Exam 16: Personality Processes: Perception, Thought, Motivation, and Emotion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of idiographic goals?

A ________ is a desired end state, and ________ are the means that the individual uses to achieve this end state.

What term refers to the idea that the concepts recently activated in the mind influence one's perceptions of the world?

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a personality process?

In most dual-process models, conscious thought is faster than unconscious thought.

There is no evidence that happiness leads to good outcomes; rather, evidence suggests that happiness is a result of good outcomes.

According to the set point model of happiness, levels of happiness are genetically determined.

The memories of chronically hostile individuals as opposed to chronically agreeable individuals show no differences.

Goals that are unique to the individuals pursuing them are called ________ goals.

Jeff has decided to go on a diet, but unfortunately Jeff's mother has made his favorite dessert, apple pie. After a big dinner, his mother brings out the pie and Jeff cannot resist having two pieces. In Epstein's terminology, Jeff's ________ won out over his ________.

Laura attends church regularly because she finds personal meaning and spiritual fulfillment in the rituals and discussions. Jeanne attends church regularly because she knows that many influential business leaders from the community also attend that church. Laura and Jeanne have ________.

Someone who frequently attributes hostility to other people might be able to change this aspect of his or her personality. According to the material on priming, what should such a person try to do?

Some research suggests that pessimism might prove more adaptive than optimism in ________.

Priming "Mommy and I are one" to individuals who have unpleasant relationships with their mothers seems to promote temporary well-being.

What term describes a person who typically expects the worst so that they can be surprised or even relieved when the worst does not happen?

Steven believes that intelligence and ability can change with experience. Steven has a(n) ________ theory of ability.

A ________ goal is one in which an individual is interested in self-improvement, and a ________ goal is one in which an individual seeks to validate a personal attribute.

Define the concept of priming and describe how this idea can explain certain aspects of personality.

The experiential system is more recent in evolutionary terms than the rational system.

An individual who likes to watch emotional movies and has extreme reactions to the tragic deaths of celebrities would likely score high on what personality dimension?