Question 1

Which of the following domains of knowledge about human nature deals centrally with the ways in which individuals differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

A) The biological domain 
B) The dispositional domain 
C) The intrapsychic domain 
D) The social and cultural domain 
A) The biological domain 
B) The dispositional domain 
C) The intrapsychic domain 
D) The social and cultural domain B

Question 2

Grand theories of personality are usually centered on statements about the:

Accepted Answer

A) universal core of human nature. 
B) major individual differences. 
C) individual uniqueness of all humans. 
D) differences between the genders. 
A) universal core of human nature. 
B) major individual differences. 
C) individual uniqueness of all humans. 
D) differences between the genders. A

Question 3

The ability to learn and use a language is an example of the:

Accepted Answer

A) human nature level of personality analysis. 
B) individual and group differences level of personality analysis. 
C) individual uniqueness level of personality analysis. 
D) social psychological level of personality analysis. 
A) human nature level of personality analysis. 
B) individual and group differences level of personality analysis. 
C) individual uniqueness level of personality analysis. 
D) social psychological level of personality analysis. A

Question 4

The various views of researchers in personality stem from the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A) researchers study different domains of knowledge. 
B) most views about personality psychology are incorrect. 
C) one of the views is probably more accurate than others. 
D) personality psychologists ignore others' theories. 
A) researchers study different domains of knowledge. 
B) most views about personality psychology are incorrect. 
C) one of the views is probably more accurate than others. 
D) personality psychologists ignore others' theories.

Question 5

In the social environment,one's "effective environment" represents:

Accepted Answer

A) the strongest environmental cues that are found in any given environment. 
B) the environmental cues that are directly related to survival in his or her immediate environment. 
C) a set of cues emitted by other people in the environment. 
D) the subset of environmental features that one's psychological mechanisms direct him or her to attend and respond to. 
A) the strongest environmental cues that are found in any given environment. 
B) the environmental cues that are directly related to survival in his or her immediate environment. 
C) a set of cues emitted by other people in the environment. 
D) the subset of environmental features that one's psychological mechanisms direct him or her to attend and respond to.

Question 6

Keith has a fear of heights,and he discourages his friends from bungee jumping.He quotes several incidents in which people have been seriously injured while performing the act.In the context of person-environment interaction,this scenario most likely exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) manipulation 
B) perception 
C) adaptation 
D) evocation 
A) manipulation 
B) perception 
C) adaptation 
D) evocation

Question 7

As a standard for evaluating personality theories,compatibility and integration across domains and levels ascertains whether a personality theory:

Accepted Answer

A) is heavily based on premises and assumptions established in another domain. 
B) in one domain violates well-established principles in another domain. 
C) provides precise predictions that can be tested empirically. 
D) does a good job of explaining all of the facts and observations within its domain. 
A) is heavily based on premises and assumptions established in another domain. 
B) in one domain violates well-established principles in another domain. 
C) provides precise predictions that can be tested empirically. 
D) does a good job of explaining all of the facts and observations within its domain.

Question 8

In the context of the distinct domains of knowledge about human nature,the _____ domain is most closely linked with the psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) dispositional 
C) social and cultural 
D) intrapsychic 
A) biological 
B) dispositional 
C) social and cultural 
D) intrapsychic

Question 9

Evocations are produced when:

Accepted Answer

A) different people see the same situation differently. 
B) one's characteristics unintentionally cause other people to act in a certain way. 
C) one intentionally attempts to make other people act in a certain way. 
D) individuals select environments to match their traits. 
A) different people see the same situation differently. 
B) one's characteristics unintentionally cause other people to act in a certain way. 
C) one intentionally attempts to make other people act in a certain way. 
D) individuals select environments to match their traits.

Question 10

Intrapsychic means "_____."

Accepted Answer

A) enduring over time 
B) within the mind 
C) intentional influence 
D) organized 
A) enduring over time 
B) within the mind 
C) intentional influence 
D) organized

Question 11

One's intrapsychic environment is:

Accepted Answer

A) not as objectively verifiable as one's social or physical environment. 
B) often easy to verify through an analysis of dreams. 
C) relatively consistent across the social environment but not the physical environment. 
D) based on how others react in an environment. 
A) not as objectively verifiable as one's social or physical environment. 
B) often easy to verify through an analysis of dreams. 
C) relatively consistent across the social environment but not the physical environment. 
D) based on how others react in an environment.

Question 12

Studying how people vary in levels of anxiety,self-esteem,or worry represents the _____ approach to studying personality psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) individual differences 
B) human nature 
C) idiographic 
D) environmental 
A) individual differences 
B) human nature 
C) idiographic 
D) environmental

Question 13

If one describes Juan as possessive or Anita as friendly,he or she is using:

Accepted Answer

A) trait-descriptive adjectives. 
B) inner psychological states. 
C) strategies to attain goals. 
D) inner qualities of personality. 
A) trait-descriptive adjectives. 
B) inner psychological states. 
C) strategies to attain goals. 
D) inner qualities of personality.

Question 14

The trait of courageousness is an especially good example of:

Accepted Answer

A) an adaptive trait. 
B) how traits are consistent. 
C) how traits are activated only under particular conditions. 
D) how traits change over time. 
A) an adaptive trait. 
B) how traits are consistent. 
C) how traits are activated only under particular conditions. 
D) how traits change over time.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an area of research within the biological domain of knowledge about human nature?

