Exam 7: The Trait Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment

The projective test that Murray developed the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Test-takers who "fake good"

Andrew has strong opinions and enjoys a good argument in which he can stand up for his beliefs. He prefers to work where he can compete with others, rather than an organization that stresses cooperation. Andrew would probably score low on a measure of

Which theorist identified psychogenic needs as the basic elements of personality?

A woman indicates on a test that she agrees with the statement, "I am confident in my abilities." Later on the same test she agrees with the statement, "I have doubts about my abilities." This woman's responses may indicate the presence of which potential problem?

Research has shown that among the Big Five personality factors, the best predictor of job performance is conscientiousness.

A psychologist examines six personality tests. She suspects that four of the tests are really measuring the same personality trait and that the other two measure another personality trait. What kind of research should the psychologist conduct to test her hypothesis?

According to the "person by situation" approach,

In his quest to understand the basic structure of personality, Cattell relied heavily on

While research shows that personalities continue to develop, the changes are gradual, evolving over a period of years.

A man is said to have one personality trait that dominates his personality. Allport would identify this personality trait as a

Summarize the situation versus trait controversy. Discuss two criticisms of the trait approach given by Mischel with respect to this controversy. Give a defense of the trait approach and specify how the criticisms and defense have improved our understanding of personality traits.

The idiographic approach to personality has advantages. For example,

Which of the following is true about the trait approach to personality?

Which of the following is true about the five-factor model?

Rather than examine a large number of personality variables that may or may not be related to how well people perform in the workplace, many researchers now address the questions of job performance and personality

Traits were introduced into the field of personality psychology by

Critics of the trait approach have argued that there is

Personality psychologists use factor analysis to help them determine

Why were pioneers in the study of personality traits limited in what they could discover?