PSYC 387 EXAM QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
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? - Answers 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 __________. - Answers 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. - Answers 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 _____. - Answers 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? - Answers 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?
- Answers 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 _______. - Answers 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
________. - Answers Active person-environment transaction
Is the behavior informative to the trait being judged? This is a question of ________ - Answers
Relevance
Does the judge notice the information? This is a question of _____ - Answers Detection
Situationist - Answers 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 _____. - Answers Absolute consistency
First impressions are - Answers automatic
Relevance, availability, detection, and utilization are all - Answers 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. - Answers Ego control, ego resilience
Identifying someone as (a) well adjusted, (b) maladaptive overcontrolling, or (c) maladjusted
under controlling is an example of using the _____ approach. - Answers Typological
__________ is the idea that personality determines which situations you decide to seek out. -
Answers Situational selection
Cynthia is super energetic and kind to everyone during parties. In addition, Cynthia is quiet yet
kind during school and in the classroom. What term best describes this? - Answers Relative
consistency
Tony doesn't think anyone likes him and so when he goes to a party that weekend, Tony hides in
the corner, walks away when people try to talk to him, and leaves the party early. Tony's belief
affected his actions at the party which ultimately determined the predicted outcome. This is an
example of _____. - Answers self-fulfilling prophesy
Higher dopamine levels are associated with which trait? - Answers Extraversion
Early reports about personality and emotional changes in Phones Gage after his accident led to
___ - Answers neurosurgeons performing lobotomies to control maladaptive behavior
Male U.S. military vets were asked about their past behaviors. Those with higher testosterone
levels more often reported ___ - Answers having assaulted others
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? - Answers 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 __________. - Answers 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. - Answers 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 _____. - Answers 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? - Answers 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?
- Answers 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 _______. - Answers 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
________. - Answers Active person-environment transaction
Is the behavior informative to the trait being judged? This is a question of ________ - Answers
Relevance
Does the judge notice the information? This is a question of _____ - Answers Detection
Situationist - Answers 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 _____. - Answers Absolute consistency
First impressions are - Answers automatic
Relevance, availability, detection, and utilization are all - Answers 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. - Answers Ego control, ego resilience
Identifying someone as (a) well adjusted, (b) maladaptive overcontrolling, or (c) maladjusted
under controlling is an example of using the _____ approach. - Answers Typological
__________ is the idea that personality determines which situations you decide to seek out. -
Answers Situational selection
Cynthia is super energetic and kind to everyone during parties. In addition, Cynthia is quiet yet
kind during school and in the classroom. What term best describes this? - Answers Relative
consistency
Tony doesn't think anyone likes him and so when he goes to a party that weekend, Tony hides in
the corner, walks away when people try to talk to him, and leaves the party early. Tony's belief
affected his actions at the party which ultimately determined the predicted outcome. This is an
example of _____. - Answers self-fulfilling prophesy
Higher dopamine levels are associated with which trait? - Answers Extraversion
Early reports about personality and emotional changes in Phones Gage after his accident led to
___ - Answers neurosurgeons performing lobotomies to control maladaptive behavior
Male U.S. military vets were asked about their past behaviors. Those with higher testosterone
levels more often reported ___ - Answers having assaulted others
