Question 1

All of the following are personality dimensions identified by Hans Eysenck except

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A)  extraversion versus introversion. 
B)  neuroticism versus emotional stability. 
C)  shyness versus social rejection. 
D)  psychoticism versus impulse control. 
A)  extraversion versus introversion. 
B)  neuroticism versus emotional stability. 
C)  shyness versus social rejection. 
D)  psychoticism versus impulse control. C

Question 2

The L-data technique uses

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A)  questionnaires. 
B)  ratings of specific behaviors in real-life settings. 
C)  objective tests. 
D)  observations of laboratory behavior. 
A)  questionnaires. 
B)  ratings of specific behaviors in real-life settings. 
C)  objective tests. 
D)  observations of laboratory behavior. B

Question 3

Q-data are obtained by

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A)  introspection and self-rating. 
B)  tape recordings of psychotherapy sessions. 
C)  observation of behavior in real-life settings. 
D)  correlations between factors and traits. 
A)  introspection and self-rating. 
B)  tape recordings of psychotherapy sessions. 
C)  observation of behavior in real-life settings. 
D)  correlations between factors and traits. A

Question 4

According to Eysenck's research, extraverts have lower levels of ____ than introverts.

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A)  hostility 
B)  cortical arousal 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  guilt feelings 
A)  hostility 
B)  cortical arousal 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  guilt feelings

Question 5

Cattell's viewpoint of human nature

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A)  was, in his younger years, more optimistic about our ability to solve social problems. 
B)  was, in his younger years, more pessimistic about our ability to solve social problems. 
C)  was from birth through adolescence. 
D)  was an optimistic view across the life span. 
A)  was, in his younger years, more optimistic about our ability to solve social problems. 
B)  was, in his younger years, more pessimistic about our ability to solve social problems. 
C)  was from birth through adolescence. 
D)  was an optimistic view across the life span.

Question 6

For Cattell, if two measures showed a high correlation, then

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A)  there is no relationship. 
B)  the factors are derived from the study of the unconscious and conscious. 
C)  the traits and factors of the two tests are similar or related. 
D)  the relationship is undetermined. 
A)  there is no relationship. 
B)  the factors are derived from the study of the unconscious and conscious. 
C)  the traits and factors of the two tests are similar or related. 
D)  the relationship is undetermined.

Question 7

Cattell worked with this prominent American psychologist.

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A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  Henry Murray 
C)  Edward L. Thorndike 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  Henry Murray 
C)  Edward L. Thorndike 
D)  Abraham Maslow

Question 8

Cattell defined sentiments as an environmental-mold trait formed from external social and physical influences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cattell identified 11 ergs, which are motivating traits such as

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A)  curiosity. 
B)  disgust. 
C)  self-assertion. 
D)  all of the answers 
A)  curiosity. 
B)  disgust. 
C)  self-assertion. 
D)  all of the answers

Question 10

The 16 PF Test is widely used

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A)  for personality research and for predicting occupational success. 
B)  more often than any other personality test. 
C)  only with neurotics. 
D)  with children and adults. 
A)  for personality research and for predicting occupational success. 
B)  more often than any other personality test. 
C)  only with neurotics. 
D)  with children and adults.

Question 11

Constitutional traits are unitary personality factors that are very stable and permanent, while source traits originate in biological conditions but are not necessarily innate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The T-data technique involves the use of what Cattell called "objective" tests, in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Eysenck believes that personality dimensions such as introversion

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A)  remain relatively constant throughout the life span. 
B)  are inconsistent because of heredity. 
C)  are caused by childhood trauma alone. 
D)  are influenced equally by environment and heredity. 
A)  remain relatively constant throughout the life span. 
B)  are inconsistent because of heredity. 
C)  are caused by childhood trauma alone. 
D)  are influenced equally by environment and heredity.

Question 14

Use the factors to depict your scores for the "Big Five" Factors of personality. Examine and outline why you listed these particular factors and discern whether or not these factors can be explained mostly by environment or genetics. Defend your answers.
(NOTE: An option for the student, if they do not wish to disclose personal information, is to substitute a fictitious person when completing the profile.)

Accepted Answer

A low F corresponds to neuroticism on th

Question 15

The fourth phase of development, maturity, is marked by feeling satisfied and being productive in terms of career, marriage, and family situations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For Eysenck, the most significant factor in intelligence is

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A)  environment. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  learning. 
D)  unpredictability. 
A)  environment. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  learning. 
D)  unpredictability.

