Question 1

Trait theories of personality differ from psychodynamic and humanistic approaches because they

Accepted Answer

A)  describe behavioral tendencies that are consistent over time. 
B)  have a generally more positive view of human nature. 
C)  are less able to be tested scientifically. 
D)  are based on people's unconscious conflicts. 
A)  describe behavioral tendencies that are consistent over time. 
B)  have a generally more positive view of human nature. 
C)  are less able to be tested scientifically. 
D)  are based on people's unconscious conflicts.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of temperament?

Accepted Answer

A)  activity level 
B)  sociability 
C)  emotionality 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  activity level 
B)  sociability 
C)  emotionality 
D)  agreeableness

Question 3

When Pearl was in high school,she constantly worried about her relationships and her school achievements.Now that she is older,she worries about her health and the environment.This change in the focus of her worrying is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  a basic tendency. 
B)  temperament. 
C)  the reticular activation system. 
D)  characteristic adaptation. 
A)  a basic tendency. 
B)  temperament. 
C)  the reticular activation system. 
D)  characteristic adaptation.

Question 4

According to research on gender differences in personality,men tend to be ________ than women.

Accepted Answer

A)  more assertive 
B)  more conscientious 
C)  less assertive 
D)  less conscientious 
A)  more assertive 
B)  more conscientious 
C)  less assertive 
D)  less conscientious

Question 5

When Joe did really well on his first sales presentation,he said it was because he worked hard on it.When he did poorly on his second sales presentation,he said it was because the computer and projector were not working properly.Joe's explanations about his two sales presentations reveal a

Accepted Answer

A)  reflected appraisal. 
B)  temporal comparison. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  downward comparison. 
A)  reflected appraisal. 
B)  temporal comparison. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  downward comparison.

Question 6

A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms.
B) Pick two defense mechanisms,define,and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

A) Defense mechanisms are unconscious me

Question 7

A change in the behavioral expression of a trait based on the demands of specific situations is a

Accepted Answer

A)  basic tendency. 
B)  characteristic adaptation. 
C)  temperament. 
D)  working self-concept. 
A)  basic tendency. 
B)  characteristic adaptation. 
C)  temperament. 
D)  working self-concept.

Question 8

When you make a downward comparison,it will typically ________ self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease your own 
B)  increase your own 
C)  have little effect on your own 
D)  increase another person's 
A)  decrease your own 
B)  increase your own 
C)  have little effect on your own 
D)  increase another person's

Question 9

A) Describe the research findings on twin and adoption studies looking at personality.
B) What do these findings tell us about how genetics influence personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Research with identical twins provide

Question 10

Which of the following traits is NOT part of the five-factor theory of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to experience 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  introversion 
A)  openness to experience 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  introversion

Question 11

Greg is a parent who wants to apply a person-centered approach to raising his son Isaac.Which of the following things should Greg do?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should withhold treats and gifts to reinforce his rules. 
B)  He should emphasize Isaac's responsibility for his failures. 
C)  He should love and support Isaac no matter how he behaves. 
D)  He should teach Isaac defense mechanisms to relieve his internal conflicts. 
A)  He should withhold treats and gifts to reinforce his rules. 
B)  He should emphasize Isaac's responsibility for his failures. 
C)  He should love and support Isaac no matter how he behaves. 
D)  He should teach Isaac defense mechanisms to relieve his internal conflicts.

Question 12

Andy's id is a very dominant force in his personality.Which of the following is Andy most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  feel embarrassed even if he has done nothing wrong 
B)  act calmly around strangers 
C)  follow his impulses when making decisions 
D)  resolve conflicts in a peaceful way 
A)  feel embarrassed even if he has done nothing wrong 
B)  act calmly around strangers 
C)  follow his impulses when making decisions 
D)  resolve conflicts in a peaceful way

Question 13

You have an internal locus of control.When you perform poorly in volleyball and your team loses the game,which of the following statements are you most likely to say?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The other team was too good." 
B)  "Luck was not on my side today." 
C)  "I did not practice enough last week." 
D)  "My teammates need to play harder." 
A)  "The other team was too good." 
B)  "Luck was not on my side today." 
C)  "I did not practice enough last week." 
D)  "My teammates need to play harder."

