Question 1

A problem with the "nature versus nurture" formulation is that

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A)  nature is not important to personality. 
B)  nurture is not important to personality. 
C)  neither nature nor nurture is important to personality. 
D)  the "versus" is the problem, i.e., nature and nurture are not opposing forces. 
A)  nature is not important to personality. 
B)  nurture is not important to personality. 
C)  neither nature nor nurture is important to personality. 
D)  the "versus" is the problem, i.e., nature and nurture are not opposing forces.

Question 2

The text suggests that

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A)  theory is irrelevant to the study of personality. 
B)  theory is fundamental to the study of personality. 
C)  true discovery comes without theory. 
D)  there is agreement in the field concerning the role of theory in research. 
A)  theory is irrelevant to the study of personality. 
B)  theory is fundamental to the study of personality. 
C)  true discovery comes without theory. 
D)  there is agreement in the field concerning the role of theory in research.

Question 3

The concept of the unconscious relates to

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A)  the methods we use for personality assessment. 
B)  whether we use the concept of self. 
C)  whether we accept an energy model. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the methods we use for personality assessment. 
B)  whether we use the concept of self. 
C)  whether we accept an energy model. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

An important aspect of cultural influences on personality is that

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A)  often we are unaware of the influence. 
B)  we can always evaluate its influence. 
C)  it is the same for all individuals. 
D)  it is only important for a few aspects of our functioning. 
A)  often we are unaware of the influence. 
B)  we can always evaluate its influence. 
C)  it is the same for all individuals. 
D)  it is only important for a few aspects of our functioning.

Question 5

The essential quality of the field of personality is concern with the functioning of the
total individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to discussion in the textbook, the fact that there are ____ theories of personality makes it _______ likely that the researchers will face findings and theoretical arguments that challenge their favored view.

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A)  many; more 
B)  only a few; more 
C)  many; less 
D)  Only a few; less 
A)  many; more 
B)  only a few; more 
C)  many; less 
D)  Only a few; less

Question 7

A critical question for personality theory concerns

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A)  whether the past or future is more important. 
B)  how to conceptualize the role of the past and future. 
C)  whether the past can influence the present. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  whether the past or future is more important. 
B)  how to conceptualize the role of the past and future. 
C)  whether the past can influence the present. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Relative to one another in terms of level of organization and degree of abstraction, the following statement is true about the concepts of trait and type.

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A)  They are at the same level of organization and abstraction. 
B)  The concept of trait suggests more organization and more abstraction than the concept of type. 
C)  The concept of type suggests more organization and more abstraction than the concept of trait. 
D)  No general tendency can be found in relation to the two concepts. 
A)  They are at the same level of organization and abstraction. 
B)  The concept of trait suggests more organization and more abstraction than the concept of type. 
C)  The concept of type suggests more organization and more abstraction than the concept of trait. 
D)  No general tendency can be found in relation to the two concepts.

Question 9

"Why" type questions are those that address

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A)  the determinants of personality. 
B)  structural factors. 
C)  organization of characteristics. 
D)  motivational characteristics. 
A)  the determinants of personality. 
B)  structural factors. 
C)  organization of characteristics. 
D)  motivational characteristics.

Question 10

Theories

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A)  organize what is known. 
B)  suggest ways to discover what is not yet known. 
C)  may close off avenues of research. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  organize what is known. 
B)  suggest ways to discover what is not yet known. 
C)  may close off avenues of research. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

In its description of the "toolkit" metaphor, the textbook notes that the idea that a theory could be wrong makes little sense. Instead, in evaluating theories, we might be better off asking how _______ they are.

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A)  Conceptual 
B)  Useful 
C)  Psychoanalytic 
D)  Theoretical 
A)  Conceptual 
B)  Useful 
C)  Psychoanalytic 
D)  Theoretical

Question 12

A unique feature of a course in personality psychology is that, unlike other courses, the focus is on

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A)  motivation. 
B)  nervous system functioning. 
C)  the whole person. 
D)  social systems and culture. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  nervous system functioning. 
C)  the whole person. 
D)  social systems and culture.

Question 13

The text emphasizes that the study of psychopathology is important to consider when studying personality because

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A)  many personality theorists also were therapists treating pathology. 
B)  the ability to foster clinical improvement is an important "bottom line" for evaluating a personality theory. 
C)  some sort of theory of personality often is required to solve practical problems. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  many personality theorists also were therapists treating pathology. 
B)  the ability to foster clinical improvement is an important "bottom line" for evaluating a personality theory. 
C)  some sort of theory of personality often is required to solve practical problems. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Pinker's book The Blank Slate argues that

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A)  the mind, at birth, is like a blank slate. 
B)  personality is primarily the product of social learning experiences. 
C)  personality is influenced primarily by parenting. 
D)  the mind is primarily a product of biological evolution. 
A)  the mind, at birth, is like a blank slate. 
B)  personality is primarily the product of social learning experiences. 
C)  personality is influenced primarily by parenting. 
D)  the mind is primarily a product of biological evolution.

