of traits is seen in the work of

Returning to Cronbach's discussion of the two disciplines in psychology, Eysenck

Both Eysenck and Cattell emphasized the importance of genetics to traits.

Behaviors that appear to be similar but do not actually vary together are known as

Allport found value in the use of factor analysis to define traits.

Which form of data relates to behavior in everyday situations?

Idiographic research is the intense study of individuals for the purpose of establishing general principles.

It is important for Cattell's theory that

The basic assumption of the trait point of view is that

According to Allport, which of the following represent the least conspicuous and generalized dispositions?

The following theorists use factor analysis in their research efforts

For Eysenck, the concept of superfactor

The hierarchy emphasized by trait theorists is

Introverts are

Eysenck's suggestion that there is a biological basis for his dimensions has received considerable research support.

Eysenck said that introversion was worse than extraversion.

For Allport, evidence for the existence of a trait was

Cattell's theory asserts that ________ traits are the building blocks of personality.

Source traits are not useful in personality research because they don't get at underlying regularities.

The dimension listed below that is not one of the dimensions emphasized by Eysenck is

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Exam 7: Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

A concern with the pattern and organization of traits is seen in the work of

Returning to Cronbach's discussion of the two disciplines in psychology, Eysenck

Both Eysenck and Cattell emphasized the importance of genetics to traits.

Behaviors that appear to be similar but do not actually vary together are known as

Allport found value in the use of factor analysis to define traits.

Which form of data relates to behavior in everyday situations?

Idiographic research is the intense study of individuals for the purpose of establishing general principles.

It is important for Cattell's theory that

The basic assumption of the trait point of view is that

According to Allport, which of the following represent the least conspicuous and generalized dispositions?

The following theorists use factor analysis in their research efforts

For Eysenck, the concept of superfactor

The hierarchy emphasized by trait theorists is

Introverts are

Eysenck's suggestion that there is a biological basis for his dimensions has received considerable research support.

Eysenck said that introversion was worse than extraversion.

For Allport, evidence for the existence of a trait was

Cattell's theory asserts that ________ traits are the building blocks of personality.

Source traits are not useful in personality research because they don't get at underlying regularities.

The dimension listed below that is not one of the dimensions emphasized by Eysenck is

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

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A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

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Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Extensions, Applications, and Evaluation

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