Test Bank for An Introduction to Theories of Personality, 9th Edition

Test Bank for An Introduction to Theories of
Personality, 9th Edition, Matthew H. Olson,
Domenica Favero, B.R. Hergenhahn

, 1.1 Multiple Choice Questions


1) The term personality is derived from the Latin word persona, which means
A) mask.
B) mind.
C) brain.
D) the person.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 1
Skill: Factual
LO: 1.1: Outline the issues in providing a comprehensive explanation of personality

2) According to Kluckhohn and Murray, every human being is
A) like every other human being
B) like apes
C) like animals
D) like machines
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 1, 2
Skill: Applied
LO: 1.1: Outline the issues in providing a comprehensive explanation of personality

3) According to the authors of your text, probably the most common lay explanation of personality is
based on
A) learning.
B) cultural norms.
C) genetics.
D) existential-humanistic considerations.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Page Ref: 2
Skill: Conceptual
LO: 1.2: Describe the factors that influence personality

4) The statement “He has an Irish temper” implies which of the following explanations of personality?
A) cultural expectations
B) learning
C) inherited characteristics
D) unconscious mechanisms
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Page Ref: 2
Skill: Conceptual
LO: 1.2: Describe the factors that influence personality

5) Findings by Bouchard and others suggest that the role of genetics in personality development is
A) substantial.
B) minimal.
C) nonexistent.
D) substantial in other animals but minimal in humans.
Answer: A
Diff: 2