Question 1

Less optimal parenting is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  high extroversion. 
B)  low neuroticism. 
C)  high neuroticism. 
D)  high agreeableness. 
A)  high extroversion. 
B)  low neuroticism. 
C)  high neuroticism. 
D)  high agreeableness.

Question 2

A longitudinal investigation of the same sample of participants over time is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  mean-level stability. 
B)  stability quotient analysis. 
C)  dynamic stability. 
D)  meta-analysis. 
A)  mean-level stability. 
B)  stability quotient analysis. 
C)  dynamic stability. 
D)  meta-analysis.

Question 3

Related to the concept of dynamic stability, ________ refers to the amount of variability that a person has around their mean score on an interpersonal dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  flux 
B)  pulse 
C)  spin 
D)  accentuation 
A)  flux 
B)  pulse 
C)  spin 
D)  accentuation

Question 4

The ________ hypothesis denotes that personality is enduring.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasticity 
B)  plaster 
C)  accentuation 
D)  impostor 
A)  plasticity 
B)  plaster 
C)  accentuation 
D)  impostor

Question 5

Discuss Valliant's contributions to personality stability.

Accepted Answer

Valliant suggested that personality shou

Question 6

Collective research with the EPQ-J has revealed low reliability with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extroversion 
B)  Introversion 
C)  Neuroticism 
D)  Psychoticism 
A)  Extroversion 
B)  Introversion 
C)  Neuroticism 
D)  Psychoticism

Question 7

Explain the significance of the Little Five.

Accepted Answer

This term connotes the test of the five-

Question 8

According to Caspi and Bem, which of the following is not usually presented as a factor that promotes personality stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  Genetic 
C)  Reactive 
D)  Evocative 
A)  Age 
B)  Genetic 
C)  Reactive 
D)  Evocative

Question 9

Pessimistic beliefs about the world and other people is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A personality. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  cynical hostility. 
D)  cynical antagonism. 
A)  Type A personality. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  cynical hostility. 
D)  cynical antagonism.

Question 10

Research on trait dimensions across cultures reveals:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dutch parents, relative to Chinese parents, gave a greater emphasis to conscientiousness. 
B)  Dutch parents, relative to Chinese parents, gave a greater emphasis to agreeableness. 
C)  Chinese parents, relative to Dutch parents, gave a greater emphasis to conscientiousness. 
D)  Chinese parents, relative to Dutch parents, gave a greater emphasis to agreeableness. 
A)  Dutch parents, relative to Chinese parents, gave a greater emphasis to conscientiousness. 
B)  Dutch parents, relative to Chinese parents, gave a greater emphasis to agreeableness. 
C)  Chinese parents, relative to Dutch parents, gave a greater emphasis to conscientiousness. 
D)  Chinese parents, relative to Dutch parents, gave a greater emphasis to agreeableness.

Question 11

Describe the concept of gender schemas.

Accepted Answer

Gender schemas are cognitive categories

Question 12

Related to heritability, about ________ of the variance in traits reflects genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60% 
A)  30% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60%

Question 13

A person's expression of potential based on life experience is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  concordance. 
B)  heritability. 
C)  phenotype. 
D)  genotype. 
A)  concordance. 
B)  heritability. 
C)  phenotype. 
D)  genotype.

Question 14

What is temperament? Identify the major temperament dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Temperament can be defined as constituti

Question 15

Discuss the roles of genetic and environmental factors in personality development.

Accepted Answer

Overall, both genetic and environmental

Less optimal parenting is associated with:

A longitudinal investigation of the same sample of participants over time is referred to as:

Related to the concept of dynamic stability, ________ refers to the amount of variability that a person has around their mean score on an interpersonal dimension.

The ________ hypothesis denotes that personality is enduring.

Discuss Valliant's contributions to personality stability.

Collective research with the EPQ-J has revealed low reliability with which of the following?

Explain the significance of the Little Five.

According to Caspi and Bem, which of the following is not usually presented as a factor that promotes personality stability?

Pessimistic beliefs about the world and other people is termed:

Research on trait dimensions across cultures reveals:

Describe the concept of gender schemas.

Related to heritability, about ________ of the variance in traits reflects genetic factors.

A person's expression of potential based on life experience is referred to as:

What is temperament? Identify the major temperament dimensions.

Discuss the roles of genetic and environmental factors in personality development.

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Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

Behavioural and Learning Theories

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Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

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Exam 3: The Development of Personality

Less optimal parenting is associated with:

A longitudinal investigation of the same sample of participants over time is referred to as:

Related to the concept of dynamic stability, ________ refers to the amount of variability that a person has around their mean score on an interpersonal dimension.

The ________ hypothesis denotes that personality is enduring.

Discuss Valliant's contributions to personality stability.

Collective research with the EPQ-J has revealed low reliability with which of the following?

Explain the significance of the Little Five.

According to Caspi and Bem, which of the following is not usually presented as a factor that promotes personality stability?

Pessimistic beliefs about the world and other people is termed:

Research on trait dimensions across cultures reveals:

Describe the concept of gender schemas.

Related to heritability, about ________ of the variance in traits reflects genetic factors.

A person's expression of potential based on life experience is referred to as:

What is temperament? Identify the major temperament dimensions.

Discuss the roles of genetic and environmental factors in personality development.

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

Psychodynamic Theories

Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Personality, Mental Health, and Psychopathology

Psychobiography and Personology

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