Question 17

As a researcher, Cattell preferred what he called the

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A)  bivariate approach, or laboratory experiment. 
B)  clinical method, or case studies. 
C)  multivariate approach, involving the statistical procedure of factor analysis. 
D)  Cattell used each of these approaches. 
A)  bivariate approach, or laboratory experiment. 
B)  clinical method, or case studies. 
C)  multivariate approach, involving the statistical procedure of factor analysis. 
D)  Cattell used each of these approaches.

Question 18

Cattell's research subjects

Accepted Answer

A)  produced life records. 
B)  filled out questionnaires. 
C)  took personality tests. 
D)  all of the answers 
A)  produced life records. 
B)  filled out questionnaires. 
C)  took personality tests. 
D)  all of the answers

Question 19

Cattell has identified 16 ____ traits that form the basis of personality.

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A)  surface 
B)  unique 
C)  ability 
D)  source 
A)  surface 
B)  unique 
C)  ability 
D)  source

Question 20

Cattell's goal in studying personality is to

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A)  explore the unconscious. 
B)  predict behavior. 
C)  change behavior. 
D)  cure emotionally disturbed persons. 
A)  explore the unconscious. 
B)  predict behavior. 
C)  change behavior. 
D)  cure emotionally disturbed persons.

All of the following are personality dimensions identified by Hans Eysenck except

The L-data technique uses

Q-data are obtained by

According to Eysenck's research, extraverts have lower levels of ____ than introverts.

Cattell's viewpoint of human nature

For Cattell, if two measures showed a high correlation, then

Cattell worked with this prominent American psychologist.

Cattell defined sentiments as an environmental-mold trait formed from external social and physical influences.

Cattell identified 11 ergs, which are motivating traits such as

The 16 PF Test is widely used

Constitutional traits are unitary personality factors that are very stable and permanent, while source traits originate in biological conditions but are not necessarily innate.

The T-data technique involves the use of what Cattell called "objective" tests, in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated.

Eysenck believes that personality dimensions such as introversion

The fourth phase of development, maturity, is marked by feeling satisfied and being productive in terms of career, marriage, and family situations.

For Eysenck, the most significant factor in intelligence is

As a researcher, Cattell preferred what he called the

Cattell's research subjects

Cattell has identified 16 ____ traits that form the basis of personality.

Cattell's goal in studying personality is to

Studying Personality: Assessment, Research, and Theory

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology

Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Erik Erikson: Identity Theory

Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Abraham Maslow: Needs- Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

B F Skinner: Reinforcement Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

Mini- Theories: Locus of Control, Sensation Seeking, Learned Helplessness, Optimismpessimism, Positive Psychology, and Happiness and Success

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Exam 8: Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, and Other Trait Theorists

All of the following are personality dimensions identified by Hans Eysenck except

The L-data technique uses

Q-data are obtained by

According to Eysenck's research, extraverts have lower levels of ____ than introverts.

Cattell's viewpoint of human nature

For Cattell, if two measures showed a high correlation, then

Cattell worked with this prominent American psychologist.

Cattell defined sentiments as an environmental-mold trait formed from external social and physical influences.

Cattell identified 11 ergs, which are motivating traits such as

The 16 PF Test is widely used

Constitutional traits are unitary personality factors that are very stable and permanent, while source traits originate in biological conditions but are not necessarily innate.

The T-data technique involves the use of what Cattell called "objective" tests, in which a person responds without knowing what aspect of behavior is being evaluated.

Eysenck believes that personality dimensions such as introversion

The fourth phase of development, maturity, is marked by feeling satisfied and being productive in terms of career, marriage, and family situations.

For Eysenck, the most significant factor in intelligence is

As a researcher, Cattell preferred what he called the

Cattell's research subjects

Cattell has identified 16 ____ traits that form the basis of personality.

Cattell's goal in studying personality is to

Studying Personality: Assessment, Research, and Theory

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology

Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Erik Erikson: Identity Theory

Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Abraham Maslow: Needs- Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

B F Skinner: Reinforcement Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

Mini- Theories: Locus of Control, Sensation Seeking, Learned Helplessness, Optimismpessimism, Positive Psychology, and Happiness and Success

Personality in Perspective

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