Question 1

Self-actualized people,as described by Maslow,are especially likely to

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A)   demonstrate a reactive temperament.
B)   be open and spontaneous.
C)   avoid political disagreements.
D)   enjoy many unusually close friendships.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Brad is reading through his friend's social media posts and notices that the posts seem to provide hints at his friend's personality.He's correct! Thus far,research has found that all of the following can be displayed in written communication except

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A)   level of extraversion.
B)   level of agreeableness.
C)   level of self-esteem.
D)   level of openness.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A person who is helpful and trusting most clearly ranks high on the Big Five trait dimension known as

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A)   extraversion.
B)   openness.
C)   agreeableness.
D)   conscientiousness.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which basic trait is associated with a tendency to seek low levels of environmental stimulation?

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A)   narcissism
B)   introversion
C)   agreeableness
D)   conscientiousnessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Amanda is consistently optimistic,talkative,and impulsive.Each of these characteristics most clearly represents

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A)   a conscious motive.
B)   the need for self-esteem.
C)   a peak experience.
D)   a trait.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Compared with personality differences among humans,personality differences among dogs are ________ evident and ________ consistently judged by researchers.

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A)   more;less
B)   less;more
C)   more;more
D)   just as;just asE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The "Big Five" trait dimensions are

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A)   introverted/neurotic,extraverted/neurotic,introverted/stable,extraverted/stable,and openness.
B)   introversion,extraversion,neuroticism,stability,and reciprocal.
C)   neuroticism,extraversion,openness to experience,agreeableness,and conscientiousness.
D)   extraversion/introversion,reciprocal,openness,stability,and neuroticism.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

An interest in describing and classifying the many ways in which individuals may differ from one another is most characteristic of ________ theories.

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A)   social-cognitive
B)   trait
C)   humanistic
D)   psychodynamicE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

According to Maslow,the desire for identity,meaning,and purpose beyond the self refers to the motive for

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A)   self-actualization.
B)   individualism.
C)   self-transcendence.
D)   unconditional positive regard.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following statements would most likely appear on a lie scale?

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A)   "I often feel self-conscious around strangers."
B)   "I get too much attention from my parents."
C)   "I enjoy doing my school homework by myself."
D)   "I've never told even a little white lie."E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Dr.Smith is a humanistic psychologist who believes that standardized assessments of personality are depersonalizing.She is most likely to use which of the following to understand the person's unique experiences.

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A)   interviews
B)   intimate conversations
C)   both interviews and intimate conversations
D)   neither interviews nor intimate conversationsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

One reason that Western cultures prize extraversion over introversion is that

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A)   extraverts tend to earn more money.
B)   extraverts seek low levels of stimulation.
C)   they do not fear being evaluated negatively.
D)   attractive,successful people are presumed to be extraverts.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

A behavior trait refers to a pattern of behavior that is

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A)   unconsciously motivated.
B)   difficult to observe.
C)   stable over time.
D)   unlearned.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory?

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A)   It is an empirically derived test.
B)   It can be administered and scored only by a trained psychologist.
C)   It is the most widely used projective test.
D)   It was designed to assess the personality traits of normal,psychologically healthy individuals.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is a basic personality factor assessed by the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire?

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A)   thinking-feeling
B)   real self-ideal self
C)   extraversion-introversion
D)   sensation-intuitionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Who were the two pioneering theorists associated with humanistic psychology?

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A)   Sigmund Freud and B.F.Skinner
B)   B.F.Skinner and Carl Rogers
C)   Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers
D)   Abraham Maslow and Sigmund FreudE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Trait theorists have been criticized for

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A)   underestimating the potential influence of biological factors on personality development.
B)   underestimating the extent to which people differ from one another.
C)   overestimating the consistency of behavior from one situation to another.
D)   underestimating the value of factor analysis for identifying clusters of related traits.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Lamont has frequently been rebellious,inconsiderate,and self-centered,yet the pastor of his local church has always accepted and respected him.The pastor's attitude toward Lamont is most explicitly recommended by

Accepted Answer

A)   Hans and Sybil Eysenck.
B)   Carl Rogers.
C)   Isabel Briggs Myers.
D)   Walter Mischel.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which instrument has been used for counseling and work-team development to help identify individuals' personality types?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire
B)   the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
C)   the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
D)   the Person-Situation QuestionnaireE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Research on different brain regions and Big Five traits indicate that those who score high on conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

A)   have a larger frontal lobe area.
B)   have a smaller frontal lobe area.
C)   are wired to experience intense imagination.
D)   have a more active amygdala.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 46: Contemporary Research on Personality

Brad is reading through his friend's social media posts and notices that the posts seem to provide hints at his friend's personality.He's correct! Thus far,research has found that all of the following can be displayed in written communication except

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Self-actualized people,as described by Maslow,are especially likely to

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According to Maslow,the desire for identity,meaning,and purpose beyond the self refers to the motive for

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Compared with personality differences among humans,personality differences among dogs are ________ evident and ________ consistently judged by researchers.

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An interest in describing and classifying the many ways in which individuals may differ from one another is most characteristic of ________ theories.

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A person who is helpful and trusting most clearly ranks high on the Big Five trait dimension known as

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Dr.Smith is a humanistic psychologist who believes that standardized assessments of personality are depersonalizing.She is most likely to use which of the following to understand the person's unique experiences.

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One reason that Western cultures prize extraversion over introversion is that

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