Question 1

Researchers report that intrinsically religious people are

Accepted Answer

A)  low in prejudice against all groups. 
B)  high in prejudice against all groups. 
C)  high in prejudice against homosexuals. 
D)  low in prejudice against homosexuals. 
A)  low in prejudice against all groups. 
B)  high in prejudice against all groups. 
C)  high in prejudice against homosexuals. 
D)  low in prejudice against homosexuals.

Question 2

According to Allport, personality is a real cause of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Allport, heredity influences __________ aspects of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  a few 
C)  many 
D)  all 
A)  no 
B)  a few 
C)  many 
D)  all

Question 4

Which statement best describes Allport's attitude toward heredity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heredity is of little importance to personality. 
B)  All features of personality are influenced by heredity, at least to some extent. 
C)  Heredity influences intelligence, but not other aspects of personality. 
D)  Heredity is the major determinant of psychosis. 
A)  Heredity is of little importance to personality. 
B)  All features of personality are influenced by heredity, at least to some extent. 
C)  Heredity influences intelligence, but not other aspects of personality. 
D)  Heredity is the major determinant of psychosis.

Question 5

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 6

Identification of the self with one's possessions first occurs at about age __________, according to Allport.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  21 
A)  4 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  21

Question 7

The central traits of personality are measured by the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Secondary traits describe ways in which

Accepted Answer

A)  people are inferior to others. 
B)  people are consistent, but in ways that affect few behaviors. 
C)  personality can be measured by questionnaire. 
D)  people try to get their own way in competitive settings. 
A)  people are inferior to others. 
B)  people are consistent, but in ways that affect few behaviors. 
C)  personality can be measured by questionnaire. 
D)  people try to get their own way in competitive settings.

Question 9

In addition to Allport's intrinsic / extrinsic religious orientation, researchers have also investigated

Accepted Answer

A)  Quest orientation 
B)  Immanence 
C)  Spirituality 
D)  All the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Quest orientation 
B)  Immanence 
C)  Spirituality 
D)  All the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Allport described __________ traits as traits that are possessed by only one person.

Accepted Answer

A)  central 
B)  cardinal 
C)  common 
D)  individual 
A)  central 
B)  cardinal 
C)  common 
D)  individual

Question 11

Allport's term, proprium, corresponds most closely to which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurosis 
B)  social influence 
C)  the self 
D)  the superego 
A)  neurosis 
B)  social influence 
C)  the self 
D)  the superego

Question 12

According to Allport, a mature, healthy person has a unifying philosophy of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to psychoanalysis, people are motivated by experiences in their past. Which concept from Allport contrasts with this view?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional autonomy 
B)  central traits 
C)  habits 
D)  extrinsic orientation 
A)  functional autonomy 
B)  central traits 
C)  habits 
D)  extrinsic orientation

Question 14

Which way of describing George best illustrates Allport's concept of central traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  George is like a lamb; he is very meek. 
B)  George is a typical Englishman. 
C)  George is intelligent, ambitious, deceptive, good-looking, friendly, athletic, and selfish. 
D)  George is not like anyone else I know. 
A)  George is like a lamb; he is very meek. 
B)  George is a typical Englishman. 
C)  George is intelligent, ambitious, deceptive, good-looking, friendly, athletic, and selfish. 
D)  George is not like anyone else I know.

Question 15

When Allport met Freud, what happened?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud analyzed Allport's dreams. 
B)  Freud experienced a powerful countertransference. 
C)  Allport thought that Freud misunderstood him. 
D)  Allport proposed that he develop a test to measure Freudian defense mechanisms. 
A)  Freud analyzed Allport's dreams. 
B)  Freud experienced a powerful countertransference. 
C)  Allport thought that Freud misunderstood him. 
D)  Allport proposed that he develop a test to measure Freudian defense mechanisms.

Question 16

According to Allport, heredity influences all aspects of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Allport, personality traits should be abandoned as theoretical concepts because of
circular reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jackdaw eclecticism is when people gain insight from many areas without carefully evaluating the
source from which they draw the information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In adulthood, a person is in the stage of development that Allport called

Accepted Answer

A)  ego-enhancement. 
B)  ego-extension. 
C)  self as knower. 
D)  self-identity. 
A)  ego-enhancement. 
B)  ego-extension. 
C)  self as knower. 
D)  self-identity.

Question 20

According to Allport, people all have similar traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Researchers report that intrinsically religious people are

According to Allport, personality is a real cause of behavior.

According to Allport, heredity influences __________ aspects of personality.

Which statement best describes Allport's attitude toward heredity?

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

Identification of the self with one's possessions first occurs at about age __________, according to Allport.

The central traits of personality are measured by the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values.

Secondary traits describe ways in which

In addition to Allport's intrinsic / extrinsic religious orientation, researchers have also investigated

Allport described __________ traits as traits that are possessed by only one person.

Allport's term, proprium, corresponds most closely to which of the following terms?

According to Allport, a mature, healthy person has a unifying philosophy of life.

According to psychoanalysis, people are motivated by experiences in their past. Which concept from Allport contrasts with this view?

Which way of describing George best illustrates Allport's concept of central traits?

When Allport met Freud, what happened?

According to Allport, heredity influences all aspects of personality.

According to Allport, personality traits should be abandoned as theoretical concepts because of circular reasoning.

Jackdaw eclecticism is when people gain insight from many areas without carefully evaluating the source from which they draw the information.

In adulthood, a person is in the stage of development that Allport called

According to Allport, people all have similar traits.

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

Researchers report that intrinsically religious people are

According to Allport, personality is a real cause of behavior.

According to Allport, heredity influences __________ aspects of personality.

Which statement best describes Allport's attitude toward heredity?

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

Identification of the self with one's possessions first occurs at about age __________, according to Allport.

The central traits of personality are measured by the Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values.

Secondary traits describe ways in which

In addition to Allport's intrinsic / extrinsic religious orientation, researchers have also investigated

Allport described __________ traits as traits that are possessed by only one person.

Allport's term, proprium, corresponds most closely to which of the following terms?

According to Allport, a mature, healthy person has a unifying philosophy of life.

According to psychoanalysis, people are motivated by experiences in their past. Which concept from Allport contrasts with this view?

Which way of describing George best illustrates Allport's concept of central traits?

When Allport met Freud, what happened?

According to Allport, heredity influences all aspects of personality.

According to Allport, personality traits should be abandoned as theoretical concepts because of circular reasoning.

Jackdaw eclecticism is when people gain insight from many areas without carefully evaluating the source from which they draw the information.

In adulthood, a person is in the stage of development that Allport called

According to Allport, people all have similar traits.

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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