Question 1

Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  environmental 
C)  motivational 
D)  situational 
A)  cognitive 
B)  environmental 
C)  motivational 
D)  situational A

Question 2

Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  environmental 
C)  motivational 
D)  situational 
A)  cognitive 
B)  environmental 
C)  motivational 
D)  situational A

Question 3

"If I ask Jane to go to the movies, will she go, or reject me?" This is a question of

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal determinism. 
B)  stimulus-outcome expectancies. 
C)  behavior-outcome expectancies. 
D)  self-efficacy expectancies. 
A)  reciprocal determinism. 
B)  stimulus-outcome expectancies. 
C)  behavior-outcome expectancies. 
D)  self-efficacy expectancies. C

Question 4

Instead of traits, Mischel uses the term personal constructs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Mischel's research, it is easier for children to delay gratification if they can look at the
rewards they are going to get.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Despite numerous physical difficulties, artist Frida Kahlo believed she could be successful in her work. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  collective efficacy 
B)  id inflation 
C)  cognitive bias 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  collective efficacy 
B)  id inflation 
C)  cognitive bias 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 7

Terms that we use to describe ourselves and other people, such as "intelligent, outgoing, and empathic," would be called __________ by Mischel.

Accepted Answer

A)  traits 
B)  personal constructs 
C)  expectancies 
D)  subjective stimulus values 
A)  traits 
B)  personal constructs 
C)  expectancies 
D)  subjective stimulus values

Question 8

Which behavior best illustrates Mischel's concept of self-regulatory systems and plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  getting an A on a test 
B)  setting a goal of writing 2 pages a day until a major paper is done 
C)  going out partying with friends 
D)  believing that you can pass a test 
A)  getting an A on a test 
B)  setting a goal of writing 2 pages a day until a major paper is done 
C)  going out partying with friends 
D)  believing that you can pass a test

Question 9

If I have confidence that I can do something, I have a high self-efficacy expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Mischel, traits __________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause 
B)  describe 
C)  predict 
D)  contradict 
A)  cause 
B)  describe 
C)  predict 
D)  contradict

Question 11

"Wears glasses patched with tape; carries lots of books; has few friends." This, according to Mischel's terminology, might be a __________ of a category of person's referred to as "nerds"

Accepted Answer

A)  profile 
B)  trait 
C)  personal construct 
D)  prototype 
A)  profile 
B)  trait 
C)  personal construct 
D)  prototype

Question 12

According to Mischel and his colleagues, the effect of traits on behavior depends upon

Accepted Answer

A)  the person. 
B)  the time of day. 
C)  the situation. 
D)  the observer. 
A)  the person. 
B)  the time of day. 
C)  the situation. 
D)  the observer.

Question 13

When researchers conducted follow-up research, children who had greater ability to delay gratification in preschool were found, in high school,

Accepted Answer

A)  to be rated higher by parents on cognitive and social competence. 
B)  to have higher SAT scores. 
C)  to cope better with frustration. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  to be rated higher by parents on cognitive and social competence. 
B)  to have higher SAT scores. 
C)  to cope better with frustration. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

According to Mischel, the effect of a trait on behavior depends upon the situational context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Delay of gratification is easier if

Accepted Answer

A)  the rewards are visible. 
B)  the child thinks about how good the reward is. 
C)  the child sees models who delay their own gratification. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the rewards are visible. 
B)  the child thinks about how good the reward is. 
C)  the child sees models who delay their own gratification. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

Differences in their __________ can explain why two children who both know the right answer to a question do not both answer the question even though they know the teacher will praise them if they answer the question correctly.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective stimulus values 
B)  self-efficacy expectations 
C)  competencies 
D)  outcome expectations 
A)  subjective stimulus values 
B)  self-efficacy expectations 
C)  competencies 
D)  outcome expectations

Question 17

Mischel suggested that "trait" concepts should be eliminated entirely from personality theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mischel challenged the traditional personality theory assumption of

Accepted Answer

A)  determinism. 
B)  social influence. 
C)  mental health as adaptation. 
D)  consistency of behavior across situations. 
A)  determinism. 
B)  social influence. 
C)  mental health as adaptation. 
D)  consistency of behavior across situations.

