Question 1

According to your text,scores on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator change over time and scores do not relate to other measures of personality .The clauses in this quotation question the MBTI's ________ and its __________ respectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  validity; objectivity 
B)  objectivity; validity 
C)  reliability; objectivity 
D)  reliability; validity

Question 2

Which of Freud's personality structures is CORRECTLY matched with a descriptive term

Accepted Answer

A)  id-pleasure principle 
B)  ego-conscience 
C)  superego-reality principle 
D)  All of these are correctly matched.

Question 3

Dr.Ivanov conducts family and adoption studies.Dr.Jefferson conducts twin studies.Dr.Ivanov is a ________.Dr.Jefferson is a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral geneticist; molecular geneticist 
B)  behavioral geneticist; behavioral geneticist as well 
C)  molecular geneticist; molecular geneticist as well 
D)  molecular geneticist; behavioral geneticist

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in your text as an aspect of behavior for which genes have been identified among knockout mice

Accepted Answer

A)  learning 
B)  aggression 
C)  socialization patterns 
D)  novelty-seeking

Question 5

According to your text,"a pattern of high conscientiousness,low neuroticism,and high agreeableness predicts successful job performance." This statement supports the ________ of measures of the Big Five personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  parsimony 
B)  reliability 
C)  objectivity 
D)  validity

Question 6

In order to protect herself from experiencing anxiety,Nancy is attributing her own unacceptable aggressive impulses to another individual.Nancy is using a:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization principle 
B)  fixation process 
C)  defense mechanism 
D)  psychosexual strategy

Question 7

Cardinal traits are ________ specific than are central traits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cardinal traits are ________ specific than are...

Question 8

There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell of the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is most descriptive of research on traits

Accepted Answer

A)  The concept of trait is the same as the concept of attitude 
B)  People rarely use traits in describing others 
C)  The situation that people are in influences which traits they express 
D)  People tend to see more traits in themselves than they do in others

Question 10

While there appears to be a substantial genetic component to homosexuality,your text suggests that about ______ % of the total influence on homosexuality reflects the environment.The environmental influence on homosexuality is best attributed to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  30% - 40%; unknown factors 
B)  40% - 50%; the home environment 
C)  40% - 50%; unknown factors 
D)  60% - 80%; unknown factors

Question 11

Minnie is taking the TAT.Tammy is taking the Rorschach.Minnie is looking at _________.Tammy is examining ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inkblots; pictures 
B)  inkblots; inkblots, too 
C)  pictures; pictures, too 
D)  pictures; inkblots

Question 12

One of the most basic or fundamental of the defense mechanisms involves simply pushing anxiety-provoking thoughts into the unconscious.This mechanism is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  repression 
B)  projection 
C)  sublimation 
D)  displacement

Question 13

Pam's self-esteem is healthy,and she has a definite need for achievement.With respect to the Big Five personality factors,Pam is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  high in both conscientiousness and agreeableness 
B)  high in openness and low in neuroticism 
C)  high in both openness and extraversion 
D)  high in conscientiousness and low in neuroticism

Question 14

The id is to the pleasure principle as the ego is to the _________ principle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The id is to the pleasure principle...

Question 15

For which of the following have molecular geneticists found associated genes using human DNA

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD 
B)  smoking 
C)  novelty-seeking 
D)  all of these

Question 16

The hierarchy of motives is associated with Carl Rogers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following are two traits that have been used to describe effective leaders

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness and charismatic 
B)  forward-seeking and transformational 
C)  charismatic and transformational 
D)  charismatic and other-oriented

Question 18

If one male identical twin is gay,the likelihood that the other is also gay is about 50%.By comparison,the likelihood that a gay male's fraternal twin is also gay is closer to 20%.How might a behavioral geneticist interpret these figures

Accepted Answer

A)  These figures indicate the influence of non-shared environmental factors, thereby suggesting a sizeable genetic contribution to male homosexuality. 
B)  These figures indicate the influence of non-shared environmental factors, thereby suggesting a sizeable environmental contribution to male homosexuality. 
C)  These figures indicate heritability, thereby suggesting a sizeable genetic contribution to male homosexuality. 
D)  These figures indicate heritability, thereby suggesting a sizeable environmental contribution to male homosexuality.

Question 19

Which of the following describes the individual difference measure of self-consciousness

Accepted Answer

A)  Conventional, superstitious, and concerned with sex 
B)  Believing that one can control his or her own outcomes 
C)  Examining one's own self and feelings 
D)  Enjoying thinking about things

Question 20

Carlos is emotionally unstable,insecure,anxious,and moody.Quinn is disorganized,spontaneous,and impulsive.Johann is quiet,serious,and somewhat timid.Finally,Kristy is imaginative,independent,and fond of variety.Which of these individuals is CORRECTLY matched with a Big Five personality description

Accepted Answer

A)  Quinn - low conscientiousness 
B)  Carlos - low openness 
C)  Kristy - high extraversion 
D)  Johann - high agreeableness

Exam 11: Schemas: Memory

According to your text,scores on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator change over time and scores do not relate to other measures of personality .The clauses in this quotation question the MBTI's and its __ respectively.