Question 1

The genetic correlation between identical twins raised in the same household is typically around ______ for all of the big five personality factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  .10 
B)  .50 
C)  .80 
D)  .99 
A)  .10 
B)  .50 
C)  .80 
D)  .99 B

Question 2

Some psychologists use a(n) _____ approach to studying personality, which is a person-centered method in which researchers focus on individual people and their unique personalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  nomothetic 
B)  factor-analysis 
C)  idiographic 
D)  reciprocal 
A)  nomothetic 
B)  factor-analysis 
C)  idiographic 
D)  reciprocal C

Question 3

What is one criticism of projective tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are inappropriate for use with children. 
B)  They are too simple in their administration and scoring. 
C)  They have low validity and reliability. 
D)  They fail to take into account differences in the testing environments. 
A)  They are inappropriate for use with children. 
B)  They are too simple in their administration and scoring. 
C)  They have low validity and reliability. 
D)  They fail to take into account differences in the testing environments. C

Question 4

Which of these research methods would a psychologist be likely to employ to study the influence of genetics on personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  examining correlations in personality between pairs of identical and fraternal twins 
B)  interviewing people who have known others who were particularly odd or unique 
C)  administering paper and pencil or computerized questionnaires to hundreds of people 
D)  documenting the patterns of development and difficulties of psychiatric patients 
A)  examining correlations in personality between pairs of identical and fraternal twins 
B)  interviewing people who have known others who were particularly odd or unique 
C)  administering paper and pencil or computerized questionnaires to hundreds of people 
D)  documenting the patterns of development and difficulties of psychiatric patients

Question 5

Despite the critiques of the psychodynamic perspective, research indicates that the psychodynamic approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be an effective treatment for certain psychological problems. 
B)  does correctly describe the relationship between psychosexual development and adult personality. 
C)  is more accurate than trait theories. 
D)  correctly describes that interaction between the conscious and unconscious aspects of personality. 
A)  can be an effective treatment for certain psychological problems. 
B)  does correctly describe the relationship between psychosexual development and adult personality. 
C)  is more accurate than trait theories. 
D)  correctly describes that interaction between the conscious and unconscious aspects of personality.

Question 6

Research indicates that locations, associations, activities, and subjective states are four:

Accepted Answer

A)  categories of personality traits. 
B)  factors that influence the development of our personality traits. 
C)  situational influences that interact with personality to determine our behavior. 
D)  changes in personality that occur over our lifespan. 
A)  categories of personality traits. 
B)  factors that influence the development of our personality traits. 
C)  situational influences that interact with personality to determine our behavior. 
D)  changes in personality that occur over our lifespan.

Question 7

The old adage, "Everyone is queer but me and thee," illustrates the defense mechanism of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement 
B)  undoing 
C)  projection 
D)  reaction formation 
A)  displacement 
B)  undoing 
C)  projection 
D)  reaction formation

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the nomothetic and idiographic approaches to personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nomothetic approach focuses on traits found across large groups, whereas the idiographic approach focuses on individuals. 
B)  The idiographic approach focuses on traits found across large groups, whereas the nomothetic approach focuses on individuals. 
C)  The idiographic approach relies on measures such as the Big Five, whereas the Big Five is of no use to a nomothetic approach. 
D)  The idiographic approach allows psychologists to ask questions about the genetic and cultural basis of personality traits. 
A)  The nomothetic approach focuses on traits found across large groups, whereas the idiographic approach focuses on individuals. 
B)  The idiographic approach focuses on traits found across large groups, whereas the nomothetic approach focuses on individuals. 
C)  The idiographic approach relies on measures such as the Big Five, whereas the Big Five is of no use to a nomothetic approach. 
D)  The idiographic approach allows psychologists to ask questions about the genetic and cultural basis of personality traits.

Question 9

Which statement about the id is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is in close contact with bodily needs. 
B)  It follows the reality principle. 
C)  It houses the conscience. 
D)  It drives us to live up to our ideals. 
A)  It is in close contact with bodily needs. 
B)  It follows the reality principle. 
C)  It houses the conscience. 
D)  It drives us to live up to our ideals.

Question 10

The key difference between Maslow's and Rogers's work was the former's focus on ________ and the latter's focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  determinism; free will 
B)  free will; reciprocal determinism 
C)  self-actualized individuals; the self-concept 
D)  self-actualized individuals; unconscious mental processing 
A)  determinism; free will 
B)  free will; reciprocal determinism 
C)  self-actualized individuals; the self-concept 
D)  self-actualized individuals; unconscious mental processing

Question 11

The Oedipal complex is most likely experienced in the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  genital 
B)  oral 
C)  phallic 
D)  anal 
A)  genital 
B)  oral 
C)  phallic 
D)  anal

Question 12

Some cultures emphasize _______________. Individuals in these cultures tend to define themselves in terms of valuing harmony, tradition, and relationships with others.

Accepted Answer

interperso

Question 13

Jane is an angry, hostile woman. At work and in her personal life, she is described as energetic go-getter because she is a workaholic and does a great deal and does a great deal of volunteer work for abused children and women. Jane's behavior may be an example of which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimation 
B)  displacement 
C)  reaction formation 
D)  projection 
A)  sublimation 
B)  displacement 
C)  reaction formation 
D)  projection

Question 14

Which aspect of the mind held the greatest fascination for Freud?

