Question 1

Relative to personality structure in adulthood, that in childhood is

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A)  more complex. 
B)  less integrated. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  more complex. 
B)  less integrated. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). C

Question 2

The trait position suggests

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A)  consistency over a range of situations. 
B)  many behaviors expressive of a trait. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  consistency over a range of situations. 
B)  many behaviors expressive of a trait. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). C

Question 3

The existence of universal terms for describing individual differences would be __________ an evolutionary perspective.

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A)  consistent with 
B)  inconsistent with 
C)  simultaneously consistent AND inconsistent with 
D)  irrelevant to 
A)  consistent with 
B)  inconsistent with 
C)  simultaneously consistent AND inconsistent with 
D)  irrelevant to A

Question 4

Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is

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A)  necessary. 
B)  sufficient. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  necessary. 
B)  sufficient. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 5

The Five-Factor Model appears to be useful in

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A)  describing personality disorders. 
B)  explaining personality disorders. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  describing personality disorders. 
B)  explaining personality disorders. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 6

The text suggests that the data support the view that

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A)  personality is more stable over short than long periods of time. 
B)  personality is more stable in adulthood than childhood. 
C)  there are individual differences in trait stability. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  personality is more stable over short than long periods of time. 
B)  personality is more stable in adulthood than childhood. 
C)  there are individual differences in trait stability. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

The person responsible for the fundamental lexical hypothesis is

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A)  Allport. 
B)  Eysenck. 
C)  Goldberg. 
D)  Costa. 
A)  Allport. 
B)  Eysenck. 
C)  Goldberg. 
D)  Costa.

Question 8

The five-factor model offers a specific model for psychological treatment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Findings across seven languages indicate that honesty/humility is a reliable factor, in addition to the other factors of the Big Five.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Overall, cross-cultural research on the Big Five suggests that

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A)  none of the traits are universal 
B)  all of the Big Five are pretty universal. 
C)  at least three of the Big Five are universal. 
D)  only one of the Big Five is universal. 
A)  none of the traits are universal 
B)  all of the Big Five are pretty universal. 
C)  at least three of the Big Five are universal. 
D)  only one of the Big Five is universal.

Question 11

Trait psychologists favor questionnaires because they

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A)  permit sampling over a range of situations. 
B)  trust people. 
C)  basically are phenomenologists. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  permit sampling over a range of situations. 
B)  trust people. 
C)  basically are phenomenologists. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

A problem with cross-cultural research on the Big Five is

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A)  translations across languages. 
B)  nationalism. 
C)  obtaining subjects. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  translations across languages. 
B)  nationalism. 
C)  obtaining subjects. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the Big 5?

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A)  conscientiousness. 
B)  honesty. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  agreeableness. 
A)  conscientiousness. 
B)  honesty. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  agreeableness.

Question 14

According to the concept of intrinsic maturation, personality traits are

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A)  largely uninfluenced by the environment. 
B)  largely influenced by the environment. 
C)  unpredictable in their development. 
D)  developed out of characteristic adaptations. 
A)  largely uninfluenced by the environment. 
B)  largely influenced by the environment. 
C)  unpredictable in their development. 
D)  developed out of characteristic adaptations.

Question 15

Discuss the grounds for support of the Big Five model of individual differences, including evidence that the trait terms relate to people's everyday behavior.

Accepted Answer

The Big Five model of individual differe

Question 16

Laboratory situations are problematic for the study of traits because

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A)  they emphasize one variable at a time. 
B)  the results don't agree with questionnaire results. 
C)  they restrict the range of individual differences. 
D)  they are low in reliability. 
A)  they emphasize one variable at a time. 
B)  the results don't agree with questionnaire results. 
C)  they restrict the range of individual differences. 
D)  they are low in reliability.

Question 17

Disagreement concerning trait measures is greatest concerning

Accepted Answer

A)  factors. 
B)  facets. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  factors. 
B)  facets. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 18

The NEO-PI was specifically designed to measure the basic five factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Proponents of the NEO-PI also advocate the use of projective tests in the study of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the person-situation controversy in terms of the issue, the evidence, and the conclusions you would make about the consistency versus variability of behavior.

Accepted Answer

The person-situation controversy in psyc

Relative to personality structure in adulthood, that in childhood is

The trait position suggests

The existence of universal terms for describing individual differences would be __________ an evolutionary perspective.

Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is

The Five-Factor Model appears to be useful in

The text suggests that the data support the view that

The person responsible for the fundamental lexical hypothesis is

The five-factor model offers a specific model for psychological treatment.

Findings across seven languages indicate that honesty/humility is a reliable factor, in addition to the other factors of the Big Five.

Overall, cross-cultural research on the Big Five suggests that

Trait psychologists favor questionnaires because they

A problem with cross-cultural research on the Big Five is

Which of the following is not one of the Big 5?

According to the concept of intrinsic maturation, personality traits are

Discuss the grounds for support of the Big Five model of individual differences, including evidence that the trait terms relate to people's everyday behavior.

Laboratory situations are problematic for the study of traits because

Disagreement concerning trait measures is greatest concerning

The NEO-PI was specifically designed to measure the basic five factors.

Proponents of the NEO-PI also advocate the use of projective tests in the study of personality.

Discuss the person-situation controversy in terms of the issue, the evidence, and the conclusions you would make about the consistency versus variability of behavior.

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Exam 8: Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Relative to personality structure in adulthood, that in childhood is

The trait position suggests

The existence of universal terms for describing individual differences would be __________ an evolutionary perspective.

Costa and McCrae argue that the NEO-PI in relation to the basic dimensions of personality is

The Five-Factor Model appears to be useful in

The text suggests that the data support the view that

The person responsible for the fundamental lexical hypothesis is

The five-factor model offers a specific model for psychological treatment.

Findings across seven languages indicate that honesty/humility is a reliable factor, in addition to the other factors of the Big Five.

Overall, cross-cultural research on the Big Five suggests that

Trait psychologists favor questionnaires because they

A problem with cross-cultural research on the Big Five is

Which of the following is not one of the Big 5?

According to the concept of intrinsic maturation, personality traits are

Discuss the grounds for support of the Big Five model of individual differences, including evidence that the trait terms relate to people's everyday behavior.

Laboratory situations are problematic for the study of traits because

Disagreement concerning trait measures is greatest concerning

The NEO-PI was specifically designed to measure the basic five factors.

Proponents of the NEO-PI also advocate the use of projective tests in the study of personality.

Discuss the person-situation controversy in terms of the issue, the evidence, and the conclusions you would make about the consistency versus variability of behavior.

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

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

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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