Question 1

Allport considered the family to be important for personality, but the larger society to be unimportant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe Allport's analysis of Jenny Grove Masterson's letters.

Accepted Answer

Allport's analysis of Jenny Grove Master

Question 3

Scores on the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values predict occupational activities decades later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement best corresponds to Allport's attitude toward methodology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality theory is limited primarily by lack of adequate computers. 
B)  Statistical developments have made "armchair psychology" obsolete. 
C)  Factor analysis is superior to structural-dynamic analysis. 
D)  It is wrong to overemphasize methodology; instead, psychologists should concentrate on a problem- centered approach. 
A)  Personality theory is limited primarily by lack of adequate computers. 
B)  Statistical developments have made "armchair psychology" obsolete. 
C)  Factor analysis is superior to structural-dynamic analysis. 
D)  It is wrong to overemphasize methodology; instead, psychologists should concentrate on a problem- centered approach.

Question 5

A person who is intrinsically religious is likely to agree with which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My religious beliefs lie behind my whole approach to life." 
B)  "Women should not be permitted to be ministers." 
C)  "Being a member of a church is a good way to meet people." 
D)  "Prayer in public schools violates the U. S. Constitution." 
A)  "My religious beliefs lie behind my whole approach to life." 
B)  "Women should not be permitted to be ministers." 
C)  "Being a member of a church is a good way to meet people." 
D)  "Prayer in public schools violates the U. S. Constitution."

Question 6

Allport and Odbert identified 17,953 trait names by studying

Accepted Answer

A)  college freshmen. 
B)  biographies of famous people. 
C)  letters from Jenny. 
D)  the dictionary. 
A)  college freshmen. 
B)  biographies of famous people. 
C)  letters from Jenny. 
D)  the dictionary.

Question 7

Allport's primary interest in motivation was its past origins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are evidence of lack of mental health (according to Allport) except

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism. 
B)  self-criticism. 
C)  realistic perception. 
D)  having few interests besides work. 
A)  egocentrism. 
B)  self-criticism. 
C)  realistic perception. 
D)  having few interests besides work.

Question 9

Allport was primarily interested in the handwriting styles used by Jenny in her personal letters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List and describe the stages of personality development, according to Allport's theory. How do these
stages illustrate Allport's interest in the unity of the self?

Accepted Answer

Allport's theory of personality developm

Question 11

Arranged in order from most pervasive to least pervasive in an individual's personality, Allport describes these traits:

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary, central, cardinal. 
B)  central, secondary, cardinal. 
C)  cardinal, secondary, central. 
D)  cardinal, central, secondary. 
A)  secondary, central, cardinal. 
B)  central, secondary, cardinal. 
C)  cardinal, secondary, central. 
D)  cardinal, central, secondary.

Question 12

Mother Teresa most likely had an extrinsic religious orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the alternative religious orientations being studied that Allport's intrinsic / extrinsic religious orientations have promoted.

Accepted Answer

Allport's intrinsic and extrinsic religi

Question 14

Allport defined personality as "the dynamic organization within the individual of those __________ that determine his __________."

Accepted Answer

A)  traits; mental health 
B)  significant attachments; social interactions 
C)  psychophysical systems; unique adjustments to the environment 
D)  physical characteristics; individuality 
A)  traits; mental health 
B)  significant attachments; social interactions 
C)  psychophysical systems; unique adjustments to the environment 
D)  physical characteristics; individuality

Question 15

Explain what Allport meant by "intrinsic" and "extrinsic" religious orientation. Describe the
relationship between these orientations and prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Gordon Allport, a prominent psychologist

Question 16

Allport defined personality as "the __________ within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to the environment."

Accepted Answer

A)  development 
B)  dynamic organization 
C)  nurturance 
D)  existence 
A)  development 
B)  dynamic organization 
C)  nurturance 
D)  existence

Question 17

Allport's concept of functional autonomy describes the importance of the present, rather than the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Allport's research on rumor transmission found that headlines describing World War II going well
for the Allies caused more soldiers to enlist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Summarize Allport's advice about eclecticism.

Accepted Answer

Gordon Allport, an influential figure in

Question 20

An example of a secondary trait is Popeye's love of spinach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Allport considered the family to be important for personality, but the larger society to be unimportant.

Describe Allport's analysis of Jenny Grove Masterson's letters.

Scores on the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values predict occupational activities decades later.

Which statement best corresponds to Allport's attitude toward methodology?

A person who is intrinsically religious is likely to agree with which statement?

Allport and Odbert identified 17,953 trait names by studying

Allport's primary interest in motivation was its past origins.

All of the following are evidence of lack of mental health (according to Allport) except

Allport was primarily interested in the handwriting styles used by Jenny in her personal letters.

List and describe the stages of personality development, according to Allport's theory. How do these stages illustrate Allport's interest in the unity of the self?

Arranged in order from most pervasive to least pervasive in an individual's personality, Allport describes these traits:

Mother Teresa most likely had an extrinsic religious orientation.

Discuss the alternative religious orientations being studied that Allport's intrinsic / extrinsic religious orientations have promoted.

Allport defined personality as "the dynamic organization within the individual of those that determine his ."

Explain what Allport meant by "intrinsic" and "extrinsic" religious orientation. Describe the relationship between these orientations and prejudice.

Allport defined personality as "the __________ within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to the environment."

Allport's concept of functional autonomy describes the importance of the present, rather than the past.

Allport's research on rumor transmission found that headlines describing World War II going well for the Allies caused more soldiers to enlist.

Summarize Allport's advice about eclecticism.

An example of a secondary trait is Popeye's love of spinach.

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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Exam 7: Allport: Personological Trait Theory

Allport considered the family to be important for personality, but the larger society to be unimportant.

Describe Allport's analysis of Jenny Grove Masterson's letters.

Scores on the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values predict occupational activities decades later.

Which statement best corresponds to Allport's attitude toward methodology?

A person who is intrinsically religious is likely to agree with which statement?

Allport and Odbert identified 17,953 trait names by studying

Allport's primary interest in motivation was its past origins.

All of the following are evidence of lack of mental health (according to Allport) except

Allport was primarily interested in the handwriting styles used by Jenny in her personal letters.

List and describe the stages of personality development, according to Allport's theory. How do these stages illustrate Allport's interest in the unity of the self?

Arranged in order from most pervasive to least pervasive in an individual's personality, Allport describes these traits:

Mother Teresa most likely had an extrinsic religious orientation.

Discuss the alternative religious orientations being studied that Allport's intrinsic / extrinsic religious orientations have promoted.

Allport defined personality as "the dynamic organization within the individual of those __________ that determine his __________."

Explain what Allport meant by "intrinsic" and "extrinsic" religious orientation. Describe the relationship between these orientations and prejudice.

Allport defined personality as "the __________ within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to the environment."

Allport's concept of functional autonomy describes the importance of the present, rather than the past.

Allport's research on rumor transmission found that headlines describing World War II going well for the Allies caused more soldiers to enlist.

Summarize Allport's advice about eclecticism.

An example of a secondary trait is Popeye's love of spinach.

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

Biological Theories: Evolution, Genetics, and Biological Factor Theories

The Challenge of Behaviorism: Dollard and Miller, Skinner, and Staats

Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Bandura: Performance in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

Maslow and His Legacy: Need Hierarchy Theory and Positive Psychology

Buddhist Psychology: Lessons From Eastern Culture

Conclusion

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Allport defined personality as "the dynamic organization within the individual of those that determine his ."