Question 1

The belief that one has the ability to perform behaviors that should lead to expected outcomes is referred to as

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A)   self-efficacy.
B)   self-monitoring.
C)   self-control
D)   self-justification.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Critics have demonstrated empirically that the methods used in behavioral genetics routinely overestimate the impact of shared environmental influences on personality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mark has been unsuccessful in using compensation to help him master life's challenges; according to Adler's theory Mark may exhibit

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A)   an archetype.
B)   an Oedipal complex.
C)   a superiority complex.
D)   an inferiority complex.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

____________________ leads people to assert "I knew it all along" and thanks to it people can almost always come up with plausible sounding explanations for known personality traits.

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The answer of ____________________ leads people to assert "I knew...

Question 5

In an emergency,we would all react differently from one another because we all have different personalities and experiences.This quality of personality is called

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A)   consistency.
B)   differentiation.
C)   constancy.
D)   distinctiveness.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

When people give a false but plausible excuse to justify their unacceptable behavior,they are using

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A)   reaction formation.
B)   displacement.
C)   rationalization.
D)   projection.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Skye is five years old,and two weeks ago her mother had a baby boy.Since her brother was brought home,Skye has insisted on drinking all her juice from baby bottles and she has started wetting her bed.According to Freud,Skye may be unconsciously dealing with her feelings toward her new brother using the defense mechanism of

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A)   regression.
B)   projection.
C)   reaction formation.
D)   repression.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following theoretical perspectives would be most likely to argue that a person's subjective view of the world is more important than the objective reality?

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A)   behavioral approach
B)   cognitive approach
C)   humanistic approach
D)   biological approachE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The major criticism humanistic personality theorists have concerning BOTH psychodynamic and behavioral theories of personality is that those theories

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A)   are not supported by scientific or empirical evidence.
B)   are dehumanizing and deterministic.
C)   are unrealistically optimistic about human behavior.
D)   focus on the unconscious.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which level of awareness contains material just beneath the surface of awareness that can easily be retrieved?

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A)   unconscious
B)   conscious
C)   subconscious
D)   preconsciousE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The findings from twin studies indicate that identical twins are much more similar than fraternal twins on which of the following?

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A)   neuroticism
B)   extraversion
C)   conscientiousness
D)   all the personality traits in the five-factor model of personalityE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Mr.Gorst is a very patient individual who always has time for any questions his children might ask.If Mr.Gorst's children grow up to be patient individuals,the development of this personality trait would be BEST explained using the concept of

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A)   positive reinforcement.
B)   extinction.
C)   observational learning.
D)   rationalization.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Recent research suggests that the size of brain structures that regulate planning and voluntary control are associated with people's levels of

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A)   conscientiousness.
B)   agreeableness.
C)   optimism.
D)   depression.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Cross-cultural research suggests that the Big Five personality traits

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A)   only exist in Western cultures.
B)   are unique to each culture.
C)   are fairly consistent across cultures.
D)   are fairly inconsistent across cultures.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

According to Hans Eysenck,____ involves being egocentric,impulsive,cold,and antisocial.

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A)   neuroticism
B)   psychoticism
C)   extraversion
D)   introversionE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The crucial developmental task associated with the anal stage is

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A)   the Oedipal complex.
B)   gaining superiority.
C)   weaning from the breast or bottle.
D)   toilet training.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissism?

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A)   an easily threatened self-concept
B)   impulsivity
C)   craving for approval from others
D)   a strong need to forge bonds with othersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Proponents of projective tests like the MMPI assert that the tests have the advantage that they are transparent to respondents and it is difficult for people to engage in intentional deception.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a weakness associated with projective tests?

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A)   deliberate deception
B)   low reliability
C)   cultural bias
D)   inconsistent scoringE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Evidence suggest that people high in openness to experience tend to.

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A)   be highly diligent in the workplace.
B)   be less quarrelsome than other people.
C)   be happier than other people.
D)   exhibit less prejudice than others.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The crucial developmental task associated with the anal stage is

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Mark has been unsuccessful in using compensation to help him master life's challenges; according to Adler's theory Mark may exhibit

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The belief that one has the ability to perform behaviors that should lead to expected outcomes is referred to as

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The major criticism humanistic personality theorists have concerning BOTH psychodynamic and behavioral theories of personality is that those theories

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Proponents of projective tests like the MMPI assert that the tests have the advantage that they are transparent to respondents and it is difficult for people to engage in intentional deception.

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____________________ leads people to assert "I knew it all along" and thanks to it people can almost always come up with plausible sounding explanations for known personality traits.

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According to Hans Eysenck,____ involves being egocentric,impulsive,cold,and antisocial.

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Which of the following is NOT a weakness associated with projective tests?

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Which level of awareness contains material just beneath the surface of awareness that can easily be retrieved?

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Recent research suggests that the size of brain structures that regulate planning and voluntary control are associated with people's levels of

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissism?

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When people give a false but plausible excuse to justify their unacceptable behavior,they are using

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Which of the following theoretical perspectives would be most likely to argue that a person's subjective view of the world is more important than the objective reality?

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Evidence suggest that people high in openness to experience tend to.

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Critics have demonstrated empirically that the methods used in behavioral genetics routinely overestimate the impact of shared environmental influences on personality.

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In an emergency,we would all react differently from one another because we all have different personalities and experiences.This quality of personality is called

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The findings from twin studies indicate that identical twins are much more similar than fraternal twins on which of the following?

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Cross-cultural research suggests that the Big Five personality traits

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Mr.Gorst is a very patient individual who always has time for any questions his children might ask.If Mr.Gorst's children grow up to be patient individuals,the development of this personality trait would be BEST explained using the concept of

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The crucial developmental task associated with the anal stage is

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Mark has been unsuccessful in using compensation to help him master life's challenges; according to Adler's theory Mark may exhibit

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The belief that one has the ability to perform behaviors that should lead to expected outcomes is referred to as

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The major criticism humanistic personality theorists have concerning BOTH psychodynamic and behavioral theories of personality is that those theories

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Proponents of projective tests like the MMPI assert that the tests have the advantage that they are transparent to respondents and it is difficult for people to engage in intentional deception.

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____________________ leads people to assert "I knew it all along" and thanks to it people can almost always come up with plausible sounding explanations for known personality traits.

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According to Hans Eysenck,____ involves being egocentric,impulsive,cold,and antisocial.

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