Question 1

According to Kelly, guilt is

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A)  feeling badly about violating some social norm 
B)  feeling badly about violating the requirements of some role 
C)  the result of the perception that one is being dislodged from an important role 
D)  the result of the perception that one has failed the people who have prescribed one's roles 
A)  feeling badly about violating some social norm 
B)  feeling badly about violating the requirements of some role 
C)  the result of the perception that one is being dislodged from an important role 
D)  the result of the perception that one has failed the people who have prescribed one's roles

Question 2

A cognitively complex person is

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A)  a person with very complex constructs 
B)  a person who is intelligent by virtue of having a highly unique construct system 
C)  a person who has a construct system with many well differentiated constructs 
D)  a person who has a construct system that is characterized by constructs that are well related to one another 
A)  a person with very complex constructs 
B)  a person who is intelligent by virtue of having a highly unique construct system 
C)  a person who has a construct system with many well differentiated constructs 
D)  a person who has a construct system that is characterized by constructs that are well related to one another

Question 3

Elements are

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A)  entities that can be thought of as the atoms that make-up constructs 
B)  objects, beings, or events 
C)  all those entities to which the construct applied 
D)  one of those entities to which a construct applies that may be used as its name 
A)  entities that can be thought of as the atoms that make-up constructs 
B)  objects, beings, or events 
C)  all those entities to which the construct applied 
D)  one of those entities to which a construct applies that may be used as its name

Question 4

Clearly, Kelly was

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A)  sometimes downright mean 
B)  versatile 
C)  into mysticism 
D)  a noted stage hypnotists before going into psychology 
A)  sometimes downright mean 
B)  versatile 
C)  into mysticism 
D)  a noted stage hypnotists before going into psychology

Question 5

A program to deal with personal problems was like

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A)  a fishing expedition 
B)  a wild game hunt 
C)  a well-organized party 
D)  a scientific experiment 
A)  a fishing expedition 
B)  a wild game hunt 
C)  a well-organized party 
D)  a scientific experiment

Question 6

Which best characterizes Kelly's first experience in a psychology class?

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A)  He was disappointed by it. 
B)  He formed no impression about it. 
C)  He developed very negative feelings about the professor. 
D)  He liked it so much he went into psychology. 
A)  He was disappointed by it. 
B)  He formed no impression about it. 
C)  He developed very negative feelings about the professor. 
D)  He liked it so much he went into psychology.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the relationship between the emergent and implicit poles?

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A)  The implicit pole is present, even if never expressed. 
B)  The implicit pole is the primary pole. 
C)  The implicit pole appears first, then the emergent pole. 
D)  The implicit pole is never present and expressed. 
A)  The implicit pole is present, even if never expressed. 
B)  The implicit pole is the primary pole. 
C)  The implicit pole appears first, then the emergent pole. 
D)  The implicit pole is never present and expressed.

Question 8

Kelly

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A)  is rather unknown outside the United States 
B)  has produced so much literature it is difficult to locate his concepts in his writings 
C)  is well-known among British psychologists 
D)  is of declining interest in the United States 
A)  is rather unknown outside the United States 
B)  has produced so much literature it is difficult to locate his concepts in his writings 
C)  is well-known among British psychologists 
D)  is of declining interest in the United States

Question 9

What is the strength of PCT with regard to its applicability to diverse cultures?

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A)  The theory has no real underlying assumptions, so it cannot conflict with cultural norms. 
B)  The REP instructions would not have to be translated into other languages. 
C)  Constructs are not restricted to internal entities with specific content, such as that associated with "extravert." 
D)  The same role persons usable with applications of the REP in this culture will be usable for other cultures. 
A)  The theory has no real underlying assumptions, so it cannot conflict with cultural norms. 
B)  The REP instructions would not have to be translated into other languages. 
C)  Constructs are not restricted to internal entities with specific content, such as that associated with "extravert." 
D)  The same role persons usable with applications of the REP in this culture will be usable for other cultures.

Question 10

Kelly saw himself as

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A)  a bit above others 
B)  no different from those he studied and helped in therapy 
C)  not well respected by other psychologists 
D)  a person with am antagonistic point of view 
A)  a bit above others 
B)  no different from those he studied and helped in therapy 
C)  not well respected by other psychologists 
D)  a person with am antagonistic point of view

Question 11

Kelly was prone to all of the following, except one. Which was he not prone to?

