Personality

Question 1

What is personality?

Answer 1

Personality refers to the individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Question 2

True or False: Personality is static and does not change over time.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one of the five major personality traits in the Big Five model.

Answer 3

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Big Five personality traits are often remembered by the acronym _____

Answer 4

OCEAN

Question 5

What does ‘Extraversion’ in the Big Five model refer to?

Answer 5

Extraversion refers to the extent to which individuals are outgoing, sociable, and energetic.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which trait is characterized by high levels of organization and dependability? A) Openness B) Conscientiousness C) Neuroticism D) Extraversion

Answer 6

B) Conscientiousness

Question 7

What is the focus of the trait theory of personality?

Answer 7

The focus of trait theory is on identifying and measuring individual personality characteristics.

Question 8

True or False: Personality assessments can include self-report questionnaires.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _____ approach emphasizes the role of the environment and experience in shaping personality.

Answer 9

social-learning

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits? A) Agreeableness B) Neuroticism C) Introversion D) Openness

Answer 10

C) Introversion

Question 11

What does ‘Neuroticism’ refer to in the Big Five model?

Answer 11

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, and depression.

Question 12

True or False: High levels of agreeableness are associated with being competitive and critical.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the primary goal of personality psychology?

Answer 13

To understand individual differences and how they influence behavior.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: According to the Big Five model, individuals high in _____ are often imaginative and open to new experiences.

Answer 14

Openness

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which personality trait is associated with a tendency to be cooperative and compassionate? A) Conscientiousness B) Agreeableness C) Neuroticism D) Extraversion

Answer 15

B) Agreeableness

Question 16

True or False: Personality traits are considered to be stable across different situations.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What does the term ‘self-concept’ refer to in personality psychology?

Answer 17

Self-concept refers to the individual’s perception of themselves, including beliefs and feelings about their own identity.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The _____ perspective of personality emphasizes the role of unconscious processes.

Answer 18

psychodynamic

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which theorist is known for developing the psychodynamic approach to personality? A) Carl Rogers B) Sigmund Freud C) B.F. Skinner D) Albert Bandura

Answer 19

B) Sigmund Freud

Question 20

What role do genetics play in personality development?

Answer 20

Genetics can influence personality traits, but environment and experiences also play a significant role.

Question 21

What is the difference between ‘state’ and ‘trait’ in personality psychology?

Answer 21

Traits are consistent patterns of behavior, while states are temporary feelings or behaviors influenced by the situation.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The _____ theory focuses on the influence of cognitive processes on personality.

Answer 22

cognitive

Question 23

Multiple choice: Which is not a characteristic of ASPD: a) manipulation
b) deceitfulness
c) patience
d) a disregard for social norms

Answer 23

c) patience

Question 24

Is Eysenck’s type theory being reliant on self-report questionnaires a strength or weakness?

Answer 24

Weakness

Question 25

Which study had the aim of investigating the development of crime and antisocial behaviour in deprived areas of London, wanting to see how their backgrounds would affect them in later life.

Answer 25

Reiss and Farrington (1994)

Question 26

True or false: ASPD is entirely caused by situational factors

Answer 26

False

Question 27

A large sample size of ___ made Reiss and Farrington (1994) better able to generalise to the target population based on this.

Answer 27

411

Question 28

Name the study: 103 male participants, of these 103, 21 has a diagnosis of APD, 34 male controls with no issues, 27 with substance disorders, and 21 with psychiatric issues. All were volunteers. All underwent brain imaging to analyse brain function. Reactions to social stressors were measured using heart rate and skin conduction. Controls were made for other non biological risk factors.

Answer 28

Raine, Buchsbaum, and LaCasse (2000)

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which is NOT a strength of Raine et al (2000)? a) Objective measures - quantifiable data b) Clear findings c) Independent of Psychosocial factors d) Diverse sample

Answer 29

d) Diverse sample