Exam 8: Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

If research suggests that some traits are universal, whereas others are unique to specific cultures, then the fundamental lexical hypothesis is completely invalid.

NEO-PI data on Jim suggested that he and his wife disagreed on the trait(s) of

Concerning developmental aspects of traits, research suggests a relationship between

Research by Twenge indicates that, in the past few decades, scores on the personality trait of anxiety have ___________ in the population at large.

The factor that shows least cross-cultural replicability is

Eysenck's three factors can be located in the Big Five.

The discovery of the basic structure of personality through the factor analysis of ratings is comparable to the methods used in physics and chemistry.

Which is not a strength of trait theory?

According to the Five-Factor Model, personality disorders are best understood as

The text suggests that trait theory is

The text suggests support for the following

The fundamental lexical hypothesis suggests that people basically are language oriented.

People may be stable in their behavior because

Since all studies find the identical five factors, we can assume the basic units of personality have been discovered.

The NEO-PI correlates well with scores from the

The evidence is best that people behave consistently

The NEO-PI provides for

According to Ashton and colleagues' analyses, what sixth factor did proponents of the Big Five miss?

According to the five-factor model, personality disorders represent pathological conditions distinct from normal personality.

People become increasingly conscientious with age.