Question 1

According to Cattell's view of human nature,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human beings are capable of exhibiting great spontaneity,even within the restrictions of law and order. 
B)  With age,Cattell became more pessimistic about our ability to solve social problems. 
C)  Cattell is biased toward free will on the issue of free will versus determinism. 
D)  The experiences and forces of childhood have a permanent effect on personality. 
A)  Human beings are capable of exhibiting great spontaneity,even within the restrictions of law and order. 
B)  With age,Cattell became more pessimistic about our ability to solve social problems. 
C)  Cattell is biased toward free will on the issue of free will versus determinism. 
D)  The experiences and forces of childhood have a permanent effect on personality.

Question 2

The assessment technique that involves the use of tests in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated is:

Accepted Answer

A)  T-data. 
B)  Q-data. 
C)  L-data. 
D)  P-data. 
A)  T-data. 
B)  Q-data. 
C)  L-data. 
D)  P-data.

Question 3

All of the following are personality dimensions identified by Hans Eysenck except:

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion versus introversion. 
B)  neuroticism versus emotional stability. 
C)  shyness versus social rejection. 
D)  psychoticism versus impulse control. 
A)  extraversion versus introversion. 
B)  neuroticism versus emotional stability. 
C)  shyness versus social rejection. 
D)  psychoticism versus impulse control.

Question 4

Define the following types of traits: common trait,unique traits,ability trait,temperament trait,dynamic trait,surface trait,and source trait.Also,define the two types of source traits: constitutional and environmental-mold trait.

Accepted Answer

Common trait: A trait that is possessed

Question 5

Eysenck believed that personality dimensions,such as introversion:

Accepted Answer

A)  are stable throughout the life span. 
B)  are inconsistent because of heredity. 
C)  are determined by childhood alone. 
D)  are influenced equally by environment and heredity. 
A)  are stable throughout the life span. 
B)  are inconsistent because of heredity. 
C)  are determined by childhood alone. 
D)  are influenced equally by environment and heredity.

Question 6

Cattell stated that environmental-mold traits derive from influences in our social and physical environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cattell used _____ for treatment of the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  projective techniques 
C)  regression analysis 
D)  factor analysis 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  projective techniques 
C)  regression analysis 
D)  factor analysis

Question 8

According to Cattell,behavior that is considered predictable must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived early on in life,such as childhood. 
B)  perceived in the unconscious mind. 
C)  lawful and orderly. 
D)  an outcome of the constructs formed in the subject. 
A)  perceived early on in life,such as childhood. 
B)  perceived in the unconscious mind. 
C)  lawful and orderly. 
D)  an outcome of the constructs formed in the subject.

Question 9

Cattell chose to study personality through the multivariate approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Constitutional traits are unitary personality factors that are very stable and permanent,while source traits originate in biological conditions but are not necessarily innate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cattell's goal in studying personality was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  explore the unconscious. 
B)  predict behavior. 
C)  change behavior. 
D)  cure emotionally disturbed persons. 
A)  explore the unconscious. 
B)  predict behavior. 
C)  change behavior. 
D)  cure emotionally disturbed persons.

Question 12

According to Brody,Buss,and Stelmack,the theories of Cattell,Eysenck,McCrae and Costa,Ashton and Lee,and Paulhus and Williams indicate that inheritance may account for as much as _____ percent of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 13

One advantage of T-data is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is obtained under controlled laboratory conditions. 
B)  it is resistant to biases which affect scoring and interpretation. 
C)  the subjects do not know what is being measured. 
D)  the subjects know themselves better than the researchers do. 
A)  it is obtained under controlled laboratory conditions. 
B)  it is resistant to biases which affect scoring and interpretation. 
C)  the subjects do not know what is being measured. 
D)  the subjects know themselves better than the researchers do.

Question 14

In the context of Cattell's classification of traits,characteristics such as intelligence and gregariousness are examples of _____ traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  common 
B)  dynamic 
C)  unique 
D)  unusual 
A)  common 
B)  dynamic 
C)  unique 
D)  unusual

Question 15

According to Cattell,which of the following statements is true of traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are relatively permanent reaction tendencies. 
B)  They are the basic structural units of the personality. 
C)  They are derived by the method of factor analysis. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  They are relatively permanent reaction tendencies. 
B)  They are the basic structural units of the personality. 
C)  They are derived by the method of factor analysis. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 16

L-data relies on the use of questionnaires and requires research participants to rate themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

McCrae and Costa's five personality factors:

Accepted Answer

A)  are the first five factors identified by Cattell. 
B)  show that environment is more important than heredity. 
C)  largely overlap amongst themselves. 
D)  include sociability,impulsivity,and emotionality. 
A)  are the first five factors identified by Cattell. 
B)  show that environment is more important than heredity. 
C)  largely overlap amongst themselves. 
D)  include sociability,impulsivity,and emotionality.

