Question 1

If genetics plays no role in a behavior,then the heritability would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  -1 
B)  100 
C)  1 
D)  0.0 
A)  -1 
B)  100 
C)  1 
D)  0.0

Question 2

One criticism of social cognitive theory is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  many concepts have not been experimentally based 
B)  it takes into account interactions among cognitive factors, behavior, and environmental factors 
C)  too little attention is paid to childhood experiences 
D)  these concepts have been unsuccessfully used in programs for change 
A)  many concepts have not been experimentally based 
B)  it takes into account interactions among cognitive factors, behavior, and environmental factors 
C)  too little attention is paid to childhood experiences 
D)  these concepts have been unsuccessfully used in programs for change

Question 3

A term used to describe female police officers is ____,while male police officers are described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  peacekeepers; enforcers 
B)  negotiators; peacekeepers 
C)  referees; enforcers 
D)  enforcers; referees 
A)  peacekeepers; enforcers 
B)  negotiators; peacekeepers 
C)  referees; enforcers 
D)  enforcers; referees

Question 4

In examining cultural differences in the Big Five traits,research has found:

Accepted Answer

A)  only openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism to be present in most cultures 
B)  support in very different countries and cultures 
C)  similarities, but only in individualistic countries 
D)  similarities, but only among males of the cultures 
A)  only openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism to be present in most cultures 
B)  support in very different countries and cultures 
C)  similarities, but only in individualistic countries 
D)  similarities, but only among males of the cultures

Question 5

Ross is 35 years old and enjoys collecting stamps.Based on the research described in the textbook,which of the following is most likely to happen to Ross as he ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will start tinkering with old cars. 
B)  He will start collecting beer steins. 
C)  He will start jogging and lifting weights. 
D)  He will become less dependent on his wife. 
A)  He will start tinkering with old cars. 
B)  He will start collecting beer steins. 
C)  He will start jogging and lifting weights. 
D)  He will become less dependent on his wife.

Question 6

The person-situation interaction supports the trait approach to personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most frequently given psychological tests in the United States are:

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity tests 
B)  personality tests 
C)  projective tests 
D)  intelligence tests 
A)  integrity tests 
B)  personality tests 
C)  projective tests 
D)  intelligence tests

Question 8

Which of the following is not used to judge self-efficacy according to Bandura?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparing our capabilities with those of others 
B)  comparing our actual experiences to a hierarchical base rate 
C)  listening to what other people say about our capabilities 
D)  using feedback from our bodies 
A)  comparing our capabilities with those of others 
B)  comparing our actual experiences to a hierarchical base rate 
C)  listening to what other people say about our capabilities 
D)  using feedback from our bodies

Question 9

In his social cognitive theory,Bandura emphasizes cognitive-personal factors,behavior,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  traits 
B)  expectations 
C)  locus of control 
D)  environmental influences 
A)  traits 
B)  expectations 
C)  locus of control 
D)  environmental influences

Question 10

There is a children's story of a little red engine that was confronted with a heavy load.The little red engine kept saying,"I think I can,I think I can" as it attempted to carry the load.Which of the components of social cognitive theory does this story best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  positive regard 
C)  willpower 
D)  personal factors 
A)  self-efficacy 
B)  positive regard 
C)  willpower 
D)  personal factors

Question 11

In social cognitive theory,the social,political,and cultural influences that impact us are termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  conscious forces 
B)  cognitive-personal factors 
C)  environmental factors 
D)  internal factors 
A)  conscious forces 
B)  cognitive-personal factors 
C)  environmental factors 
D)  internal factors

Question 12

Mischel's concept of delay of gratification is best related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  fixation 
B)  identity 
C)  will power 
D)  temperament 
A)  fixation 
B)  identity 
C)  will power 
D)  temperament

Question 13

To find honest and trustworthy employees,a business owner might give:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Thematic Apperception Test 
B)  behavioral tests 
C)  projective tests 
D)  integrity tests 
A)  the Thematic Apperception Test 
B)  behavioral tests 
C)  projective tests 
D)  integrity tests

Question 14

In reviewing the trait theory of personality,select the word that does not match the theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept 
B)  Big Five 
C)  OCEAN 
D)  factor analysis 
A)  self-concept 
B)  Big Five 
C)  OCEAN 
D)  factor analysis

Question 15

Fran considers herself to be a patient person,as do her close friends and children.If Fran is like many other people tested,she will:

Accepted Answer

A)  be consistently patient in many varied situations 
B)  be considered patient by others because she considers herself to be patient 
C)  also be kind 
D)  show impatience in some situations 
A)  be consistently patient in many varied situations 
B)  be considered patient by others because she considers herself to be patient 
C)  also be kind 
D)  show impatience in some situations

Question 16

The MMPI-2-RF is a projective test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The statistical measure that estimates how much of a behavior is due to genetic factors is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis 
B)  behavioral genetics 
C)  heritability 
D)  graphology 
A)  factor analysis 
B)  behavioral genetics 
C)  heritability 
D)  graphology

Question 18

Social cognitive theory was originally known as ____,and was changed to reflect the importance of ____ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait theory; social 
B)  social learning theory; cognitive 
C)  psychoanalysis; psychological 
D)  trait theory; cognitive 
A)  trait theory; social 
B)  social learning theory; cognitive 
C)  psychoanalysis; psychological 
D)  trait theory; cognitive

Question 19

As Roger attempts to think about his personality,he remembers what he read once: "Your personality is shaped by the environment,cognitive/personal factors,and behavior." In what source did Roger most likely read that?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Handbook of Psychodynamic Theory 
B)  Maslow's Essays on Being Human 
C)  The Hitchhiker's Guide to Social Cognitive Theory 
D)  The Id, Ego, and Superego 
A)  The Handbook of Psychodynamic Theory 
B)  Maslow's Essays on Being Human 
C)  The Hitchhiker's Guide to Social Cognitive Theory 
D)  The Id, Ego, and Superego

Question 20

Social cognitive theory pays too little attention to genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Social and Cognitive and Trait Theories

If genetics plays no role in a behavior,then the heritability would be:

One criticism of social cognitive theory is that:

A term used to describe female police officers is ____,while male police officers are described as ____.

In examining cultural differences in the Big Five traits,research has found:

Ross is 35 years old and enjoys collecting stamps.Based on the research described in the textbook,which of the following is most likely to happen to Ross as he ages?

The person-situation interaction supports the trait approach to personality.

The most frequently given psychological tests in the United States are:

Which of the following is not used to judge self-efficacy according to Bandura?

In his social cognitive theory,Bandura emphasizes cognitive-personal factors,behavior,and:

There is a children's story of a little red engine that was confronted with a heavy load.The little red engine kept saying,"I think I can,I think I can" as it attempted to carry the load.Which of the components of social cognitive theory does this story best illustrate?

In social cognitive theory,the social,political,and cultural influences that impact us are termed:

Mischel's concept of delay of gratification is best related to:

To find honest and trustworthy employees,a business owner might give:

In reviewing the trait theory of personality,select the word that does not match the theory.

Fran considers herself to be a patient person,as do her close friends and children.If Fran is like many other people tested,she will:

The MMPI-2-RF is a projective test.

The statistical measure that estimates how much of a behavior is due to genetic factors is called:

Social cognitive theory was originally known as ____,and was changed to reflect the importance of ____ factors.

As Roger attempts to think about his personality,he remembers what he read once: "Your personality is shaped by the environment,cognitive/personal factors,and behavior." In what source did Roger most likely read that?

Social cognitive theory pays too little attention to genetic factors.

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