Accepted Answer

A) Subjective experience 
B) Genetics 
C) Psychophysiology 
D) Evolution 
A) Subjective experience 
B) Genetics 
C) Psychophysiology 
D) Evolution

Question 16

Which of the following domains of knowledge about human nature deals with mental mechanisms of personality,many of which operate outside of conscious awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) The cognitive-experiential domain 
B) The biological domain 
C) The intrapsychic domain 
D) The adjustment domain 
A) The cognitive-experiential domain 
B) The biological domain 
C) The intrapsychic domain 
D) The adjustment domain

Question 17

Lillian is interested in understanding how borderline personality disorder affects everyday behavior in a clinical population.She most likely will use the methods and the models of the _____ domain of knowledge about human nature in conducting her research.

Accepted Answer

A) dispositional 
B) biological 
C) adjustment 
D) intrapsychic 
A) dispositional 
B) biological 
C) adjustment 
D) intrapsychic

Question 18

A study of a single individual is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) idiographic research. 
B) nomothetic research. 
C) correlational research. 
D) cognitive psychology research. 
A) idiographic research. 
B) nomothetic research. 
C) correlational research. 
D) cognitive psychology research.

Question 19

A problem with studying only the grand theories of personality is that only parts of them:

Accepted Answer

A) have stood the test of time and guide modern personality research. 
B) apply to men. 
C) are based on non-German populations. 
D) address the human nature level of analysis. 
A) have stood the test of time and guide modern personality research. 
B) apply to men. 
C) are based on non-German populations. 
D) address the human nature level of analysis.

Question 20

Which of the following domains of knowledge focuses on the relationship between personality and health-related behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) The dispositional domain 
B) The adjustment domain 
C) The social and cultural domain 
D) The cognitive-experiential domain 
A) The dispositional domain 
B) The adjustment domain 
C) The social and cultural domain 
D) The cognitive-experiential domain

Which of the following domains of knowledge about human nature deals centrally with the ways in which individuals differ from one another?

Grand theories of personality are usually centered on statements about the:

The ability to learn and use a language is an example of the:

The various views of researchers in personality stem from the fact that:

In the social environment,one's "effective environment" represents:

Keith has a fear of heights,and he discourages his friends from bungee jumping.He quotes several incidents in which people have been seriously injured while performing the act.In the context of person-environment interaction,this scenario most likely exemplifies _____.

As a standard for evaluating personality theories,compatibility and integration across domains and levels ascertains whether a personality theory:

In the context of the distinct domains of knowledge about human nature,the _____ domain is most closely linked with the psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud.

Evocations are produced when:

Intrapsychic means "_____."

One's intrapsychic environment is:

Studying how people vary in levels of anxiety,self-esteem,or worry represents the _____ approach to studying personality psychology.

If one describes Juan as possessive or Anita as friendly,he or she is using:

The trait of courageousness is an especially good example of:

Which of the following is NOT an area of research within the biological domain of knowledge about human nature?

Which of the following domains of knowledge about human nature deals with mental mechanisms of personality,many of which operate outside of conscious awareness?

Lillian is interested in understanding how borderline personality disorder affects everyday behavior in a clinical population.She most likely will use the methods and the models of the _____ domain of knowledge about human nature in conducting her research.

A study of a single individual is an example of:

A problem with studying only the grand theories of personality is that only parts of them:

Which of the following domains of knowledge focuses on the relationship between personality and health-related behaviors?

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Genetics and Personality

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Sex,Gender,and Personality

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

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Exam 1: Introduction to Personality Psychology

Which of the following domains of knowledge about human nature deals centrally with the ways in which individuals differ from one another?

Grand theories of personality are usually centered on statements about the:

The ability to learn and use a language is an example of the:

The various views of researchers in personality stem from the fact that:

In the social environment,one's "effective environment" represents:

Keith has a fear of heights,and he discourages his friends from bungee jumping.He quotes several incidents in which people have been seriously injured while performing the act.In the context of person-environment interaction,this scenario most likely exemplifies _____.

As a standard for evaluating personality theories,compatibility and integration across domains and levels ascertains whether a personality theory:

In the context of the distinct domains of knowledge about human nature,the _____ domain is most closely linked with the psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud.

Evocations are produced when:

Intrapsychic means "_____."

One's intrapsychic environment is:

Studying how people vary in levels of anxiety,self-esteem,or worry represents the _____ approach to studying personality psychology.

If one describes Juan as possessive or Anita as friendly,he or she is using:

The trait of courageousness is an especially good example of:

Which of the following is NOT an area of research within the biological domain of knowledge about human nature?

Which of the following domains of knowledge about human nature deals with mental mechanisms of personality,many of which operate outside of conscious awareness?

Lillian is interested in understanding how borderline personality disorder affects everyday behavior in a clinical population.She most likely will use the methods and the models of the _____ domain of knowledge about human nature in conducting her research.

A study of a single individual is an example of:

A problem with studying only the grand theories of personality is that only parts of them:

Which of the following domains of knowledge focuses on the relationship between personality and health-related behaviors?

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Genetics and Personality

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Sex,Gender,and Personality

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

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