PSYC 387 Exam sample Questions with Complete
Solutions
According to Kluckhohn and Murray, "Every man is in certain respects (a) like all other
men, (b) like some other men, (c) like no other man." Which section of this quote most
closely reflects what trait psychologists study?
Like some other men
Larry enjoys the great outdoors, physical exercise, and learning about Mother Nature. His
decision to pursue an opportunity to be a park ranger at Yellowstone National Park best
demonstrates __________.
Situational selection
Tonight is karaoke night and your squad hits up all the great karaoke joints downtown.
While out with your friends, you and Alix split off from the rest of the group and mingle
around. The two of you meet someone, Jordan, who appears nice and you begin conversing
with them. During the night, one of the servers trips and spills all the drinks around the
floor. You were watching the server but Alix was watching Jordan, who laughed
hysterically at the server's misfortune. After the night, you think Jordan is a very sweet
and kind individual, whereas Alix thinks otherwise. Your disagreement arises because you
and Alix differ in the ____________ stage of the RAM model of personality judgement.
Detection
The manager of ImportComp. International has a very important job that demands
professionality. When he is at home, the manager likes to watch tragic romantic movies,
cry, and finish off any extra ice cream in the freezer. However, while surrounded by his
,work environment, the manager responds to the situation with controlled emotions,
professional activities, and polite and cheerful conversations. The manager is an example of
someone who would score highly on the trait of _____.
High-self monitoring
Alias is dominant, warm and gregarious and never misses an opportunity to go sky diving,
rock climbing, or swimming with sharks. No matter what the situation, he tries to remain
optimistic. Alias is an example of which trait?
Extraversion
Jotham is likeable and friendly. He often conforms to the situation or his surrounding
environment and cooperates easily with friends and family. Jotham is an example of which
trait?
Openness
Nelly was frustrated that the party she has thrown at her new beach house was getting too
loud and out of hand. Being such a take-charge person, she quickly took action to change
the situation and demanded her guests to turn off the music and begin helping her clean
up. This is an example of _______.
Evocative person-environment transaction
Roberto knew that his favorite coffee shop would be super busy this Saturday morning and
he had no desire to engage in a busy atmosphere. Roberto deliberately avoided going to his
favorite spot that morning in order to avoid the unwanted situation. This is an example of
________.
, Active person-environment transaction
Is the behavior informative to the trait being judged? This is a question of ________
Relevance
Does the judge notice the information? This is a question of _____
Detection
Situationist
Would argue that traits cannot predict behaviors and that personality measures cannot predict
much of anything
In the study carried out by Funder and Colvin (1991), the individuals who were more loud,
quiet, smiling, or fearful in session 1 were also more loud, quiet, smiling or fearful in
session 2, thus demonstrating _____.
Absolute consistency
First impressions are
automatic
Relevance, availability, detection, and utilization are all
part of the Realistic Accuracy Model (RAM).
The essential trait approach examines which traits are the most important. One example
includes the two traits of _____________, which is impulse control, and ___________,
which is psychological adjustment.
Solutions
According to Kluckhohn and Murray, "Every man is in certain respects (a) like all other
men, (b) like some other men, (c) like no other man." Which section of this quote most
closely reflects what trait psychologists study?
Like some other men
Larry enjoys the great outdoors, physical exercise, and learning about Mother Nature. His
decision to pursue an opportunity to be a park ranger at Yellowstone National Park best
demonstrates __________.
Situational selection
Tonight is karaoke night and your squad hits up all the great karaoke joints downtown.
While out with your friends, you and Alix split off from the rest of the group and mingle
around. The two of you meet someone, Jordan, who appears nice and you begin conversing
with them. During the night, one of the servers trips and spills all the drinks around the
floor. You were watching the server but Alix was watching Jordan, who laughed
hysterically at the server's misfortune. After the night, you think Jordan is a very sweet
and kind individual, whereas Alix thinks otherwise. Your disagreement arises because you
and Alix differ in the ____________ stage of the RAM model of personality judgement.
Detection
The manager of ImportComp. International has a very important job that demands
professionality. When he is at home, the manager likes to watch tragic romantic movies,
cry, and finish off any extra ice cream in the freezer. However, while surrounded by his
,work environment, the manager responds to the situation with controlled emotions,
professional activities, and polite and cheerful conversations. The manager is an example of
someone who would score highly on the trait of _____.
High-self monitoring
Alias is dominant, warm and gregarious and never misses an opportunity to go sky diving,
rock climbing, or swimming with sharks. No matter what the situation, he tries to remain
optimistic. Alias is an example of which trait?
Extraversion
Jotham is likeable and friendly. He often conforms to the situation or his surrounding
environment and cooperates easily with friends and family. Jotham is an example of which
trait?
Openness
Nelly was frustrated that the party she has thrown at her new beach house was getting too
loud and out of hand. Being such a take-charge person, she quickly took action to change
the situation and demanded her guests to turn off the music and begin helping her clean
up. This is an example of _______.
Evocative person-environment transaction
Roberto knew that his favorite coffee shop would be super busy this Saturday morning and
he had no desire to engage in a busy atmosphere. Roberto deliberately avoided going to his
favorite spot that morning in order to avoid the unwanted situation. This is an example of
________.
, Active person-environment transaction
Is the behavior informative to the trait being judged? This is a question of ________
Relevance
Does the judge notice the information? This is a question of _____
Detection
Situationist
Would argue that traits cannot predict behaviors and that personality measures cannot predict
much of anything
In the study carried out by Funder and Colvin (1991), the individuals who were more loud,
quiet, smiling, or fearful in session 1 were also more loud, quiet, smiling or fearful in
session 2, thus demonstrating _____.
Absolute consistency
First impressions are
automatic
Relevance, availability, detection, and utilization are all
part of the Realistic Accuracy Model (RAM).
The essential trait approach examines which traits are the most important. One example
includes the two traits of _____________, which is impulse control, and ___________,
which is psychological adjustment.