Question 19

Terms that we use to describe ourselves and other people, such as "intelligent, outgoing, and empathic," would be called __________ by Mischel.

Accepted Answer

A)  traits 
B)  personal constructs 
C)  expectancies 
D)  subjective stimulus values 
A)  traits 
B)  personal constructs 
C)  expectancies 
D)  subjective stimulus values

Question 20

Using the example of a shy person, explain how Mischel's cognitive person variables differ from a
trait interpretation of personality.

Accepted Answer

Mischel's cognitive person variables dif

Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.

Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.

"If I ask Jane to go to the movies, will she go, or reject me?" This is a question of

Instead of traits, Mischel uses the term personal constructs.

According to Mischel's research, it is easier for children to delay gratification if they can look at the rewards they are going to get.

Despite numerous physical difficulties, artist Frida Kahlo believed she could be successful in her work. This is called

Terms that we use to describe ourselves and other people, such as "intelligent, outgoing, and empathic," would be called __________ by Mischel.

Which behavior best illustrates Mischel's concept of self-regulatory systems and plans?

If I have confidence that I can do something, I have a high self-efficacy expectancy.

According to Mischel, traits __________ behavior.

"Wears glasses patched with tape; carries lots of books; has few friends." This, according to Mischel's terminology, might be a __________ of a category of person's referred to as "nerds"

According to Mischel and his colleagues, the effect of traits on behavior depends upon

When researchers conducted follow-up research, children who had greater ability to delay gratification in preschool were found, in high school,

According to Mischel, the effect of a trait on behavior depends upon the situational context.

Delay of gratification is easier if

Differences in their __________ can explain why two children who both know the right answer to a question do not both answer the question even though they know the teacher will praise them if they answer the question correctly.

Mischel suggested that "trait" concepts should be eliminated entirely from personality theory.

Mischel challenged the traditional personality theory assumption of

Terms that we use to describe ourselves and other people, such as "intelligent, outgoing, and empathic," would be called __________ by Mischel.

Using the example of a shy person, explain how Mischel's cognitive person variables differ from a trait interpretation of personality.

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait 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

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 12: Mischel: Traits in Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.

Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.

"If I ask Jane to go to the movies, will she go, or reject me?" This is a question of

Instead of traits, Mischel uses the term personal constructs.

According to Mischel's research, it is easier for children to delay gratification if they can look at the rewards they are going to get.

Despite numerous physical difficulties, artist Frida Kahlo believed she could be successful in her work. This is called

Terms that we use to describe ourselves and other people, such as "intelligent, outgoing, and empathic," would be called __________ by Mischel.

Which behavior best illustrates Mischel's concept of self-regulatory systems and plans?

If I have confidence that I can do something, I have a high self-efficacy expectancy.

According to Mischel, traits __________ behavior.

"Wears glasses patched with tape; carries lots of books; has few friends." This, according to Mischel's terminology, might be a __________ of a category of person's referred to as "nerds"

According to Mischel and his colleagues, the effect of traits on behavior depends upon

When researchers conducted follow-up research, children who had greater ability to delay gratification in preschool were found, in high school,

According to Mischel, the effect of a trait on behavior depends upon the situational context.

Delay of gratification is easier if

Differences in their __________ can explain why two children who both know the right answer to a question do not both answer the question even though they know the teacher will praise them if they answer the question correctly.

Mischel suggested that "trait" concepts should be eliminated entirely from personality theory.

Mischel challenged the traditional personality theory assumption of

Terms that we use to describe ourselves and other people, such as "intelligent, outgoing, and empathic," would be called __________ by Mischel.

Using the example of a shy person, explain how Mischel's cognitive person variables differ from a trait interpretation of personality.

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Classical Psychoanalysis

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Adler: Individual Psychology

Erikson: Psychosocial Development

Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory

Allport: Personological Trait 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

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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