Question 1

According to the psychoanalytic approach, a diagnosis of depression is most likely

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A)  a result of feelings of hostility turned inward. 
B)  predictable from earlier episodes of sadness and loneliness. 
C)  due to a malfunction of receptors in the brain. 
D)  due to low self-esteem. 
A)  a result of feelings of hostility turned inward. 
B)  predictable from earlier episodes of sadness and loneliness. 
C)  due to a malfunction of receptors in the brain. 
D)  due to low self-esteem.

Question 2

When we look closely at the reactions of people to the same situation, we see

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A)  evidence that most people behave in typical ways. 
B)  that people are more alike than they are different. 
C)  each individual's personality is overwhelmed by the demands of the situation. 
D)  that characteristic differences between people begin to emerge. 
A)  evidence that most people behave in typical ways. 
B)  that people are more alike than they are different. 
C)  each individual's personality is overwhelmed by the demands of the situation. 
D)  that characteristic differences between people begin to emerge.

Question 3

A psychologist argues that people are often not aware of why they act the way they do. Further, although he acknowledges that genetics may play a role in determining personality, our behavior is determined by the environment more than we recognize. This psychologist probably aligns himself with which approach to personality?

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A)  Psychoanalytic 
B)  Trait 
C)  Humanistic 
D)  Behavioral/social learning 
A)  Psychoanalytic 
B)  Trait 
C)  Humanistic 
D)  Behavioral/social learning

Question 4

What are the four essential components for the study of personality? Choose one of the six general approaches to personality and use it as an example to illustrate the differences in these components.

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Question 5

For people who are depressed, a psychologist following the behavioral/social learning approach to personality would probably examine

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A)  what depressed people say about themselves. 
B)  events in the environment surrounding the depressed person. 
C)  the genetic susceptibility to depression. 
D)  the best predictors of emotional level. 
A)  what depressed people say about themselves. 
B)  events in the environment surrounding the depressed person. 
C)  the genetic susceptibility to depression. 
D)  the best predictors of emotional level.

Question 6

In contrast to the other approaches, in what way are the behavioral/social learning approach and the psychoanalytic approach to personality similar?

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A)  Both maintain that we are often not aware of the causes of our behavior. 
B)  Both emphasize the importance of environmental determinants of behavior. 
C)  Both emphasize genetic determinants of behavior. 
D)  Both maintain that behavior is often the result of free choices (free will). 
A)  Both maintain that we are often not aware of the causes of our behavior. 
B)  Both emphasize the importance of environmental determinants of behavior. 
C)  Both emphasize genetic determinants of behavior. 
D)  Both maintain that behavior is often the result of free choices (free will).

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about personality assessment?

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A)  Assessment of personality is useful only if we assume people can report about themselves accurately and honestly. 
B)  The methods a psychologist uses to assess personality depend partly on which approach to personality he or she adopts. 
C)  Psychoanalytic psychologists often use self-report inventories to assess personality. 
D)  Psychologists no longer use vague stimuli like inkblots to measure personality. 
A)  Assessment of personality is useful only if we assume people can report about themselves accurately and honestly. 
B)  The methods a psychologist uses to assess personality depend partly on which approach to personality he or she adopts. 
C)  Psychoanalytic psychologists often use self-report inventories to assess personality. 
D)  Psychologists no longer use vague stimuli like inkblots to measure personality.

Question 8

The component necessary for the study of personality known as assessment is characterized by which of the following?

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A)  Application of theory in the workplace. 
B)  Genetic versus environmental influences. 
C)  Testing principles and assumptions of theory. 
D)  Inventories, tests, and direct observations. 
A)  Application of theory in the workplace. 
B)  Genetic versus environmental influences. 
C)  Testing principles and assumptions of theory. 
D)  Inventories, tests, and direct observations.

Question 9

Which of the following approaches to personality explains depression by how situations are interpreted through the most highly accessible thoughts?

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A)  Psychoanalytic approach 
B)  Behavioral/social learning approach 
C)  Trait approach 
D)  Cognitive approach 
A)  Psychoanalytic approach 
B)  Behavioral/social learning approach 
C)  Trait approach 
D)  Cognitive approach

Question 10

To explain depression, trait theorists would most likely focus on

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A)  identifying people prone to depression. 
B)  the genetic susceptibility individuals have toward depression. 
C)  the unconscious feelings of anger within people. 
D)  how people interpret a world that seems uncontrollable. 
A)  identifying people prone to depression. 
B)  the genetic susceptibility individuals have toward depression. 
C)  the unconscious feelings of anger within people. 
D)  how people interpret a world that seems uncontrollable.

