Question 1

At work,Christine's boss yelled at her.Christine came home from work and yelled at her kids.Which defense mechanism did Christine use?

Accepted Answer

A) identification 
B) projection 
C) displacement 
D) regression 
A) identification 
B) projection 
C) displacement 
D) regression

Question 2

When asked to write an essay on why she is who she is,Julia describes how her hopes and dreams influence how she behaves,thinks,and feels.Julia is focusing on how _____ events determine her personality.

Accepted Answer

A) prior 
B) subconscious 
C) environmental 
D) anticipated 
A) prior 
B) subconscious 
C) environmental 
D) anticipated

Question 3

When two siblings are similar in terms of personality,research suggests that this is due primarily to:

Accepted Answer

A) the shared environment the siblings experienced. 
B) the nonshared environment the siblings experienced. 
C) genetics. 
D) an equal combination of genes and the environment. 
A) the shared environment the siblings experienced. 
B) the nonshared environment the siblings experienced. 
C) genetics. 
D) an equal combination of genes and the environment.

Question 4

Someone with amnesia who CANNOT remember her past:

Accepted Answer

A) has lost her entire self-concept. 
B) lacks self-schemas but retains a self-narrative. 
C) lacks a self-narrative but retains a self-concept. 
D) nonetheless retains a completely intact self-concept. 
A) has lost her entire self-concept. 
B) lacks self-schemas but retains a self-narrative. 
C) lacks a self-narrative but retains a self-concept. 
D) nonetheless retains a completely intact self-concept.

Question 5

In a study by Baldwin and colleagues (1989),Catholic girls shown subliminal photos of the Pope while reading a magazine article about sex reported a decrease in:

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) enthusiasm for the Church. 
C) an internal locus of control. 
D) self-concept 
A) self-esteem. 
B) enthusiasm for the Church. 
C) an internal locus of control. 
D) self-concept

Question 6

Which statement about the Big Five Factor Model is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The factors are associated with predictable patterns of behavior. 
B) People high in conscientiousness perform well in their jobs. 
C) People low in extraversion tend to be social and affectionate. 
D) People's personalities tend to remain stable throughout life. 
A) The factors are associated with predictable patterns of behavior. 
B) People high in conscientiousness perform well in their jobs. 
C) People low in extraversion tend to be social and affectionate. 
D) People's personalities tend to remain stable throughout life.

Question 7

Jennifer feels uncomfortable when her friends tell her that she is too aggressive and bossy,because she sees herself as a very conservative and caring person.Jennifer seeks:

Accepted Answer

A) self-verification. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) self-concept. 
D) self-serving bias. 
A) self-verification. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) self-concept. 
D) self-serving bias.

Question 8

The self-concept can be organized into:

Accepted Answer

A) the I and the me. 
B) self-verification and self-esteem. 
C) self-narratives and personality traits. 
D) self-esteem and self-knowledge. 
A) the I and the me. 
B) self-verification and self-esteem. 
C) self-narratives and personality traits. 
D) self-esteem and self-knowledge.

Question 9

When asked to write an essay on why he is who she is,Pal describes how neurotransmitter imbalances contribute to his moodiness.Pal is focusing on how _____ events determine his personality.

Accepted Answer

A) prior 
B) subconscious 
C) environmental 
D) anticipated 
A) prior 
B) subconscious 
C) environmental 
D) anticipated

Question 10

The tendency to seek evidence to confirm the self-concept is called:

Accepted Answer

A) self-analysis. 
B) the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C) self-verification. 
D) self-relevance. 
A) self-analysis. 
B) the self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C) self-verification. 
D) self-relevance.

Question 11

People's tendency to take credit for their successes but downplay responsibility for their failures is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) self-verification. 
B) the self-serving bias. 
C) self-rationalization. 
D) narcissism. 
A) self-verification. 
B) the self-serving bias. 
C) self-rationalization. 
D) narcissism.

Question 12

Abraham Maslow,a _____ theorist,proposed a hierarchy of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) humanistic;meanings of life and death 
B) humanistic;human needs 
C) existential;meanings of life and death 
D) existential;human needs 
A) humanistic;meanings of life and death 
B) humanistic;human needs 
C) existential;meanings of life and death 
D) existential;human needs

Question 13

The _____ is the mental system that reflects the internalization of cultural rules mainly learned from parents as they exercise their authority.

Accepted Answer

A) superego 
B) ego 
C) unconscious 
D) id 
A) superego 
B) ego 
C) unconscious 
D) id

Question 14

Walter Mischel reported that the average correlation between a personality trait and a corresponding behavior thought to be representative of that trait was approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.3. 
B) 0.5. 
C) 0.7. 
D) 0.9. 
A) 0.3. 
B) 0.5. 
C) 0.7. 
D) 0.9.

Question 15

On her first visit to a psychiatrist,Lucinda was asked to look at a set of 10 pictures and make up a story about each one.Her psychiatrist was likely using the:

Accepted Answer

A) Myers-Briggs Inventory. 
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. 
C) Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
D) Thematic Apperception Test. 
A) Myers-Briggs Inventory. 
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. 
C) Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
D) Thematic Apperception Test.

