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PSYC2530 final Questions and Correct
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what is the person-situation debate?
Ans: debate between the view that stable personality traits predict
behaviour vs the view that circumstances predict behaviour
t/f: an introvert is more likely to post about the book they most
recently read
Ans: true
what do industrial psychologists study, in terms of personality?
Ans: The personality traits of those in the workforce; which jobs are most
suitable, which competencies they may have, etc.
t/f: George Herbert Mead argued that the effects of personality on
one's behaviours were too small to matter
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Ans: false; Walter Mischel argued this
During which decade did the person-situation debate cause the
most crisis in the field of psychology?
Ans: 1960s
how does social psychology apply to the study of personality?
Ans: Social psychology looks at an individual's self-concept/-esteem,
related to personality development
T/f: if there are no pictures on your office walls, no extra chairs, or you
have a very small office space, you are likely an extravert
Ans: false; this means you are highly introverted
What is the benefit to understanding personality psychology?
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Ans: being able to understand you own personality, as well as the
personalities of your friends/family
If someone is posting online negatively, making complaints often,
what personality trait is associated with this? What does this mean for
the person?
Ans: High neuroticism; they likely experience symptoms related to anxiety
t/f: one's personal spaces (bedroom, office) says little about their
personality
Ans: false; it predicts personality dimensions quite accurately
define conscientiousness
Ans: being neat, organized, and achievement oriented; considering
consequences before acting
What can you determine by measuring your own personality?
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Ans: Whether you fall above/below average on certain traits
those high in neuroticism prefer ________ technology, opting for
_________ of use.
Ans: simple; ease
T/f: personality traits predict behaviour much better than situational
constraints
Ans: false; personality traits and situational constraints predict behaviour
equally well
If you believe individuals do not display similar behaviours across
situations, you are on the ______ side of the person-situation debate
Ans: situation
What is the assessment/measurement root of personality
psychology?
PSYC2530 final Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
what is the person-situation debate?
Ans: debate between the view that stable personality traits predict
behaviour vs the view that circumstances predict behaviour
t/f: an introvert is more likely to post about the book they most
recently read
Ans: true
what do industrial psychologists study, in terms of personality?
Ans: The personality traits of those in the workforce; which jobs are most
suitable, which competencies they may have, etc.
t/f: George Herbert Mead argued that the effects of personality on
one's behaviours were too small to matter
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Ans: false; Walter Mischel argued this
During which decade did the person-situation debate cause the
most crisis in the field of psychology?
Ans: 1960s
how does social psychology apply to the study of personality?
Ans: Social psychology looks at an individual's self-concept/-esteem,
related to personality development
T/f: if there are no pictures on your office walls, no extra chairs, or you
have a very small office space, you are likely an extravert
Ans: false; this means you are highly introverted
What is the benefit to understanding personality psychology?
,3 | Page
Ans: being able to understand you own personality, as well as the
personalities of your friends/family
If someone is posting online negatively, making complaints often,
what personality trait is associated with this? What does this mean for
the person?
Ans: High neuroticism; they likely experience symptoms related to anxiety
t/f: one's personal spaces (bedroom, office) says little about their
personality
Ans: false; it predicts personality dimensions quite accurately
define conscientiousness
Ans: being neat, organized, and achievement oriented; considering
consequences before acting
What can you determine by measuring your own personality?
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Ans: Whether you fall above/below average on certain traits
those high in neuroticism prefer ________ technology, opting for
_________ of use.
Ans: simple; ease
T/f: personality traits predict behaviour much better than situational
constraints
Ans: false; personality traits and situational constraints predict behaviour
equally well
If you believe individuals do not display similar behaviours across
situations, you are on the ______ side of the person-situation debate
Ans: situation
What is the assessment/measurement root of personality
psychology?
