Question 1

Cultural influences on personality are always part of our conscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Internal states of tension that activate action are called

Accepted Answer

A)  traits. 
B)  goals. 
C)  drives. 
D)  beliefs . 
A)  traits. 
B)  goals. 
C)  drives. 
D)  beliefs .

Question 3

Which of the following is emphasized as playing a major role in the development of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors. 
B)  family environment. 
C)  cultural factors. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  genetic factors. 
B)  family environment. 
C)  cultural factors. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

According to the text, theories serve to

Accepted Answer

A)  establish truth and separate it from fiction. 
B)  organize the known and suggest new relationships to be found 
C)  fit individuals into defined categories. 
D)  disprove other theories. 
A)  establish truth and separate it from fiction. 
B)  organize the known and suggest new relationships to be found 
C)  fit individuals into defined categories. 
D)  disprove other theories.

Question 5

The text defines personality mainly in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent patterns of behavior. 
B)  unconscious wishes. 
C)  traits. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  consistent patterns of behavior. 
B)  unconscious wishes. 
C)  traits. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

The essential quality of the field of personality is concern with the functioning of the total individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The phrase "nature versus nurture" refers to the study of

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic versus environmental influences. 
B)  unconscious versus conscious influences. 
C)  family versus peer influences. 
D)  processes versus structures. 
A)  genetic versus environmental influences. 
B)  unconscious versus conscious influences. 
C)  family versus peer influences. 
D)  processes versus structures.

Question 8

Based on the discussion in the text, what are some important issues that should be discussed in any comprehensive theory of personality?

Accepted Answer

Some important issues that should be dis

Question 9

"Units of analysis" refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  the basic variables of a given theory. 
B)  the original source of data for a given theory. 
C)  the research methods employed most frequently in a given theory. 
D)  the theoretical assumptions of a given theorist. 
A)  the basic variables of a given theory. 
B)  the original source of data for a given theory. 
C)  the research methods employed most frequently in a given theory. 
D)  the theoretical assumptions of a given theorist.

Question 10

The text suggests that everyday conceptions of personality and scientific theories share some things in common but also differ in important ways. What are the differences? In particular, what are some thing that the scientific personality psychologist need to accomplish that generally are not accomplished by a layperson who develops an intuitive theory of personality?

Accepted Answer

The differences between everyday concept

Question 11

The concept of the unconscious relates to

Accepted Answer

A)  the methods we use for personality assessment. 
B)  whether we use the concept of self. 
C)  whether we accept an energy model. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the methods we use for personality assessment. 
B)  whether we use the concept of self. 
C)  whether we accept an energy model. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

The concepts of band-width and fidelity are analogous to characteristics of a

Accepted Answer

A)  computer. 
B)  radio. 
C)  bicycle. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  computer. 
B)  radio. 
C)  bicycle. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

Goals, drives, and motives have been particularly central to _____ aspect of personality theories.

Accepted Answer

A)  structure 
B)  process 
C)  developmental 
D)  all of the above 
A)  structure 
B)  process 
C)  developmental 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The text definition of personality focuses on patterns of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An important aspect of cultural influences on personality is that

Accepted Answer

A)  often we are unaware of the influence. 
B)  we can always evaluate its influence. 
C)  it is the same for all individuals. 
D)  it is only important for a few aspects of our functioning. 
A)  often we are unaware of the influence. 
B)  we can always evaluate its influence. 
C)  it is the same for all individuals. 
D)  it is only important for a few aspects of our functioning.

Question 16

Which of the following has been a traditional reason for emphasis on the concept of self?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness is an important phenomenological experience. 
B)  How we feel about ourselves seems to influence our behavior. 
C)  The concept of self expresses the organized, integrated aspects of human personality. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Self-awareness is an important phenomenological experience. 
B)  How we feel about ourselves seems to influence our behavior. 
C)  The concept of self expresses the organized, integrated aspects of human personality. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Theories are evaluated in terms of whether they are true and valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Evidence of the importance of the common (shared) family environment is found in studies of

Accepted Answer

A)  temperament. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  career choice. 
D)  romantic relationships. 
A)  temperament. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  career choice. 
D)  romantic relationships.

Question 19

"Why" type questions are those that address

Accepted Answer

A)  the determinants of personality. 
B)  structural factors. 
C)  organization of characteristics. 
D)  motivational characteristics. 
A)  the determinants of personality. 
B)  structural factors. 
C)  organization of characteristics. 
D)  motivational characteristics.

Question 20

A unique feature of a course in personality psychology is that, unlike other courses, the focus is on

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation. 
B)  nervous system functioning. 
C)  the whole person. 
D)  social systems and culture. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  nervous system functioning. 
C)  the whole person. 
D)  social systems and culture.

Cultural influences on personality are always part of our conscious awareness.

Internal states of tension that activate action are called

Which of the following is emphasized as playing a major role in the development of personality?

According to the text, theories serve to

The text defines personality mainly in terms of

The essential quality of the field of personality is concern with the functioning of the total individual.

The phrase "nature versus nurture" refers to the study of

Based on the discussion in the text, what are some important issues that should be discussed in any comprehensive theory of personality?

"Units of analysis" refer to

The concept of the unconscious relates to

The concepts of band-width and fidelity are analogous to characteristics of a

Goals, drives, and motives have been particularly central to _____ aspect of personality theories.

The text definition of personality focuses on patterns of behavior.

An important aspect of cultural influences on personality is that

Which of the following has been a traditional reason for emphasis on the concept of self?

Theories are evaluated in terms of whether they are true and valid.

Evidence of the importance of the common (shared) family environment is found in studies of

"Why" type questions are those that address

A unique feature of a course in personality psychology is that, unlike other courses, the focus is on

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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Exam 1: Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

Cultural influences on personality are always part of our conscious awareness.

Internal states of tension that activate action are called

Which of the following is emphasized as playing a major role in the development of personality?

According to the text, theories serve to

The text defines personality mainly in terms of

The essential quality of the field of personality is concern with the functioning of the total individual.

The phrase "nature versus nurture" refers to the study of

Based on the discussion in the text, what are some important issues that should be discussed in any comprehensive theory of personality?

"Units of analysis" refer to

The concept of the unconscious relates to

The concepts of band-width and fidelity are analogous to characteristics of a

Goals, drives, and motives have been particularly central to _____ aspect of personality theories.

The text definition of personality focuses on patterns of behavior.

An important aspect of cultural influences on personality is that

Which of the following has been a traditional reason for emphasis on the concept of self?

Theories are evaluated in terms of whether they are true and valid.

Evidence of the importance of the common (shared) family environment is found in studies of

"Why" type questions are those that address

A unique feature of a course in personality psychology is that, unlike other courses, the focus is on

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Biological Foundations of Personality

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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