Question 1

Most of the research on personality has been done in the United States and Europe

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The more factors involved in a study, the easier it is to clearly interpret results

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason someone would use random assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  to assure that each participant has an equal chance of being in either experimental condition 
B)  to balance out differences between experimental groups 
C)  to rule out the third variable problem 
D)  to assure that people within each group are similar to one another 
A)  to assure that each participant has an equal chance of being in either experimental condition 
B)  to balance out differences between experimental groups 
C)  to rule out the third variable problem 
D)  to assure that people within each group are similar to one another

Question 4

Experimental personality research:

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on only one variable at a time. 
B)  combines experimental and individual differences. 
C)  tells us nothing about cause and effect. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  focuses on only one variable at a time. 
B)  combines experimental and individual differences. 
C)  tells us nothing about cause and effect. 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

One reason that a personality psychologist might not use the experimental method is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  experiments tend to be long in duration. 
B)  experiments cannot be used in personality research. 
C)  for ethical reasons certain variables can't be manipulated. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  experiments tend to be long in duration. 
B)  experiments cannot be used in personality research. 
C)  for ethical reasons certain variables can't be manipulated. 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Doug observes that people who exercise tend to have higher levels of self- esteem. What are three ways Doug might interpret this correlational finding?

Accepted Answer

First, it could be that people who are h

Question 7

In multifactor research, possible results fall into which two categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  good and bad 
B)  interactive and singular 
C)  main effects and interactions 
D)  correlational and causal 
A)  good and bad 
B)  interactive and singular 
C)  main effects and interactions 
D)  correlational and causal

Question 8

Experience sampling studies are similar to case studies in that they both:

Accepted Answer

A)  typically involve repeated measurements. 
B)  typically use external observers. 
C)  typically require people to think back far in time. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  typically involve repeated measurements. 
B)  typically use external observers. 
C)  typically require people to think back far in time. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Most personality research has been done:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the United States or western Europe. 
B)  on college students. 
C)  on white, middle- to upper-middle-class people. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  in the United States or western Europe. 
B)  on college students. 
C)  on white, middle- to upper-middle-class people. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

One reason that introspection is problematic is that people tend to feel certain that their memory is correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a study categorizes subjects on the basis of some naturally-occurring difference, it is most likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  correlational study. 
B)  experimental study. 
C)  cross-lagged study. 
D)  case study. 
A)  correlational study. 
B)  experimental study. 
C)  cross-lagged study. 
D)  case study.

Question 12

Because it is sometimes difficult to know what it was about a manipulation that produced an effect, we must be cautious even about how we view the results of experiments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Results of correlational studies are always reported as correlations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In experimental research the researcher actively creates a difference between the treatment given to one group and the treatment given to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is not possible to combine correlational and experimental techniques in the same study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Personology is the study one small aspect of a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Case studies are lacking in detail relative to other types of studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In order to understand the relationship between two variables, psychologists consider the strength and direction of that relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The idiographic method focuses on groups of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why is it so important to examine at least two levels of a personality variable before drawing conclusions?

Accepted Answer

You cannot be sure that the different va

Most of the research on personality has been done in the United States and Europe

The more factors involved in a study, the easier it is to clearly interpret results

Which of the following is NOT a reason someone would use random assignment?

Experimental personality research:

One reason that a personality psychologist might not use the experimental method is that:

Doug observes that people who exercise tend to have higher levels of self- esteem. What are three ways Doug might interpret this correlational finding?

In multifactor research, possible results fall into which two categories?

Experience sampling studies are similar to case studies in that they both:

Most personality research has been done:

One reason that introspection is problematic is that people tend to feel certain that their memory is correct.

If a study categorizes subjects on the basis of some naturally-occurring difference, it is most likely a(n):

Because it is sometimes difficult to know what it was about a manipulation that produced an effect, we must be cautious even about how we view the results of experiments.

Results of correlational studies are always reported as correlations.

In experimental research the researcher actively creates a difference between the treatment given to one group and the treatment given to others.

It is not possible to combine correlational and experimental techniques in the same study.

Personology is the study one small aspect of a person.

Case studies are lacking in detail relative to other types of studies.

In order to understand the relationship between two variables, psychologists consider the strength and direction of that relationship.

The idiographic method focuses on groups of individuals.

Why is it so important to examine at least two levels of a personality variable before drawing conclusions?

What Is Personality Psychology

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

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Exam 2: Methods in the Study of Personality

Most of the research on personality has been done in the United States and Europe

The more factors involved in a study, the easier it is to clearly interpret results

Which of the following is NOT a reason someone would use random assignment?

Experimental personality research:

One reason that a personality psychologist might not use the experimental method is that:

Doug observes that people who exercise tend to have higher levels of self- esteem. What are three ways Doug might interpret this correlational finding?

In multifactor research, possible results fall into which two categories?

Experience sampling studies are similar to case studies in that they both:

Most personality research has been done:

One reason that introspection is problematic is that people tend to feel certain that their memory is correct.

If a study categorizes subjects on the basis of some naturally-occurring difference, it is most likely a(n):

Because it is sometimes difficult to know what it was about a manipulation that produced an effect, we must be cautious even about how we view the results of experiments.

Results of correlational studies are always reported as correlations.

In experimental research the researcher actively creates a difference between the treatment given to one group and the treatment given to others.

It is not possible to combine correlational and experimental techniques in the same study.

Personology is the study one small aspect of a person.

Case studies are lacking in detail relative to other types of studies.

In order to understand the relationship between two variables, psychologists consider the strength and direction of that relationship.

The idiographic method focuses on groups of individuals.

Why is it so important to examine at least two levels of a personality variable before drawing conclusions?

What Is Personality Psychology

Issues in Personality Assessment

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

Filters