Question 14

Brad and Gloria met on an online dating site.Gloria describes herself as secure,calm in stressful situations,and rarely angry.According to the Big Five trait theory,Gloria is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  high in conscientiousness. 
B)  high in openness. 
C)  low in extraversion. 
D)  low in neuroticism. 
A)  high in conscientiousness. 
B)  high in openness. 
C)  low in extraversion. 
D)  low in neuroticism.

Question 15

Which of the following people will show a highly stable personality if measured today and again one year later?

Accepted Answer

A)  Janessa, a 7-year-old 
B)  Tyree, a 15-year-old 
C)  Evelyn, a 35-year-old 
D)  LaShonda, a 55-year-old 
A)  Janessa, a 7-year-old 
B)  Tyree, a 15-year-old 
C)  Evelyn, a 35-year-old 
D)  LaShonda, a 55-year-old

Trait theories of personality differ from psychodynamic and humanistic approaches because they

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of temperament?

When Pearl was in high school,she constantly worried about her relationships and her school achievements.Now that she is older,she worries about her health and the environment.This change in the focus of her worrying is due to

According to research on gender differences in personality,men tend to be ________ than women.

When Joe did really well on his first sales presentation,he said it was because he worked hard on it.When he did poorly on his second sales presentation,he said it was because the computer and projector were not working properly.Joe's explanations about his two sales presentations reveal a

A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms. B) Pick two defense mechanisms,define,and provide an example of each.

A change in the behavioral expression of a trait based on the demands of specific situations is a

When you make a downward comparison,it will typically ________ self-esteem.

A) Describe the research findings on twin and adoption studies looking at personality. B) What do these findings tell us about how genetics influence personality?

Which of the following traits is NOT part of the five-factor theory of personality?

Greg is a parent who wants to apply a person-centered approach to raising his son Isaac.Which of the following things should Greg do?

Andy's id is a very dominant force in his personality.Which of the following is Andy most likely to do?

You have an internal locus of control.When you perform poorly in volleyball and your team loses the game,which of the following statements are you most likely to say?

Brad and Gloria met on an online dating site.Gloria describes herself as secure,calm in stressful situations,and rarely angry.According to the Big Five trait theory,Gloria is most likely

Which of the following people will show a highly stable personality if measured today and again one year later?

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Exam 13: Self and Personality

Trait theories of personality differ from psychodynamic and humanistic approaches because they

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of temperament?

When Pearl was in high school,she constantly worried about her relationships and her school achievements.Now that she is older,she worries about her health and the environment.This change in the focus of her worrying is due to

According to research on gender differences in personality,men tend to be ________ than women.

When Joe did really well on his first sales presentation,he said it was because he worked hard on it.When he did poorly on his second sales presentation,he said it was because the computer and projector were not working properly.Joe's explanations about his two sales presentations reveal a

A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms. B) Pick two defense mechanisms,define,and provide an example of each.

A change in the behavioral expression of a trait based on the demands of specific situations is a

When you make a downward comparison,it will typically ________ self-esteem.

A) Describe the research findings on twin and adoption studies looking at personality. B) What do these findings tell us about how genetics influence personality?

Which of the following traits is NOT part of the five-factor theory of personality?

Greg is a parent who wants to apply a person-centered approach to raising his son Isaac.Which of the following things should Greg do?

Andy's id is a very dominant force in his personality.Which of the following is Andy most likely to do?

You have an internal locus of control.When you perform poorly in volleyball and your team loses the game,which of the following statements are you most likely to say?

Brad and Gloria met on an online dating site.Gloria describes herself as secure,calm in stressful situations,and rarely angry.According to the Big Five trait theory,Gloria is most likely

Which of the following people will show a highly stable personality if measured today and again one year later?

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

Filters