Question 1

Dr. Abbott is an industrial/organizational psychologist. She is examining the relationships among scores on certain MMPI-2 scales and measures of job satisfaction in a particular industry. Dr. Abbott's work exemplifies _________ research.

Accepted Answer

A) experimental 
B) correlational 
C) archival 
D) observational

Question 2

Molecular geneticists investigate behavior at a _____ level of analysis than behavioral geneticists.

Accepted Answer

A) higher 
B) lower 
C) more accurate 
D) more psychological

Question 3

There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell of the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of repression (denial)

Accepted Answer

A) An unacceptable feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one. 
B) Unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities 
C) Anxiety-related thoughts are pushed into the unconscious. 
D) Unacceptable impulses are attributed to others

Question 5

Dr. Ivanov conducts family and adoption studies. Dr. Jefferson conducts twin studies. Dr. Ivanov is a ________. Dr. Jefferson is a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral geneticist; molecular geneticist 
B) behavioral geneticist; behavioral geneticist as well 
C) molecular geneticist; molecular geneticist as well 
D) molecular geneticist; behavioral geneticist

Question 6

The influence of non-shared environmental factors on personality is _______ than that of genetics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The influence of non-shared environmental factors on...

Question 7

Endomorph is to ectomorph as ____ is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) tall; short 
B) fat; thin 
C) male; female 
D) sad; happy

Question 8

Which of the following is a definition of leadership

Accepted Answer

A) The ability to direct or inspire others 
B) The ability to look forward 
C) The ability to link self and other 
D) Leadership is the same as intelligence

Question 9

Which of the following stages of psychosexual development is CORRECTLY matched with an age range

Accepted Answer

A) oral - 3-6 years 
B) phallic - 0-1 years 
C) anal - 1-3 years 
D) genital - 6-12 years

Question 10

Which of the following components of a twin study is correctly described

Accepted Answer

A) non-shared environment - the influence of an individual's unique experiences 
B) shared environment - the influence of the home and family environment 
C) heritability - the influence of genetic factors 
D) A, B, and C are correctly described.

Question 11

Freud's theory of psychosexual development, mature adult sexuality develops during the:

Accepted Answer

A) latency period 
B) genital stage 
C) phallic stage 
D) oral stage

Question 12

Cells in the human body contain ______ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) 46 pairs of 
B) 23 
C) 23 pairs of 
D) 2

Question 13

The genes of _______ twins are 100% identical, while those of _______ twins are 50% identical.

Accepted Answer

A) monozygotic; dizygotic 
B) dizygotic; monozygotic 
C) fraternal; identical 
D) identical; fraternal

Question 14

Which of the following describes the Five-Factor model dimension of conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

A) A general appreciation for art, adventure, and experience 
B) A tendency to show discipline and aim for achievement 
C) A tendency to experience positive emotions 
D) A tendency to experience negative emotions

Question 15

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a valid personality measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of displacement

Accepted Answer

A) An impulse is redirected from the source of anxiety to a more acceptable source. 
B) Unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities 
C) Unacceptable impulses are expressed as their opposites 
D) Unacceptable impulses are attributed to others

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in your text as an aspect of behavior for which genes have been identified among knockout mice

Accepted Answer

A) learning 
B) aggression 
C) socialization patterns 
D) novelty-seeking

Question 18

Is genetics destiny

Accepted Answer

A) No.While genetics are important in behavior and personality, non-shared environmental factors are more influential. 
B) No.While genetics are important in behavior and personality, shared environmental factors are more influential. 
C) No.Genetics seem to have only a minor influence on behavior and personality. 
D) Yes.Genetics have more impact on personality and behavior than do either shared or non-shared environmental factors.

Question 19

In order to protect herself from experiencing anxiety, Nancy is attributing her own unacceptable aggressive impulses to another individual. Nancy is using a:

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization principle 
B) fixation process 
C) defense mechanism 
D) psychosexual strategy

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a self-concept discrepancy

Accepted Answer

A) The difference between Charlie's highest and lowest self-esteem on a given day. 
B) The difference between how Julie sees herself and how Julie's mother sees her. 
C) The difference between Leslie's dejection and anxiety. 
D) The difference between Erin's intelligence and her friendliness.

Exam 12: Personality