Question 15

Structural concepts refer to the more stable and enduring aspects of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the "toolkit" metaphor, which of the following can be categorized as "tools" contained within a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theoretical concepts. 
B)  Research methods. 
C)  Methods for dong therapy. 
D)  Techniques for assessing personality. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Theoretical concepts. 
B)  Research methods. 
C)  Methods for dong therapy. 
D)  Techniques for assessing personality. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 17

The more stable aspects of the person's functioning and the more fluid, changing aspects are covered by the concepts of

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A)  growth and development. 
B)  process and motive. 
C)  motive and development. 
D)  structure and process. 
A)  growth and development. 
B)  process and motive. 
C)  motive and development. 
D)  structure and process.

Question 18

The extreme views on whether the determinants of behavior are internal or external are represented by which pair of names?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allport/Freud. 
B)  Sullivan/White. 
C)  Freud/Skinner. 
D)  White/Kuhn. 
A)  Allport/Freud. 
B)  Sullivan/White. 
C)  Freud/Skinner. 
D)  White/Kuhn.

Question 19

The role of genetic factors in personality is most clearly seen in

Accepted Answer

A)  temperament. 
B)  beliefs and values. 
C)  career choice. 
D)  cognitive style. 
A)  temperament. 
B)  beliefs and values. 
C)  career choice. 
D)  cognitive style.

Question 20

It is most important that a theory be

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A)  useful. 
B)  true. 
C)  consistent with past theories. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  useful. 
B)  true. 
C)  consistent with past theories. 
D)  all of the above.

A problem with the "nature versus nurture" formulation is that

The text suggests that

The concept of the unconscious relates to

An important aspect of cultural influences on personality is that

The essential quality of the field of personality is concern with the functioning of the total individual.

According to discussion in the textbook, the fact that there are theories of personality makes it ___ likely that the researchers will face findings and theoretical arguments that challenge their favored view.

A critical question for personality theory concerns

Relative to one another in terms of level of organization and degree of abstraction, the following statement is true about the concepts of trait and type.

"Why" type questions are those that address

Theories

In its description of the "toolkit" metaphor, the textbook notes that the idea that a theory could be wrong makes little sense. Instead, in evaluating theories, we might be better off asking how _______ they are.

A unique feature of a course in personality psychology is that, unlike other courses, the focus is on

The text emphasizes that the study of psychopathology is important to consider when studying personality because

Pinker's book The Blank Slate argues that

Structural concepts refer to the more stable and enduring aspects of personality.

According to the "toolkit" metaphor, which of the following can be categorized as "tools" contained within a theory?

The more stable aspects of the person's functioning and the more fluid, changing aspects are covered by the concepts of

The extreme views on whether the determinants of behavior are internal or external are represented by which pair of names?

The role of genetic factors in personality is most clearly seen in

It is most important that a theory be

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Extensions, Applications, and Evaluation

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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Exam 1: Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

A problem with the "nature versus nurture" formulation is that

The text suggests that

The concept of the unconscious relates to

An important aspect of cultural influences on personality is that

The essential quality of the field of personality is concern with the functioning of the total individual.

According to discussion in the textbook, the fact that there are ____ theories of personality makes it _______ likely that the researchers will face findings and theoretical arguments that challenge their favored view.

A critical question for personality theory concerns

Relative to one another in terms of level of organization and degree of abstraction, the following statement is true about the concepts of trait and type.

"Why" type questions are those that address

Theories

In its description of the "toolkit" metaphor, the textbook notes that the idea that a theory could be wrong makes little sense. Instead, in evaluating theories, we might be better off asking how _______ they are.

A unique feature of a course in personality psychology is that, unlike other courses, the focus is on

The text emphasizes that the study of psychopathology is important to consider when studying personality because

Pinker's book The Blank Slate argues that

Structural concepts refer to the more stable and enduring aspects of personality.

According to the "toolkit" metaphor, which of the following can be categorized as "tools" contained within a theory?

The more stable aspects of the person's functioning and the more fluid, changing aspects are covered by the concepts of

The extreme views on whether the determinants of behavior are internal or external are represented by which pair of names?

The role of genetic factors in personality is most clearly seen in

It is most important that a theory be

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Extensions, Applications, and Evaluation

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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According to discussion in the textbook, the fact that there are theories of personality makes it ___ likely that the researchers will face findings and theoretical arguments that challenge their favored view.