Question 16

According to Bem (1974),_____ is NOT a stereotypical feminine personality characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A) yielding 
B) self-reliance 
C) being easily flattered 
D) sympathy 
A) yielding 
B) self-reliance 
C) being easily flattered 
D) sympathy

Question 17

When traits are organized in a hierarchy,_____ are at the _____ level.

Accepted Answer

A) concrete traits;highest 
B) abstract traits;highest 
C) specific behavioral tendencies;highest 
D) abstract traits;lowest 
A) concrete traits;highest 
B) abstract traits;highest 
C) specific behavioral tendencies;highest 
D) abstract traits;lowest

Question 18

The Big Five Facto Model includes _____ as one the five dimensions of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) creativity 
B) authoritarianism 
C) openness to experience 
D) impulsivity 
A) creativity 
B) authoritarianism 
C) openness to experience 
D) impulsivity

Question 19

According to Freud,personality is largely determined by:

Accepted Answer

A) the id. 
B) the ego. 
C) the superego attempting to satisfy the demands of the id. 
D) interactions between the id,ego,and superego. 
A) the id. 
B) the ego. 
C) the superego attempting to satisfy the demands of the id. 
D) interactions between the id,ego,and superego.

Question 20

People with _____ tend to live happier and healthier lives than do people with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) explicit egotism;implicit egotism 
B) a high self-concept;a low self-concept 
C) high self-esteem;low self-esteem 
D) an external locus of control;an internal locus of control 
A) explicit egotism;implicit egotism 
B) a high self-concept;a low self-concept 
C) high self-esteem;low self-esteem 
D) an external locus of control;an internal locus of control

Exam 12: Personality-Part A

At work,Christine's boss yelled at her.Christine came home from work and yelled at her kids.Which defense mechanism did Christine use?

When asked to write an essay on why she is who she is,Julia describes how her hopes and dreams influence how she behaves,thinks,and feels.Julia is focusing on how _____ events determine her personality.

When two siblings are similar in terms of personality,research suggests that this is due primarily to:

Someone with amnesia who CANNOT remember her past:

In a study by Baldwin and colleagues (1989),Catholic girls shown subliminal photos of the Pope while reading a magazine article about sex reported a decrease in:

Which statement about the Big Five Factor Model is FALSE?

Jennifer feels uncomfortable when her friends tell her that she is too aggressive and bossy,because she sees herself as a very conservative and caring person.Jennifer seeks:

The self-concept can be organized into:

When asked to write an essay on why he is who she is,Pal describes how neurotransmitter imbalances contribute to his moodiness.Pal is focusing on how _____ events determine his personality.

The tendency to seek evidence to confirm the self-concept is called:

People's tendency to take credit for their successes but downplay responsibility for their failures is termed:

Abraham Maslow,a _____ theorist,proposed a hierarchy of _____.

The _____ is the mental system that reflects the internalization of cultural rules mainly learned from parents as they exercise their authority.

Walter Mischel reported that the average correlation between a personality trait and a corresponding behavior thought to be representative of that trait was approximately:

On her first visit to a psychiatrist,Lucinda was asked to look at a set of 10 pictures and make up a story about each one.Her psychiatrist was likely using the:

According to Bem (1974),_____ is NOT a stereotypical feminine personality characteristic.

When traits are organized in a hierarchy,_____ are at the _____ level.

The Big Five Facto Model includes _____ as one the five dimensions of personality.

According to Freud,personality is largely determined by:

People with _____ tend to live happier and healthier lives than do people with _____.

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part B

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part C

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part D

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part E

Methods in Psychology-Part A

Methods in Psychology-Part B

Methods in Psychology-Part C

Methods in Psychology-Part D

Methods in Psychology-Part E

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part A

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part B

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part C

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part D

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part E

Sensation and Perception-Part A

Sensation and Perception-Part B

Sensation and Perception-Part C

Sensation and Perception-Part D

Sensation and Perception-Part E

Consciousness-Part A

Consciousness-Part B

Consciousness-Part C

Consciousness-Part D

Consciousness-Part E

Memory-Part A

Memory-Part B

Memory-Part C

Memory-Part D

Memory-Part E

Learning-Part A

Learning-Part B

Learning-Part C

Learning-Part D

Learning-Part E

Emotion and Motivation-Part A

Emotion and Motivation-Part B

Emotion and Motivation-Part C

Emotion and Motivation-Part D

Emotion and Motivation-Part E

Language and Thought-Part A

Language and Thought-Part B

Language and Thought-Part C

Language and Thought-Part D

Language and Thought-Part E

Intelligence-Part A

Intelligence-Part B

Intelligence-Part C

Intelligence-Part D

Intelligence-Part E

Development-Part A

Development-Part B

Development-Part C

Development-Part D

Development-Part E

Personality-Part B

Personality-Part C

Personality-Part D

Personality-Part E

Abraham Maslow,a _ theorist,proposed a hierarchy of _.

When traits are organized in a hierarchy,_ are at the _ level.

People with _ tend to live happier and healthier lives than do people with _.