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcasm 
B)  anger 
C)  skepticism 
D)  humor 
A)  sarcasm 
B)  anger 
C)  skepticism 
D)  humor

Question 12

If Jim carries out Joan's suggestions he will be

Accepted Answer

A)  making a big mistake: she wants him to tell Professor Martinson off 
B)  creating greater commonality with Professor Martinson's construct system 
C)  displaying constructive alternativism: adopting the assumption that his present interpretations of his life situation are subject to change 
D)  assuming constructive chaos: his constructs will become disorganized and neither resemble the system he currently has or the one that is ideal for him 
A)  making a big mistake: she wants him to tell Professor Martinson off 
B)  creating greater commonality with Professor Martinson's construct system 
C)  displaying constructive alternativism: adopting the assumption that his present interpretations of his life situation are subject to change 
D)  assuming constructive chaos: his constructs will become disorganized and neither resemble the system he currently has or the one that is ideal for him

Question 13

What is Jim's problem as he sees it on a superficial level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professor Martinson's stubbornness and inconsistency 
B)  his friend Joan's unwillingness to appreciate his predicament and offer any sympathy 
C)  his own stupidity for missing so much class 
D)  Joan's unwillingness to consider any relationship with him, but friendship 
A)  Professor Martinson's stubbornness and inconsistency 
B)  his friend Joan's unwillingness to appreciate his predicament and offer any sympathy 
C)  his own stupidity for missing so much class 
D)  Joan's unwillingness to consider any relationship with him, but friendship

Question 14

The implicit pole is

Accepted Answer

A)  the contrasting end 
B)  the primary and principle end 
C)  the highest pole 
D)  the more dense pole 
A)  the contrasting end 
B)  the primary and principle end 
C)  the highest pole 
D)  the more dense pole

Question 15

Park and her colleagues (1992) found which of the following when they investigated constructs describing in-group and out-group?

Accepted Answer

A)  more complex descriptions of the out-group 
B)  Fewer constructs were used in describing the in-group. 
C)  More sub-groups were seen in the out-group. 
D)  More sub-groups were seen in the in-group. 
A)  more complex descriptions of the out-group 
B)  Fewer constructs were used in describing the in-group. 
C)  More sub-groups were seen in the out-group. 
D)  More sub-groups were seen in the in-group.

Question 16

Elaborative choice refers to

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A)  selecting an alternative aligned to one construct dimension which appears to provide greater opportunity for elaboration 
B)  a period of trying on for size the various constructs available in one's repertory 
C)  attempting to expand a construct dimension so that it applies to more situations 
D)  working with constructs to bring out implicit poles 
A)  selecting an alternative aligned to one construct dimension which appears to provide greater opportunity for elaboration 
B)  a period of trying on for size the various constructs available in one's repertory 
C)  attempting to expand a construct dimension so that it applies to more situations 
D)  working with constructs to bring out implicit poles

Question 17

The choice phase is

Accepted Answer

A)  a period during which one construct is allowed to appropriate the situation and define a pair of alternatives from which to choose 
B)  a period of trying on for size the various constructs available in one's repertory 
C)  a period during which choice is delayed until the individual is able to size up the situation 
D)  a decision time in which the person selects one of the alternatives provided by the construct that has preempted the situation 
A)  a period during which one construct is allowed to appropriate the situation and define a pair of alternatives from which to choose 
B)  a period of trying on for size the various constructs available in one's repertory 
C)  a period during which choice is delayed until the individual is able to size up the situation 
D)  a decision time in which the person selects one of the alternatives provided by the construct that has preempted the situation

Question 18

What is Jim's real problem, related to his construct system?

Accepted Answer

A)  He really can't stand Professor Martinson. 
B)  He is overwhelmed with self-loathing. 
C)  He wants Professor Martinson to trust him. 
D)  He wants Joan to be closer to him. 
A)  He really can't stand Professor Martinson. 
B)  He is overwhelmed with self-loathing. 
C)  He wants Professor Martinson to trust him. 
D)  He wants Joan to be closer to him.

