Question 1

The social cognitive emphasis on the potential for change can be contrasted with

Accepted Answer

A)  Rogers' theory. 
B)  trait theory. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  Rogers' theory. 
B)  trait theory. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). B

Question 2

Which of the following would appear to be least compatible with one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bandura - five-factor theory. 
B)  Mischel - personal construct theory. 
C)  social cognitive theory - phenomenological theory. 
D)  Freud - Jung. 
A)  Bandura - five-factor theory. 
B)  Mischel - personal construct theory. 
C)  social cognitive theory - phenomenological theory. 
D)  Freud - Jung. A

Question 3

Every theory of personality deals with the concept of the unconscious in some fundamental way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A consistent area of emphasis in the text is the effect of a theorist's view of the person on the theory of personality. With regard to this issue, the text suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  that a theorist should attempt to construct a theory free from any a priori assumptions about human nature. 
B)  that personal views act as a corrective influence in the interpretation of data that are collected. 
C)  that one should always ask whether an interpretation is a necessary conclusion from the data or whether it represents the theorist's personal view of human nature. 
D)  both (b) and (c). 
A)  that a theorist should attempt to construct a theory free from any a priori assumptions about human nature. 
B)  that personal views act as a corrective influence in the interpretation of data that are collected. 
C)  that one should always ask whether an interpretation is a necessary conclusion from the data or whether it represents the theorist's personal view of human nature. 
D)  both (b) and (c).

Question 5

An emphasis on stages of development is least consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic theory. 
B)  Cattell's trait theory. 
C)  social cognitive theory. 
D)  Piaget's theory. 
A)  psychoanalytic theory. 
B)  Cattell's trait theory. 
C)  social cognitive theory. 
D)  Piaget's theory.

Question 6

The text argues that one way of resolving different views of personality processes is to recognize that

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud was right all along. 
B)  the notion of "processes" should be jettisoned. 
C)  a person may possess a multiplicity of motivational processes that come into play at different points in their life. 
D)  trait concepts are superior to motivational process concepts. 
A)  Freud was right all along. 
B)  the notion of "processes" should be jettisoned. 
C)  a person may possess a multiplicity of motivational processes that come into play at different points in their life. 
D)  trait concepts are superior to motivational process concepts.

Question 7

A useful principle for bringing about social change is

Accepted Answer

A)  administering the NEO-PI-R. 
B)  the free association method. 
C)  media modeling. 
D)  conducting twin studies. 
A)  administering the NEO-PI-R. 
B)  the free association method. 
C)  media modeling. 
D)  conducting twin studies.

Question 8

Which of the following had the least to say about psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allport. 
B)  Eysenck. 
C)  Kelly. 
D)  Bandura. 
A)  Allport. 
B)  Eysenck. 
C)  Kelly. 
D)  Bandura.

Question 9

Discuss the case of Jim in the light of the theories covered and the personality data obtained in association with them.

Accepted Answer

Jim's case can be analyzed in the light

Question 10

Discuss the relationships among theory, approach to research, and approach to assessment in the light of the theories covered in the text.

Accepted Answer

Theory, approach to research, and approa

Question 11

Media modeling to reduce HIV/AIDs

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A)  has not been attempted. 
B)  has been highly successful. 
C)  has been a disappointing failure. 
D)  illustrates the applied value of trait theory. 
A)  has not been attempted. 
B)  has been highly successful. 
C)  has been a disappointing failure. 
D)  illustrates the applied value of trait theory.

Question 12

Most personality theories contain an implicit view of human nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The psychoanalytic emphasis on stages of development can be contrasted with (i.e., is unlike)

Accepted Answer

A)  trait theory. 
B)  social cognitive theory. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  trait theory. 
B)  social cognitive theory. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 14

The case of Jim suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  there has been a complete change in him. 
B)  developments would have been difficult to predict. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  there has been a complete change in him. 
B)  developments would have been difficult to predict. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 15

The observations of different theories are inconsistent with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jim felt that all of the assessment devices had some merit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the case of Jim, the data from different tests are qualitatively different from one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The text argues that the biggest challenge in personality psychology is to figure out which theory is right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The person as a problem solver would be least associated with the views of

Accepted Answer

A)  Bandura. 
B)  Kelly. 
C)  Cattell. 
D)  Mischel. 
A)  Bandura. 
B)  Kelly. 
C)  Cattell. 
D)  Mischel.

Question 20

Considering Jim's personality over time, one can feel hopeless about the potential for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The social cognitive emphasis on the potential for change can be contrasted with

Which of the following would appear to be least compatible with one another?

Every theory of personality deals with the concept of the unconscious in some fundamental way.

A consistent area of emphasis in the text is the effect of a theorist's view of the person on the theory of personality. With regard to this issue, the text suggests

An emphasis on stages of development is least consistent with

The text argues that one way of resolving different views of personality processes is to recognize that

A useful principle for bringing about social change is

Which of the following had the least to say about psychopathology?

Discuss the case of Jim in the light of the theories covered and the personality data obtained in association with them.

Discuss the relationships among theory, approach to research, and approach to assessment in the light of the theories covered in the text.

Media modeling to reduce HIV/AIDs

Most personality theories contain an implicit view of human nature.

The psychoanalytic emphasis on stages of development can be contrasted with (i.e., is unlike)

The case of Jim suggests that

The observations of different theories are inconsistent with one another.

Jim felt that all of the assessment devices had some merit.

In the case of Jim, the data from different tests are qualitatively different from one another.

The text argues that the biggest challenge in personality psychology is to figure out which theory is right.

The person as a problem solver would be least associated with the views of

Considering Jim's personality over time, one can feel hopeless about the potential for change.

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

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

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Exam 15: An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

The social cognitive emphasis on the potential for change can be contrasted with

Which of the following would appear to be least compatible with one another?

Every theory of personality deals with the concept of the unconscious in some fundamental way.

A consistent area of emphasis in the text is the effect of a theorist's view of the person on the theory of personality. With regard to this issue, the text suggests

An emphasis on stages of development is least consistent with

The text argues that one way of resolving different views of personality processes is to recognize that

A useful principle for bringing about social change is

Which of the following had the least to say about psychopathology?

Discuss the case of Jim in the light of the theories covered and the personality data obtained in association with them.

Discuss the relationships among theory, approach to research, and approach to assessment in the light of the theories covered in the text.

Media modeling to reduce HIV/AIDs

Most personality theories contain an implicit view of human nature.

The psychoanalytic emphasis on stages of development can be contrasted with (i.e., is unlike)

The case of Jim suggests that

The observations of different theories are inconsistent with one another.

Jim felt that all of the assessment devices had some merit.

In the case of Jim, the data from different tests are qualitatively different from one another.

The text argues that the biggest challenge in personality psychology is to figure out which theory is right.

The person as a problem solver would be least associated with the views of

Considering Jim's personality over time, one can feel hopeless about the potential for change.

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

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

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