Question 1

Critics of trait theory mostly focus on the problem of

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A)  cross-situational consistency. 
B)  longitudinal consistency. 
C)  multivariate research. 
D)  hierarchical organization. 
A)  cross-situational consistency. 
B)  longitudinal consistency. 
C)  multivariate research. 
D)  hierarchical organization.

Question 2

According to the Big Five, intelligence is a major component of personality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Studies on animal personality suggest

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A)  fundamental differences between human and chimp personality structures. 
B)  personality descriptions of other species express anthropomorphizing. 
C)  non-primates have the same personality structure as humans. 
D)  there is evidence for continuity of personality structure among the species. 
A)  fundamental differences between human and chimp personality structures. 
B)  personality descriptions of other species express anthropomorphizing. 
C)  non-primates have the same personality structure as humans. 
D)  there is evidence for continuity of personality structure among the species.

Question 4

The Five-factor model is most similar to

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A)  Allport. 
B)  Eysenck. 
C)  Cattell. 
D)  Mischel. 
A)  Allport. 
B)  Eysenck. 
C)  Cattell. 
D)  Mischel.

Question 5

Women but not men become increasingly conscientious with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The five-factor model clearly is useful in distinguishing among the various forms of psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Evidence of trait stability indicates that environments are unimportant in development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Though there are subtle differences from language to language, the data indicate that a new sixth factor, honesty/humility, generalizes across seven languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the strengths and limitations of the trait approach as both a) a description of individual differences, and b) an explanatory model of human personality functioning.

Accepted Answer

The trait approach to understanding indi

Question 10

Personality is more stable in adulthood than in childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

McCrae and Costa suggest there is an intrinsic maturation to personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A limitation of trait theory is that it

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A)  does not get at individual differences. 
B)  investigates but few variables at a time. 
C)  uses static rather than dynamic concepts. 
D)  cannot integrate science and religion the way Rogers did. 
A)  does not get at individual differences. 
B)  investigates but few variables at a time. 
C)  uses static rather than dynamic concepts. 
D)  cannot integrate science and religion the way Rogers did.

Question 13

Concerning the number of basic trait factors,

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A)  five is just about right. 
B)  some suggest more and some suggest fewer. 
C)  ultimately factor analysis will tell us exactly how many is best. 
D)  it all depends on the subject being studied. 
A)  five is just about right. 
B)  some suggest more and some suggest fewer. 
C)  ultimately factor analysis will tell us exactly how many is best. 
D)  it all depends on the subject being studied.

Question 14

McCrae and Costa suggest that

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A)  progressions of personality development depend on culture. 
B)  progressions of personality development depend on historical context. 
C)  progressions of personality development are fixed in order and time. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  progressions of personality development depend on culture. 
B)  progressions of personality development depend on historical context. 
C)  progressions of personality development are fixed in order and time. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 15

McCrae and Costa's view of the basis for the Big Five is captured by the term

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A)  unshared environment. 
B)  shared environment. 
C)  characteristic adaptations. 
D)  intrinsic maturation. 
A)  unshared environment. 
B)  shared environment. 
C)  characteristic adaptations. 
D)  intrinsic maturation.

Question 16

The text suggests that cross-cultural trait comparisons may depend on whether

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A)  subjects are of comparable age. 
B)  subjects are of comparable intelligence. 
C)  indigenous terms are used. 
D)  researchers are from the US. 
A)  subjects are of comparable age. 
B)  subjects are of comparable intelligence. 
C)  indigenous terms are used. 
D)  researchers are from the US.

Question 17

A problem with the trait concept is that

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A)  there is little evidence of constitutional differences in people. 
B)  it presents too static a picture. 
C)  it cannot be applied to individuals. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  there is little evidence of constitutional differences in people. 
B)  it presents too static a picture. 
C)  it cannot be applied to individuals. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 18

At this point in time, evidence in support of trait stability

Accepted Answer

A)  is better for longitudinal stability than for cross-situational stability. 
B)  is better for cross-situational stability than for longitudinal stability. 
C)  is very good for both kinds of stability. 
D)  is very good for neither kind of stability. 
A)  is better for longitudinal stability than for cross-situational stability. 
B)  is better for cross-situational stability than for longitudinal stability. 
C)  is very good for both kinds of stability. 
D)  is very good for neither kind of stability.

Question 19

The NEO-PI is a

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A)  projective test. 
B)  questionnaire. 
C)  disguised test. 
D)  instructional test. 
A)  projective test. 
B)  questionnaire. 
C)  disguised test. 
D)  instructional test.

Question 20

Research by Twenge on historical changes in personality traits scores _____ five-factor theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  supports 
B)  contradicts 
C)  is irrelevant to 
A)  supports 
B)  contradicts 
C)  is irrelevant to

Critics of trait theory mostly focus on the problem of

According to the Big Five, intelligence is a major component of personality.

Studies on animal personality suggest

The Five-factor model is most similar to

Women but not men become increasingly conscientious with age.

The five-factor model clearly is useful in distinguishing among the various forms of psychopathology.

Evidence of trait stability indicates that environments are unimportant in development.

Though there are subtle differences from language to language, the data indicate that a new sixth factor, honesty/humility, generalizes across seven languages.

Discuss the strengths and limitations of the trait approach as both a) a description of individual differences, and b) an explanatory model of human personality functioning.

Personality is more stable in adulthood than in childhood.

McCrae and Costa suggest there is an intrinsic maturation to personality.

A limitation of trait theory is that it

Concerning the number of basic trait factors,

McCrae and Costa suggest that

McCrae and Costa's view of the basis for the Big Five is captured by the term

The text suggests that cross-cultural trait comparisons may depend on whether

A problem with the trait concept is that

At this point in time, evidence in support of trait stability

The NEO-PI is a

Research by Twenge on historical changes in personality traits scores _____ five-factor theory.

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

Critics of trait theory mostly focus on the problem of

According to the Big Five, intelligence is a major component of personality.

Studies on animal personality suggest

The Five-factor model is most similar to

Women but not men become increasingly conscientious with age.

The five-factor model clearly is useful in distinguishing among the various forms of psychopathology.

Evidence of trait stability indicates that environments are unimportant in development.

Though there are subtle differences from language to language, the data indicate that a new sixth factor, honesty/humility, generalizes across seven languages.

Discuss the strengths and limitations of the trait approach as both a) a description of individual differences, and b) an explanatory model of human personality functioning.

Personality is more stable in adulthood than in childhood.

McCrae and Costa suggest there is an intrinsic maturation to personality.

A limitation of trait theory is that it

Concerning the number of basic trait factors,

McCrae and Costa suggest that

McCrae and Costa's view of the basis for the Big Five is captured by the term

The text suggests that cross-cultural trait comparisons may depend on whether

A problem with the trait concept is that

At this point in time, evidence in support of trait stability

The NEO-PI is a

Research by Twenge on historical changes in personality traits scores _____ five-factor theory.

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

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

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

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

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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