Question 1

It is important for Cattell's theory that

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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 2

Genes determine who will be a criminal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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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 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Factors determining psychopathology

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A)  lie outside Eysenck's range of convenience. 
B)  lie inside Eysenck's range of convenience. 
C)  are largely environmental in origin. 
D)  have yet to be determined. 
A)  lie outside Eysenck's range of convenience. 
B)  lie inside Eysenck's range of convenience. 
C)  are largely environmental in origin. 
D)  have yet to be determined.

Question 6

Which is not a property of traits?

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A)  frequency. 
B)  centrality. 
C)  intensity. 
D)  range of situations. 
A)  frequency. 
B)  centrality. 
C)  intensity. 
D)  range of situations.

Question 7

Factor analysis assumes that behaviors that function or vary with one another are related.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Traits are to superfactors as

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A)  habits are to traits. 
B)  feelings are to cognitions. 
C)  source traits are to surface traits. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  habits are to traits. 
B)  feelings are to cognitions. 
C)  source traits are to surface traits. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

A trait expresses what one will do in a specific situation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is not a dimension of Eysenck's theory?

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A)  introversion-extraversion. 
B)  narcissism. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  psychotocism. 
A)  introversion-extraversion. 
B)  narcissism. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  psychotocism.

Question 11

According to Eysenck, the basis for individual differences in introversion-extraversion is differences in

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A)  physiological functioning. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  neither (a) nor (b). 
D)  both (a) and (b). 
A)  physiological functioning. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  neither (a) nor (b). 
D)  both (a) and (b).

Question 12

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

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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 13

According to Eysenck, traits can be measured

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A)  by questionnaires. 
B)  by objective methods. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  by questionnaires. 
B)  by objective methods. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 14

The basic assumption of the trait point of view is that

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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 15

A cardinal trait has a limited range of situations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Eysenck predicted that individuals high on extraversion would experience lower cortical arousal in response to environmental stimuli. What pattern of results did Kehoe et al. find when looking at the fMRI activity of those high in extraversion?

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A)  Activity in the cerebellum was lower than those low in extraversion, whereas activity in the insula was higher than those low in extraversion. 
B)  Activity in the cerebellum and in the insula was higher than those low in extraversion. 
C)  Activity in the cerebellum was lower than those low in extraversion, whereas activity in the insula was lower than those low in extraversion. 
D)  There were no differences in activity of the cerebellum and insula among those high and low in extraversion. 
A)  Activity in the cerebellum was lower than those low in extraversion, whereas activity in the insula was higher than those low in extraversion. 
B)  Activity in the cerebellum and in the insula was higher than those low in extraversion. 
C)  Activity in the cerebellum was lower than those low in extraversion, whereas activity in the insula was lower than those low in extraversion. 
D)  There were no differences in activity of the cerebellum and insula among those high and low in extraversion.

Question 17

Compare the views of Allport, Eysenck, and Cattell on the trait concept, emphasizing similarities and differences.

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Allport, Eysenck, and Cattell were all i

Question 18

Allport is noteworthy in suggesting that people

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A)  select situations. 
B)  cannot be studied. 
C)  are motivated by the unconscious. 
D)  are always full of conflict. 
A)  select situations. 
B)  cannot be studied. 
C)  are motivated by the unconscious. 
D)  are always full of conflict.

Question 19

According to Allport, a trait

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A)  expresses itself in all situations. 
B)  is discounted by evidence of inconsistency. 
C)  can be determined by factor analysis. 
D)  is expressed over a range of situations. 
A)  expresses itself in all situations. 
B)  is discounted by evidence of inconsistency. 
C)  can be determined by factor analysis. 
D)  is expressed over a range of situations.

Question 20

Cattell was somewhat sympathetic to the psychoanalytic view.

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A) True 
 B)False

It is important for Cattell's theory that

Genes determine who will be a criminal.

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

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

Factors determining psychopathology

Which is not a property of traits?

Factor analysis assumes that behaviors that function or vary with one another are related.

Traits are to superfactors as

A trait expresses what one will do in a specific situation.

Which is not a dimension of Eysenck's theory?

According to Eysenck, the basis for individual differences in introversion-extraversion is differences in

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

According to Eysenck, traits can be measured

The basic assumption of the trait point of view is that

A cardinal trait has a limited range of situations.

Eysenck predicted that individuals high on extraversion would experience lower cortical arousal in response to environmental stimuli. What pattern of results did Kehoe et al. find when looking at the fMRI activity of those high in extraversion?

Compare the views of Allport, Eysenck, and Cattell on the trait concept, emphasizing similarities and differences.

Allport is noteworthy in suggesting that people

According to Allport, a trait

Cattell was somewhat sympathetic to the psychoanalytic view.

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

It is important for Cattell's theory that

Genes determine who will be a criminal.

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

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

Factors determining psychopathology

Which is not a property of traits?

Factor analysis assumes that behaviors that function or vary with one another are related.

Traits are to superfactors as

A trait expresses what one will do in a specific situation.

Which is not a dimension of Eysenck's theory?

According to Eysenck, the basis for individual differences in introversion-extraversion is differences in

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

According to Eysenck, traits can be measured

The basic assumption of the trait point of view is that

A cardinal trait has a limited range of situations.

Eysenck predicted that individuals high on extraversion would experience lower cortical arousal in response to environmental stimuli. What pattern of results did Kehoe et al. find when looking at the fMRI activity of those high in extraversion?

Compare the views of Allport, Eysenck, and Cattell on the trait concept, emphasizing similarities and differences.

Allport is noteworthy in suggesting that people

According to Allport, a trait

Cattell was somewhat sympathetic to the psychoanalytic view.

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

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

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

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

Biological Foundations of Personality

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

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