Question 18

According to Eysenck's research,extraverts have lower levels of _____ than introverts.

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility 
B)  cortical arousal 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  hostility 
B)  cortical arousal 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  agreeableness

Question 19

Eysenck believed that personality traits can be derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  case histories. 
B)  dream analysis. 
C)  factor analysis. 
D)  performance projective tests. 
A)  case histories. 
B)  dream analysis. 
C)  factor analysis. 
D)  performance projective tests.

Question 20

In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor)questionnaire,on factor A,the low scorers are reserved,aloof,and detached,whereas the high scorers are:

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant,assertive,and forceful. 
B)  suspicious,jealous,and withdrawn. 
C)  outgoing,warmhearted,and easygoing. 
D)  shrewd,worldly,and insightful. 
A)  dominant,assertive,and forceful. 
B)  suspicious,jealous,and withdrawn. 
C)  outgoing,warmhearted,and easygoing. 
D)  shrewd,worldly,and insightful.

According to Cattell's view of human nature,which of the following is true?

The assessment technique that involves the use of tests in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated is:

All of the following are personality dimensions identified by Hans Eysenck except:

Define the following types of traits: common trait,unique traits,ability trait,temperament trait,dynamic trait,surface trait,and source trait.Also,define the two types of source traits: constitutional and environmental-mold trait.

Eysenck believed that personality dimensions,such as introversion:

Cattell stated that environmental-mold traits derive from influences in our social and physical environments.

Cattell used _____ for treatment of the data.

According to Cattell,behavior that is considered predictable must be:

Cattell chose to study personality through the multivariate approach.

Constitutional traits are unitary personality factors that are very stable and permanent,while source traits originate in biological conditions but are not necessarily innate.

Cattell's goal in studying personality was to:

According to Brody,Buss,and Stelmack,the theories of Cattell,Eysenck,McCrae and Costa,Ashton and Lee,and Paulhus and Williams indicate that inheritance may account for as much as _____ percent of personality.

One advantage of T-data is that:

In the context of Cattell's classification of traits,characteristics such as intelligence and gregariousness are examples of _____ traits.

According to Cattell,which of the following statements is true of traits?

L-data relies on the use of questionnaires and requires research participants to rate themselves.

McCrae and Costa's five personality factors:

According to Eysenck's research,extraverts have lower levels of _____ than introverts.

Eysenck believed that personality traits can be derived from:

In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor)questionnaire,on factor A,the low scorers are reserved,aloof,and detached,whereas the high scorers are:

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Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Abraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Bfskinner: Reinforcement Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

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Exam 8: Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, The Five-Factor Theory, Hexaco, and the Dark Triad

According to Cattell's view of human nature,which of the following is true?

The assessment technique that involves the use of tests in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated is:

All of the following are personality dimensions identified by Hans Eysenck except:

Define the following types of traits: common trait,unique traits,ability trait,temperament trait,dynamic trait,surface trait,and source trait.Also,define the two types of source traits: constitutional and environmental-mold trait.

Eysenck believed that personality dimensions,such as introversion:

Cattell stated that environmental-mold traits derive from influences in our social and physical environments.

Cattell used _____ for treatment of the data.

According to Cattell,behavior that is considered predictable must be:

Cattell chose to study personality through the multivariate approach.

Constitutional traits are unitary personality factors that are very stable and permanent,while source traits originate in biological conditions but are not necessarily innate.

Cattell's goal in studying personality was to:

According to Brody,Buss,and Stelmack,the theories of Cattell,Eysenck,McCrae and Costa,Ashton and Lee,and Paulhus and Williams indicate that inheritance may account for as much as _____ percent of personality.

One advantage of T-data is that:

In the context of Cattell's classification of traits,characteristics such as intelligence and gregariousness are examples of _____ traits.

According to Cattell,which of the following statements is true of traits?

L-data relies on the use of questionnaires and requires research participants to rate themselves.

McCrae and Costa's five personality factors:

According to Eysenck's research,extraverts have lower levels of _____ than introverts.

Eysenck believed that personality traits can be derived from:

In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor)questionnaire,on factor A,the low scorers are reserved,aloof,and detached,whereas the high scorers are:

Personality: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology

Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Erik Erikson: Identity Theory

Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Abraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Bfskinner: Reinforcement Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

Facets of Personality: Taking Control, Taking Chances, and Finding Happiness

Personality in Perspective

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