Question 1

Eysenck's three general types or superfactors are

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A) bipolar factors. 
B) unique surface traits. 
C) pathological factors. 
D) surface traits. 
A) bipolar factors. 
B) unique surface traits. 
C) pathological factors. 
D) surface traits. A

Question 2

In general,the purpose of factor analysis is to

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A) investigate differences between two groups of subjects. 
B) reduce many variables to fewer basic factors. 
C) construct inductive theories of personality. 
D) construct deductive theories of personality. 
A) investigate differences between two groups of subjects. 
B) reduce many variables to fewer basic factors. 
C) construct inductive theories of personality. 
D) construct deductive theories of personality. B

Question 3

In Eysenck's theory of personality,individuals who tend to be empathetic,caring,cooperative,and highly socialized score

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A) low on neuroticism. 
B) high on introversion. 
C) low on psychoticism. 
D) high on extraversion. 
A) low on neuroticism. 
B) high on introversion. 
C) low on psychoticism. 
D) high on extraversion. C

Question 4

The concept of humanity embodied by the Factor and Trait theories is best described as

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A) pessimistic. 
B) teleological. 
C) cultural. 
D) biological. 
A) pessimistic. 
B) teleological. 
C) cultural. 
D) biological.

Question 5

Eysenck claimed that introverted neurotics are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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A) anxiety. 
B) depression. 
C) phobias. 
D) hysteria. 
E) obsessive-compulsive symptoms. 
A) anxiety. 
B) depression. 
C) phobias. 
D) hysteria. 
E) obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Question 6

Eysenck claimed that extraverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT

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A) sociable. 
B) impulsive. 
C) lively. 
D) playful. 
E) thoughtful. 
A) sociable. 
B) impulsive. 
C) lively. 
D) playful. 
E) thoughtful.

Question 7

In Eysenck's theory of personality,the three basic factors of P,E,and N are

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A) independent of each other. 
B) primary traits. 
C) negatively related to each other. 
D) a single unified factor. 
A) independent of each other. 
B) primary traits. 
C) negatively related to each other. 
D) a single unified factor.

Question 8

Which one of the following is not one of Eysenck's superfactors?

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A) extraversion 
B) neuroticism 
C) introversion 
D) psychoticism 
A) extraversion 
B) neuroticism 
C) introversion 
D) psychoticism

Question 9

Which is not one of the four levels of hierarchy behavior organization recognized by Eysenck?

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A) spontaneous acts 
B) specific acts 
C) habitual acts 
D) types 
A) spontaneous acts 
B) specific acts 
C) habitual acts 
D) types

Question 10

Eysenck identified traits through the use of

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A) twin studies. 
B) factor analysis. 
C) intuition. 
D) ability tests. 
A) twin studies. 
B) factor analysis. 
C) intuition. 
D) ability tests.

Question 11

What evidence did Eysenck present on the biological bases of personality?

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A) People in different parts of the world have different types of personality. 
B) People tend to change their personality patterns as they age. 
C) Identical twins have more similar personalities than fraternal twins reared together. 
D) Identical twins and fraternal twins reared together are equally similar in their personalities. 
A) People in different parts of the world have different types of personality. 
B) People tend to change their personality patterns as they age. 
C) Identical twins have more similar personalities than fraternal twins reared together. 
D) Identical twins and fraternal twins reared together are equally similar in their personalities.

Question 12

Explain and discuss Eysenck's four criteria for identifying a factor.

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A.First,psychometric evidence for the fa

Question 13

Research on traits and emotion tends to support the hypothesis that

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A) extraversion is related to more negative moods in the face of stressors. 
B) neuroticism is related to more positive,but also more unstable,moods. 
C) people's actions can subvert their predispositions to certain behaviors. 
D) acting extraverted does not raise positive moods in the less extraverted. 
A) extraversion is related to more negative moods in the face of stressors. 
B) neuroticism is related to more positive,but also more unstable,moods. 
C) people's actions can subvert their predispositions to certain behaviors. 
D) acting extraverted does not raise positive moods in the less extraverted.

Question 14

According to Eysenck,an individual characterized by hysteria,suggestibility,and somatic symptoms would score high on the ____________ scale.

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A) extraversion 
B) neuroticism 
C) psychoticism 
D) superego 
A) extraversion 
B) neuroticism 
C) psychoticism 
D) superego

Question 15

Eysenck's second wife,Sybil Rostal,was a _________.

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A) great homemaker 
B) superb secretary 
C) beautiful quantitative psychologist 
D) excellent accountant 
A) great homemaker 
B) superb secretary 
C) beautiful quantitative psychologist 
D) excellent accountant

Question 16

A trait is best described as

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A) a cluster of surface factors. 
B) a temporary attitude toward a person or event. 
C) an important semi-permanent disposition of a person. 
D) an environmentally determined hypothetical construct that shapes an individual's behavior and thought. 
A) a cluster of surface factors. 
B) a temporary attitude toward a person or event. 
C) an important semi-permanent disposition of a person. 
D) an environmentally determined hypothetical construct that shapes an individual's behavior and thought.

