Question 1

______ is an important part of personal growth and fulfilling one's potential.

Accepted Answer

A)   Resilience
B)   Emotional intelligence
C)   Active engagement
D)   Self-esteem C

Question 2

Changing one's behavioral response to an emotional event has been called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   assimilation
B)   reappraisal
C)   suppression
D)   reevaluation C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a subconstruct of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-awareness
B)   self-regulation
C)   fluid ability
D)   motivation C

Question 4

Describe Heckhausen and Schulz's life span theory of self-regulation. Apply this theory to a real-life example one might experience as she or he ages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What is proactive coping, and why might it be important?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Middle-aged adults are less likely to use optimism as a mood regulation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Maintaining positive social relationships is associated with less depression and may act as a buffer for stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe some of the concerns with using projective tests and self-report inventories.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

According to Neugarten's social clock concept, being early off-time might result in ______ feelings.

Accepted Answer

A)   positive
B)   anxious
C)   neutral
D)   distressed

Question 10

Describe one of Whitbourne's three forms of identity style.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Emotional intelligence is a meaningful predictor of life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the definition of personality according to the American Psychological Association?

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Question 13

Why might impression management be important?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Core traits from the big five (e.g., neuroticism, extraversion) are considered to be dichotomous traits, present or not present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe two subconstructs of emotional intelligence,

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A person who defines intelligence from an entity orientation is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   unconcerned about others' opinions and beliefs
B)   highly engaged in recreational activities
C)   less likely to engage in effortful learning activities
D)   more likely to engage in effortful learning activities

Question 17

Personality is considered to be an important part of human development because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   there is a far-reaching impact on our daily lives
B)   it changes dramatically over time
C)   it predicts nearly every negative and positive outcome we experience
D)   it is the best predictor of biological health

Question 18

A major criticism of trait approaches is that they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   are too rigid in their approach
B)   guide our development with fluctuations
C)   overutilize person-context dynamic factors
D)   undervalue person-context dynamic factors

Question 19

People who have lower scores on neuroticism and higher extraversion have more positive reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Two independent predictors of personal success in adulthood are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptance and resilience
B)   resilience and self-control
C)   self-control and social skills
D)   self-control and self-esteem

Exam 5: Personality and Emotional Regulation

______ is an important part of personal growth and fulfilling one's potential.

Changing one's behavioral response to an emotional event has been called ______.

Which of the following is not a subconstruct of emotional intelligence?

Describe Heckhausen and Schulz's life span theory of self-regulation. Apply this theory to a real-life example one might experience as she or he ages.

What is proactive coping, and why might it be important?

Middle-aged adults are less likely to use optimism as a mood regulation strategy.

Maintaining positive social relationships is associated with less depression and may act as a buffer for stress.

Describe some of the concerns with using projective tests and self-report inventories.

According to Neugarten's social clock concept, being early off-time might result in ______ feelings.

Describe one of Whitbourne's three forms of identity style.

Emotional intelligence is a meaningful predictor of life satisfaction.

What is the definition of personality according to the American Psychological Association?

Why might impression management be important?

Core traits from the big five (e.g., neuroticism, extraversion) are considered to be dichotomous traits, present or not present.

Describe two subconstructs of emotional intelligence,

A person who defines intelligence from an entity orientation is ______.

Personality is considered to be an important part of human development because ______.

A major criticism of trait approaches is that they ______.

People who have lower scores on neuroticism and higher extraversion have more positive reactions.

Two independent predictors of personal success in adulthood are ______.