Question 19

Regarding Kelly's sarcasm

Accepted Answer

A)  it was less prominent than his warmth 
B)  it was always harsh 
C)  it was rarely evident 
D)  it was always subtle 
A)  it was less prominent than his warmth 
B)  it was always harsh 
C)  it was rarely evident 
D)  it was always subtle

Question 20

Which of the following is a short-coming of the Role Construct Repertory (REP) Test?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has seldom proven useful in real world. 
B)  It is virtually uncorrelated with other personality tests. 
C)  The assumptions behind it are alien to the most popular orientation in the United States. 
D)  The REP test does not measure what it claims to measure. 
A)  It has seldom proven useful in real world. 
B)  It is virtually uncorrelated with other personality tests. 
C)  The assumptions behind it are alien to the most popular orientation in the United States. 
D)  The REP test does not measure what it claims to measure.

According to Kelly, guilt is

A cognitively complex person is

Elements are

Clearly, Kelly was

A program to deal with personal problems was like

Which best characterizes Kelly's first experience in a psychology class?

Which of the following is true of the relationship between the emergent and implicit poles?

Kelly

What is the strength of PCT with regard to its applicability to diverse cultures?

Kelly saw himself as

Kelly was prone to all of the following, except one. Which was he not prone to?

If Jim carries out Joan's suggestions he will be

What is Jim's problem as he sees it on a superficial level?

The implicit pole is

Park and her colleagues (1992) found which of the following when they investigated constructs describing in-group and out-group?

Elaborative choice refers to

The choice phase is

What is Jim's real problem, related to his construct system?

Regarding Kelly's sarcasm

Which of the following is a short-coming of the Role Construct Repertory (REP) Test?

Introduction

The Psychoanalytic Legacy: Sigmund Freud

Personalitys Ancestral Foundation: Carl Jung

Overcoming Inferiority and Striving for Superiority: Alfred Adler

Moving Toward, Away From, and Against Others: Karen Horney

Personality From the Interpersonal Perspective: Harry Stack Sullivan

The Seasons of Our Lives: Erik Erikson

The Sociopsychological Approach to Personality: Erich Fromm

Every Person Is to Be Prized: Carl Rogers

Becoming All That One Can Be: Abraham Maslow

The Social-Cognitive Approach to Personality: Walter Mischel and Julian Rotter

Thinking Ahead and Learning Mastery of Ones Circumstances: Albert Bandura

Its All a Matter of Consequences: B.F Skinner

Human Needs and Environmental Press: Henry a Murray

The Trait Approach to Personality: Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck

Personality Development and Prejudice: Gordon Allport

Where Is Personality Theory Going

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Exam 11: Marching to a Different Drummer: George Kelly

According to Kelly, guilt is

A cognitively complex person is

Elements are

Clearly, Kelly was

A program to deal with personal problems was like

Which best characterizes Kelly's first experience in a psychology class?

Which of the following is true of the relationship between the emergent and implicit poles?

Kelly

What is the strength of PCT with regard to its applicability to diverse cultures?

Kelly saw himself as

Kelly was prone to all of the following, except one. Which was he not prone to?

If Jim carries out Joan's suggestions he will be

What is Jim's problem as he sees it on a superficial level?

The implicit pole is

Park and her colleagues (1992) found which of the following when they investigated constructs describing in-group and out-group?

Elaborative choice refers to

The choice phase is

What is Jim's real problem, related to his construct system?

Regarding Kelly's sarcasm

Which of the following is a short-coming of the Role Construct Repertory (REP) Test?

Introduction

The Psychoanalytic Legacy: Sigmund Freud

Personalitys Ancestral Foundation: Carl Jung

Overcoming Inferiority and Striving for Superiority: Alfred Adler

Moving Toward, Away From, and Against Others: Karen Horney

Personality From the Interpersonal Perspective: Harry Stack Sullivan

The Seasons of Our Lives: Erik Erikson

The Sociopsychological Approach to Personality: Erich Fromm

Every Person Is to Be Prized: Carl Rogers

Becoming All That One Can Be: Abraham Maslow

The Social-Cognitive Approach to Personality: Walter Mischel and Julian Rotter

Thinking Ahead and Learning Mastery of Ones Circumstances: Albert Bandura

Its All a Matter of Consequences: B.F Skinner

Human Needs and Environmental Press: Henry a Murray

The Trait Approach to Personality: Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck

Personality Development and Prejudice: Gordon Allport

Where Is Personality Theory Going

Filters