Question 1

People who are solitary and uncaring of others would be described by Eysenck as high on

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A)  selfishness. 
B)  psychoticism. 
C)  extroversion. 
D)  introversion. 
A)  selfishness. 
B)  psychoticism. 
C)  extroversion. 
D)  introversion.

Question 2

According to factor analysis

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A)  traits and types exist. 
B)  single item responses form the best level of analysis. 
C)  things that vary together are related. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  traits and types exist. 
B)  single item responses form the best level of analysis. 
C)  things that vary together are related. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 3

Eysenck said that introversion was worse than extraversion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Kehoe et al. found that among those high in extraversion, there was greater activity in the insula, an area of the brain that contributes to our subjective conscious experience of emotion. Which of the following summarizes how well this fits with Eysenck's prediction about the biological basis of extraversion?

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A)  It contradicts it. 
B)  It supports it. 
C)  It partially supports it. 
D)  It is irrelevant to it. 
A)  It contradicts it. 
B)  It supports it. 
C)  It partially supports it. 
D)  It is irrelevant to it.

Question 5

To Allport, the trait with the most pervasive influence is

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A)  central. 
B)  cardinal. 
C)  secondary. 
D)  primary. 
A)  central. 
B)  cardinal. 
C)  secondary. 
D)  primary.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a trait category suggested by Cattell?

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A)  sociability. 
B)  ability. 
C)  temperament. 
D)  dynamic. 
A)  sociability. 
B)  ability. 
C)  temperament. 
D)  dynamic.

Question 7

According to Allport, people generally describe others in terms of

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A)  secondary dispositions. 
B)  cardinal traits. 
C)  central traits. 
D)  source traits. 
A)  secondary dispositions. 
B)  cardinal traits. 
C)  central traits. 
D)  source traits.

Question 8

Functional autonomy is the psychological freedom children must experience from their parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The concept of idiographic research suggests that

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A)  individuals cannot be studied. 
B)  good ideas form the basis for good research. 
C)  computers are useful in predicting behavior. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  individuals cannot be studied. 
B)  good ideas form the basis for good research. 
C)  computers are useful in predicting behavior. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 10

In factor analysis, a variable that functions independently of all others will be found to be an important personality variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Both Eysenck and Cattell emphasized the importance of genetics to traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Allport, the concept of trait expresses

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A)  a range of possible behavior. 
B)  a specific response in a specific situation. 
C)  the uniqueness of personality. 
D)  the stability of personality over the course of a life-time. 
A)  a range of possible behavior. 
B)  a specific response in a specific situation. 
C)  the uniqueness of personality. 
D)  the stability of personality over the course of a life-time.

Question 13

According to Allport, traits are defined by

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A)  frequency, intensity, and distinctiveness. 
B)  frequency, intensity, and range of situations. 
C)  distinctiveness, frequency, and range of situations. 
D)  intensity, frequency, and variability. 
A)  frequency, intensity, and distinctiveness. 
B)  frequency, intensity, and range of situations. 
C)  distinctiveness, frequency, and range of situations. 
D)  intensity, frequency, and variability.

Question 14

Which type of data relates to behavior in laboratory situations?

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A)  L-data. 
B)  Q-data. 
C)  Ot-data. 
D)  N-data. 
A)  L-data. 
B)  Q-data. 
C)  Ot-data. 
D)  N-data.

Question 15

According to Allport, a trait could be defined in terms of

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A)  frequency. 
B)  intensity. 
C)  range of situations. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  frequency. 
B)  intensity. 
C)  range of situations. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

Behaviors that appear to be similar but do not actually vary together are known as

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A)  surface traits. 
B)  source traits. 
C)  temperament traits. 
D)  factors. 
A)  surface traits. 
B)  source traits. 
C)  temperament traits. 
D)  factors.

Question 17

Allport believed that traits are based in the

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A)  endocrine system. 
B)  circulatory system. 
C)  nervous system. 
D)  hormonal system. 
A)  endocrine system. 
B)  circulatory system. 
C)  nervous system. 
D)  hormonal system.

Question 18

Introverts do worse in school than do extraverts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Eysenck places considerable emphasis on genetic contributions to personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a characteristic of extraverts?

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A)  sensitivity to pain. 
B)  energetic. 
C)  carelessness. 
D)  excitement enhances performance. 
A)  sensitivity to pain. 
B)  energetic. 
C)  carelessness. 
D)  excitement enhances performance.

People who are solitary and uncaring of others would be described by Eysenck as high on

According to factor analysis

Eysenck said that introversion was worse than extraversion.

To Allport, the trait with the most pervasive influence is

Which of the following is not a trait category suggested by Cattell?

According to Allport, people generally describe others in terms of

Functional autonomy is the psychological freedom children must experience from their parents.

The concept of idiographic research suggests that

In factor analysis, a variable that functions independently of all others will be found to be an important personality variable.

Both Eysenck and Cattell emphasized the importance of genetics to traits.

According to Allport, the concept of trait expresses

According to Allport, traits are defined by

Which type of data relates to behavior in laboratory situations?

According to Allport, a trait could be defined in terms of

Behaviors that appear to be similar but do not actually vary together are known as

Allport believed that traits are based in the

Introverts do worse in school than do extraverts.

Eysenck places considerable emphasis on genetic contributions to personality.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of extraverts?

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

People who are solitary and uncaring of others would be described by Eysenck as high on

According to factor analysis

Eysenck said that introversion was worse than extraversion.

To Allport, the trait with the most pervasive influence is

Which of the following is not a trait category suggested by Cattell?

According to Allport, people generally describe others in terms of

Functional autonomy is the psychological freedom children must experience from their parents.

The concept of idiographic research suggests that

In factor analysis, a variable that functions independently of all others will be found to be an important personality variable.

Both Eysenck and Cattell emphasized the importance of genetics to traits.

According to Allport, the concept of trait expresses

According to Allport, traits are defined by

Which type of data relates to behavior in laboratory situations?

According to Allport, a trait could be defined in terms of

Behaviors that appear to be similar but do not actually vary together are known as

Allport believed that traits are based in the

Introverts do worse in school than do extraverts.

Eysenck places considerable emphasis on genetic contributions to personality.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of extraverts?

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