PSYCH-R Q&A
Researchers manipulate or control variables in order to conduct: - (correct answer)a
true experiment.
Research has repeatedly supported the notion that adult personality exists as a
combination of the "big five" personality traits. Which of the following is NOT a big five
personality trait? - (correct answer)psychoticism
Raul is an executive at a car rental company. He has the ability to get his staff excited
about their work. He sees his own emotional intelligence as a critical leadership skill and
he uses it to attend to the needs of each individual with whom he works. Which of the
following best describes his leadership style? - (correct answer)transformational
leadership
Renette has been trying to paint her bathroom for 3 weeks now, but she has made
almost no progress. Every time she paints a wall, she uses a magnifying glass to
ensure that the job is "perfect." If there is even the slightest imperfection, she will strip
the paint off and start again. Renette is demonstrating the symptoms of __________
personality disorder. - (correct answer)obsessive-compulsive
Researchers can test cognitive development by creating scenarios in which it appears
that one object is moving through another, even though—in reality—this is not possible.
This is, in fact, a violation of _______________. - (correct answer)the solidarity principle
Risks are associated with __________ stimulant medication. - (correct answer)all
Roberto needed to buy milk. When he went to the grocery store, he ended up buying
several items, but he forgot the milk. Roberto is experiencing _________. - (correct
answer)cognitive failure
Rory has felt depressed most of the last three years. He also suffers from poor appetite
and low self-esteem. Rory most likely has: - (correct answer)persistent depressive
disorder
Researchers manipulate or control variables in order to conduct: - (correct answer)a
true experiment.
Research has repeatedly supported the notion that adult personality exists as a
combination of the "big five" personality traits. Which of the following is NOT a big five
personality trait? - (correct answer)psychoticism
Raul is an executive at a car rental company. He has the ability to get his staff excited
about their work. He sees his own emotional intelligence as a critical leadership skill and
he uses it to attend to the needs of each individual with whom he works. Which of the
following best describes his leadership style? - (correct answer)transformational
leadership
Renette has been trying to paint her bathroom for 3 weeks now, but she has made
almost no progress. Every time she paints a wall, she uses a magnifying glass to
ensure that the job is "perfect." If there is even the slightest imperfection, she will strip
the paint off and start again. Renette is demonstrating the symptoms of __________
personality disorder. - (correct answer)obsessive-compulsive
Researchers can test cognitive development by creating scenarios in which it appears
that one object is moving through another, even though—in reality—this is not possible.
This is, in fact, a violation of _______________. - (correct answer)the solidarity principle
Risks are associated with __________ stimulant medication. - (correct answer)all
Roberto needed to buy milk. When he went to the grocery store, he ended up buying
several items, but he forgot the milk. Roberto is experiencing _________. - (correct
answer)cognitive failure
Rory has felt depressed most of the last three years. He also suffers from poor appetite
and low self-esteem. Rory most likely has: - (correct answer)persistent depressive
disorder