Accepted Answer

A)  the preconscious mind 
B)  the conscious area 
C)  suppressions 
D)  the unconscious 
A)  the preconscious mind 
B)  the conscious area 
C)  suppressions 
D)  the unconscious

Question 15

The Oedipus complex occurs during the _______ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  anal 
B)  phallic 
C)  oral 
D)  latency 
A)  anal 
B)  phallic 
C)  oral 
D)  latency

Question 16

Which personality test relies on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  MMPI 
B)  16PF 
C)  TAT 
D)  projective tests 
A)  MMPI 
B)  16PF 
C)  TAT 
D)  projective tests

Question 17

A psychological test asks the subject to tell a story based on a picture of one or more people in which it is unclear what is going on is one example of a/the

Accepted Answer

A)  projective test 
B)  intelligence test 
C)  California Psychological Inventory (CPI) 
D)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
A)  projective test 
B)  intelligence test 
C)  California Psychological Inventory (CPI) 
D)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

Question 18

The id is motivated by the desire for ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  free will 
B)  instant gratification 
C)  moral perfection 
D)  social acceptability 
A)  free will 
B)  instant gratification 
C)  moral perfection 
D)  social acceptability

Question 19

What theorist disagreed with Freud and though that interpersonal conflict between children and their parents was important for personality development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adler 
B)  Horney 
C)  Jung 
D)  Rorschach 
A)  Adler 
B)  Horney 
C)  Jung 
D)  Rorschach

Question 20

Criminal profiling is a hugely popular concept that captures the interest of television views. What is the reality about the validity of criminal profiling?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is little evidence that it allows investigators to zero in on specific suspects. 
B)  It works, but the MMPI-2 is needed in order to accurately profile suspects. 
C)  It works if a picture of a suspect's dwelling is made available for personality analysis. 
D)  It is equally good as physical evidence, DNA and related measures. 
A)  There is little evidence that it allows investigators to zero in on specific suspects. 
B)  It works, but the MMPI-2 is needed in order to accurately profile suspects. 
C)  It works if a picture of a suspect's dwelling is made available for personality analysis. 
D)  It is equally good as physical evidence, DNA and related measures.

The genetic correlation between identical twins raised in the same household is typically around ______ for all of the big five personality factors.

Some psychologists use a(n) _____ approach to studying personality, which is a person-centered method in which researchers focus on individual people and their unique personalities.

What is one criticism of projective tests?

Which of these research methods would a psychologist be likely to employ to study the influence of genetics on personality?

Despite the critiques of the psychodynamic perspective, research indicates that the psychodynamic approach:

Research indicates that locations, associations, activities, and subjective states are four:

The old adage, "Everyone is queer but me and thee," illustrates the defense mechanism of _______.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the nomothetic and idiographic approaches to personality?

Which statement about the id is most accurate?

The key difference between Maslow's and Rogers's work was the former's focus on and the latter's focus on .

The Oedipal complex is most likely experienced in the __________ stage.

Some cultures emphasize _______________. Individuals in these cultures tend to define themselves in terms of valuing harmony, tradition, and relationships with others.

Jane is an angry, hostile woman. At work and in her personal life, she is described as energetic go-getter because she is a workaholic and does a great deal and does a great deal of volunteer work for abused children and women. Jane's behavior may be an example of which defense mechanism?

Which aspect of the mind held the greatest fascination for Freud?

The Oedipus complex occurs during the _______ stage.

Which personality test relies on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

A psychological test asks the subject to tell a story based on a picture of one or more people in which it is unclear what is going on is one example of a/the

The id is motivated by the desire for ____________.

What theorist disagreed with Freud and though that interpersonal conflict between children and their parents was important for personality development?

Criminal profiling is a hugely popular concept that captures the interest of television views. What is the reality about the validity of criminal profiling?

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The genetic correlation between identical twins raised in the same household is typically around ______ for all of the big five personality factors.

Some psychologists use a(n) _____ approach to studying personality, which is a person-centered method in which researchers focus on individual people and their unique personalities.

What is one criticism of projective tests?

Which of these research methods would a psychologist be likely to employ to study the influence of genetics on personality?

Despite the critiques of the psychodynamic perspective, research indicates that the psychodynamic approach:

Research indicates that locations, associations, activities, and subjective states are four:

The old adage, "Everyone is queer but me and thee," illustrates the defense mechanism of _______.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the nomothetic and idiographic approaches to personality?

Which statement about the id is most accurate?

The key difference between Maslow's and Rogers's work was the former's focus on ________ and the latter's focus on ________.

The Oedipal complex is most likely experienced in the __________ stage.

Some cultures emphasize _______________. Individuals in these cultures tend to define themselves in terms of valuing harmony, tradition, and relationships with others.

Jane is an angry, hostile woman. At work and in her personal life, she is described as energetic go-getter because she is a workaholic and does a great deal and does a great deal of volunteer work for abused children and women. Jane's behavior may be an example of which defense mechanism?

Which aspect of the mind held the greatest fascination for Freud?

The Oedipus complex occurs during the _______ stage.

Which personality test relies on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

A psychological test asks the subject to tell a story based on a picture of one or more people in which it is unclear what is going on is one example of a/the

The id is motivated by the desire for ____________.

What theorist disagreed with Freud and though that interpersonal conflict between children and their parents was important for personality development?

Criminal profiling is a hugely popular concept that captures the interest of television views. What is the reality about the validity of criminal profiling?

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Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

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Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

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Therapies

Social Psychology

Health, Stress and Coping

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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The key difference between Maslow's and Rogers's work was the former's focus on and the latter's focus on .