Question 17

According to Eysenck,low levels of cortical arousal and high sensory thresholds characterize individuals who score high on the __________ scale.

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion. 
B) introversion. 
C) psychoticism. 
D) neuroticism. 
A) extraversion. 
B) introversion. 
C) psychoticism. 
D) neuroticism.

Question 18

According to Eysenck,high P scorers are

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A) punctual and precise. 
B) caring and cooperative. 
C) social and agreeable. 
D) impulsive and hostile. 
A) punctual and precise. 
B) caring and cooperative. 
C) social and agreeable. 
D) impulsive and hostile.

Question 19

Eysenck's encounter with the fascist right and his later battles with the radical left suggested to him that the trait of __________,was equally prevalent in both extremes of the political spectrum.

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A) egomania 
B) narcissism 
C) greed 
D) authoritarianism 
A) egomania 
B) narcissism 
C) greed 
D) authoritarianism

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of Eysenck's criteria for identifying factors?

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A) inductive method of investigation 
B) social relevance 
C) psychometric evidence 
D) heritability 
A) inductive method of investigation 
B) social relevance 
C) psychometric evidence 
D) heritability

Eysenck's three general types or superfactors are

In general,the purpose of factor analysis is to

In Eysenck's theory of personality,individuals who tend to be empathetic,caring,cooperative,and highly socialized score

The concept of humanity embodied by the Factor and Trait theories is best described as

Eysenck claimed that introverted neurotics are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Eysenck claimed that extraverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT

In Eysenck's theory of personality,the three basic factors of P,E,and N are

Which one of the following is not one of Eysenck's superfactors?

Which is not one of the four levels of hierarchy behavior organization recognized by Eysenck?

Eysenck identified traits through the use of

What evidence did Eysenck present on the biological bases of personality?

Explain and discuss Eysenck's four criteria for identifying a factor.

Research on traits and emotion tends to support the hypothesis that

According to Eysenck,an individual characterized by hysteria,suggestibility,and somatic symptoms would score high on the ____________ scale.

Eysenck's second wife,Sybil Rostal,was a _________.

A trait is best described as

According to Eysenck,low levels of cortical arousal and high sensory thresholds characterize individuals who score high on the __________ scale.

According to Eysenck,high P scorers are

Eysenck's encounter with the fascist right and his later battles with the radical left suggested to him that the trait of __________,was equally prevalent in both extremes of the political spectrum.

Which of the following is not one of Eysenck's criteria for identifying factors?

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Psychoanalysis

Adler: Individual Psychology

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Klein: Object Relations Theory

Horney: Psychoanalytic Social Theory

Erikson: Post-Freudian Theory

Fromm: Humanistic Psychoanalysis

Maslow: Holistic-Dynamic Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

May: Existential Psychology

Allport: Psychology of the Individual

Mccrae and Costas Five Factor Trait Theory

Buss: Evolutionary Theory of Personality

Skinner: Behavioral Analysis

Bandura: Social Cognitive Theory

Rotter and Mischel: Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Kelly: Psychology of Personal Constructs

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Exam 14: Eysencks Biologically Based Factor Theory

Eysenck's three general types or superfactors are

In general,the purpose of factor analysis is to

In Eysenck's theory of personality,individuals who tend to be empathetic,caring,cooperative,and highly socialized score

The concept of humanity embodied by the Factor and Trait theories is best described as

Eysenck claimed that introverted neurotics are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Eysenck claimed that extraverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT

In Eysenck's theory of personality,the three basic factors of P,E,and N are

Which one of the following is not one of Eysenck's superfactors?

Which is not one of the four levels of hierarchy behavior organization recognized by Eysenck?

Eysenck identified traits through the use of

What evidence did Eysenck present on the biological bases of personality?

Explain and discuss Eysenck's four criteria for identifying a factor.

Research on traits and emotion tends to support the hypothesis that

According to Eysenck,an individual characterized by hysteria,suggestibility,and somatic symptoms would score high on the ____________ scale.

Eysenck's second wife,Sybil Rostal,was a _________.

A trait is best described as

According to Eysenck,low levels of cortical arousal and high sensory thresholds characterize individuals who score high on the __________ scale.

According to Eysenck,high P scorers are

Eysenck's encounter with the fascist right and his later battles with the radical left suggested to him that the trait of __________,was equally prevalent in both extremes of the political spectrum.

Which of the following is not one of Eysenck's criteria for identifying factors?

Introduction to Personality Theory

Freud: Psychoanalysis

Adler: Individual Psychology

Jung: Analytical Psychology

Klein: Object Relations Theory

Horney: Psychoanalytic Social Theory

Erikson: Post-Freudian Theory

Fromm: Humanistic Psychoanalysis

Maslow: Holistic-Dynamic Theory

Rogers: Person-Centered Theory

May: Existential Psychology

Allport: Psychology of the Individual

Mccrae and Costas Five Factor Trait Theory

Buss: Evolutionary Theory of Personality

Skinner: Behavioral Analysis

Bandura: Social Cognitive Theory

Rotter and Mischel: Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Kelly: Psychology of Personal Constructs

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