PSY-255 Quiz 2(Completely solved)
Which of the following assumptions underlies the trait approach to personality? correct answers
Personalty characteristics can be represented along a continuum
If we say Ted is high on the personality trait of assertiveness, we would expect that he will act
assertively correct answers More often than someone low in assertiveness
A psychologist collects data from a large number of people. She places each person on a
continuum
ranging from high to low conscientiousness and makes predictions about how people in the high
range
will act compared to those in the low range. This psychologist is using the ________ approach to
understand personality. correct answers nomothetic
Allport called the 5-10 traits that best describe an individual's personality _________ traits
correct answers Central
One of Henry Murray's chief contributions to the field of personality psychology was the
development
of the ________. correct answers Thematic Apperception Test
In his quest to understand the basic structure of personality, Cattell relied heavily on correct
answers Factor Analysis
Karen always approaches tasks in an organized, faithful manner. She persists at a difficult job
longer
than most people and generally accomplishes more. Karen is probably high in which of the Big
Five
traits? correct answers Conscientiousness
Alicia has an active imagination and a strong intellectual curiosity. She likes new ideas and
unconventional ways of looking at problems. Alicia is probably high in the Big Five trait called
correct answers Openness
Among the Big Five personality dimensions, individual differences in _________ typically are
the best
predictors of job performance. correct answers Conscientiousness
Psychologists often use personality traits to predict behavior in the workplace. This research has
benefited recently by looking at correct answers The Big Five personality dimensions
Test-takers who "fake good" correct answers Are trying to present a better image than is accurate
One strength of the trait approach to personality is that it correct answers Explains the
development of personality traits
Which of the following assumptions underlies the trait approach to personality? correct answers
Personalty characteristics can be represented along a continuum
If we say Ted is high on the personality trait of assertiveness, we would expect that he will act
assertively correct answers More often than someone low in assertiveness
A psychologist collects data from a large number of people. She places each person on a
continuum
ranging from high to low conscientiousness and makes predictions about how people in the high
range
will act compared to those in the low range. This psychologist is using the ________ approach to
understand personality. correct answers nomothetic
Allport called the 5-10 traits that best describe an individual's personality _________ traits
correct answers Central
One of Henry Murray's chief contributions to the field of personality psychology was the
development
of the ________. correct answers Thematic Apperception Test
In his quest to understand the basic structure of personality, Cattell relied heavily on correct
answers Factor Analysis
Karen always approaches tasks in an organized, faithful manner. She persists at a difficult job
longer
than most people and generally accomplishes more. Karen is probably high in which of the Big
Five
traits? correct answers Conscientiousness
Alicia has an active imagination and a strong intellectual curiosity. She likes new ideas and
unconventional ways of looking at problems. Alicia is probably high in the Big Five trait called
correct answers Openness
Among the Big Five personality dimensions, individual differences in _________ typically are
the best
predictors of job performance. correct answers Conscientiousness
Psychologists often use personality traits to predict behavior in the workplace. This research has
benefited recently by looking at correct answers The Big Five personality dimensions
Test-takers who "fake good" correct answers Are trying to present a better image than is accurate
One strength of the trait approach to personality is that it correct answers Explains the
development of personality traits