Question 11

Psychologists who take the cognitive approach to personality would suggest that aggressive behavior is learned because it has been rewarded.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List by name the six general approaches to personality. Using an example of someone you know who is aggressive, discuss how each of the six explain that person's behavior.

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Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among the six approaches to understanding personality?

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A)  Only one of the approaches is probably correct. 
B)  The six approaches complement one another and differ primarily in their focus. 
C)  Although the six approaches occasionally vary only in emphasis, two or more approaches provide incompatible explanations. 
D)  Because each of the approaches is comprehensive, personality psychologists need to align themselves with only one approach. 
A)  Only one of the approaches is probably correct. 
B)  The six approaches complement one another and differ primarily in their focus. 
C)  Although the six approaches occasionally vary only in emphasis, two or more approaches provide incompatible explanations. 
D)  Because each of the approaches is comprehensive, personality psychologists need to align themselves with only one approach.

Question 14

Sarah's mother receives a call from her daughter's teacher telling her she that Sarah has been misbehaving. According to the psychoanalytic approach, her daughter's misbehavior

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A)  results from a poorly formed self-concept. 
B)  is a reaction to her parent's expectations. 
C)  is the result of unconscious mental activity. 
D)  results from conditioning processes. 
A)  results from a poorly formed self-concept. 
B)  is a reaction to her parent's expectations. 
C)  is the result of unconscious mental activity. 
D)  results from conditioning processes.

According to the psychoanalytic approach, a diagnosis of depression is most likely

When we look closely at the reactions of people to the same situation, we see

What are the four essential components for the study of personality? Choose one of the six general approaches to personality and use it as an example to illustrate the differences in these components.

For people who are depressed, a psychologist following the behavioral/social learning approach to personality would probably examine

In contrast to the other approaches, in what way are the behavioral/social learning approach and the psychoanalytic approach to personality similar?

Which of the following statements is true about personality assessment?

The component necessary for the study of personality known as assessment is characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following approaches to personality explains depression by how situations are interpreted through the most highly accessible thoughts?

To explain depression, trait theorists would most likely focus on

Psychologists who take the cognitive approach to personality would suggest that aggressive behavior is learned because it has been rewarded.

List by name the six general approaches to personality. Using an example of someone you know who is aggressive, discuss how each of the six explain that person's behavior.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among the six approaches to understanding personality?

Sarah's mother receives a call from her daughter's teacher telling her she that Sarah has been misbehaving. According to the psychoanalytic approach, her daughter's misbehavior

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The Psychoanalytic Approach: Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Freudian Approach: Relevant Research

The Psychoanalytic Approach: Neo Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment

Neo Freudian Theories: Relevant Research

The Trait Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Trait Approach: Relevant Research

The Biological Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Biological Approach: Relevant Research

The Humanistic Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Humanistic Approach: Relevant Research

The Behavioralsocial Learning Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Behavioral Social Learning Approach: Relevant Research

The Cognitive Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Cognitive Approach: Relevant Research

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According to the psychoanalytic approach, a diagnosis of depression is most likely

When we look closely at the reactions of people to the same situation, we see

What are the four essential components for the study of personality? Choose one of the six general approaches to personality and use it as an example to illustrate the differences in these components.

For people who are depressed, a psychologist following the behavioral/social learning approach to personality would probably examine

In contrast to the other approaches, in what way are the behavioral/social learning approach and the psychoanalytic approach to personality similar?

Which of the following statements is true about personality assessment?

The component necessary for the study of personality known as assessment is characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following approaches to personality explains depression by how situations are interpreted through the most highly accessible thoughts?

To explain depression, trait theorists would most likely focus on

Psychologists who take the cognitive approach to personality would suggest that aggressive behavior is learned because it has been rewarded.

List by name the six general approaches to personality. Using an example of someone you know who is aggressive, discuss how each of the six explain that person's behavior.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among the six approaches to understanding personality?

Sarah's mother receives a call from her daughter's teacher telling her she that Sarah has been misbehaving. According to the psychoanalytic approach, her daughter's misbehavior

Personality Research Methods

The Psychoanalytic Approach: Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Freudian Approach: Relevant Research

The Psychoanalytic Approach: Neo Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment

Neo Freudian Theories: Relevant Research

The Trait Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Trait Approach: Relevant Research

The Biological Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Biological Approach: Relevant Research

The Humanistic Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Humanistic Approach: Relevant Research

The Behavioralsocial Learning Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Behavioral Social Learning Approach: Relevant Research

The Cognitive Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The Cognitive Approach: Relevant Research

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