Psychology Themes and Variations Briefer International 9Th Edition By Wayne Weiten – Test Bank

Psychology Themes and Variations Briefer International 9Th Edition By Wayne Weiten – Test Bank

Chapter 11 Multiple-Choice Items

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. An individual’s unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits is known as
a. collectivism.
b. individualism.
c. personality.
d. an archetype.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.1 TOP: WWW KEY: Factual

2. 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
a. consistency.
b. differentiation.
c. constancy.
d. distinctiveness.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Correct = 77%
REF: The Nature of Personality OBJ: 11.1 KEY: Concept/Applied

3. Michael is well known throughout his middle school for being a bright student who frequently disrupts class by answering a teacher’s question with a somewhat appropriate wise crack. He behaves much the same when at baseball practice and Boy Scout meetings. His tendency to be a “class clown” in many situations relates to the ____ aspect of personality.
a. appropriateness
b. consistency
c. distinctiveness
d. variableness

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.1 KEY: Concept/Applied

4. While many of the personality traits a person has may be relatively common, the overall combination of traits exhibited by that person is unique. This relates to the ____ aspect of personality.
a. appropriateness
b. distinctiveness
c. consistency
d. variableness

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.1 KEY: Concept/Applied

5. According to the five-factor model of personality, people who score high in ____ are characterized as outgoing, sociable, upbeat, friendly, and assertive.
a. neuroticism
b. extraversion
c. conscientiousness
d. openness to experience

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.2 KEY: Concept/Applied

6. According to the five-factor model of personality, people who score high in ____ are characterized as anxious, hostile, self-conscious, insecure, and vulnerable.
a. neuroticism
b. extraversion
c. conscientiousness
d. openness to experience

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.2 KEY: Concept/Applied

7. People high in _________ tend to have a more positive outlook on life while people high in _________ tend to be more impulsive.
a. neuroticism; psychoticism
b. extraversion; neuroticism
c. conscientiousness; extraversion
d. openness to experience; extraversion

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.2 KEY: Factual

8. Nikolas is a nonconformist who is daring and likes to try new things. He is extremely imaginative and has a wide range of interests. Based on the five-factor model of personality, Nikolas would probably score
a. high in openness to experience.
b. low in neuroticism.
c. high in extraversion.
d. high in agreeableness.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The Nature of Personality
OBJ: 11.2 KEY: Concept/Applied