The Personality Puzzle Complete Test Bank
notable aspects of the trait approach - answers-- based on empirical research that mostly uses
correlational designs
-focuses exclusively on individual differences
strength and weakness of the trait approach - answers-focus on comparisons
strength - it is important to understand and assess how people differ
weakness - prone to neglect aspects of psychology common to all people, as well as the ways in
which each person is unique
situationism - answers-situations are more important than personality traits in determining
behavior
the situation argument - answers-the ability to predict what someone will do in the future
based on personality is severely limited. No trait can predict someone's behavior with enough
accuracy to be useful
consistency of personality could be associated with what? - answers-maturity and general
mental health
Individual outcomes for Extraversion - answers-happiness, gratitude, longevity, and
psychological health
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, interpersonal outcomes for extraversion - answers-peer acceptance
success in dating and relationships
attractiveness
status
institutional outcomes for extraversion - answers-occupational satisfaction
community involvement
leadership
individual outcomes for agreeableness - answers-religious involvement
forgiveness
humor
heart health, longevity
psychological health
interpersonal outcomes for agreeableness - answers-peer acceptance
dating satisfaction
institutional outcomes for agreeableness - answers-social interests
job attainment
avoidance of criminal behavior
individual outcomes for conscientiousness - answers-religious beliefs
good health habits, longevity
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notable aspects of the trait approach - answers-- based on empirical research that mostly uses
correlational designs
-focuses exclusively on individual differences
strength and weakness of the trait approach - answers-focus on comparisons
strength - it is important to understand and assess how people differ
weakness - prone to neglect aspects of psychology common to all people, as well as the ways in
which each person is unique
situationism - answers-situations are more important than personality traits in determining
behavior
the situation argument - answers-the ability to predict what someone will do in the future
based on personality is severely limited. No trait can predict someone's behavior with enough
accuracy to be useful
consistency of personality could be associated with what? - answers-maturity and general
mental health
Individual outcomes for Extraversion - answers-happiness, gratitude, longevity, and
psychological health
1
, interpersonal outcomes for extraversion - answers-peer acceptance
success in dating and relationships
attractiveness
status
institutional outcomes for extraversion - answers-occupational satisfaction
community involvement
leadership
individual outcomes for agreeableness - answers-religious involvement
forgiveness
humor
heart health, longevity
psychological health
interpersonal outcomes for agreeableness - answers-peer acceptance
dating satisfaction
institutional outcomes for agreeableness - answers-social interests
job attainment
avoidance of criminal behavior
individual outcomes for conscientiousness - answers-religious beliefs
good health habits, longevity
2
