Ch 5

Question 1

1) Esther Lugo has gone for an interview at an advertising firm in Manhattan and has been asked to complete a self-report survey to help interviewers understand if she is the right candidate for the job. From the interview, they have found that she is extroverted, empathic, scrupulous, and cooperative in nature, which are key characteristics needed for the job. These characteristics about Lugo indicate her ________.
A) talent
B) skill
C) knowledge
D) genealogy
E) personality

Answer 1

E) personality

Question 2

2) Which of the following does heredity approach state?

A) An individual’s personality is determined by the social background one is brought up in.

B) An individual’s personality is determined by molecular structure of the genes.

C) An individual’s personality is influenced by the economic settings he/she is surrounded by.

D) A person’s personality traits are created by the company he/she keeps i.e., his/her friends and family.

E) A person’s personality traits are largely influenced by global trends and characteristics.

Answer 2

B) An individual’s personality is determined by molecular structure of the genes.

Question 3

3) Elaine Chamberlain works as a research executive at an environmental organization. Though her colleagues are helpful and friendly, because of her shy nature, she often eats her lunch at her desk and has limited interactions with them. She is glad that her nature of work does not require her to interact with her co-workers to a high extent. Which of the following types is Chamberlain most likely to be characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?
A) social
B) introverted
C) exhibitionist
D) gregarious
E) extraverted

Answer 3

B) introverted

Question 4

4) Which dimension of the Big Five model is a measure of reliability?
A) extraversion
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) openness to experience
E) emotional stability

Answer 4

C) conscientiousness

Question 5

5) Which of the following statements is true about people with positive core self-evaluations?
A) They are committed to their goals and set ambitious goals.
B) They view themselves as powerless over their environment.
C) They tend to question their capabilities and capacities.
D) They lack persistence to achieve goals.
E) They tend to be disliked by superiors and co-workers.

Answer 5

A) They are committed to their goals and set ambitious goals.

Question 6

6) Individuals scoring ________ have a strong ability to adjust their behavior to external, situational factors and can behave differently in different situations.

A) low on openness
B) high on narcissism
C) low on agreeableness
D) high on self-monitoring
E) low on conscientiousness

Answer 6

D) high on self-monitoring

Question 7

7) Milton Rokeach created the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS), which consists of two sets of values, namely ________ values and ________ values.
A) instrumental; terminal
B) fluid; stable
C) flexible; essential
D) unique; general
E) flexible; enduring

Answer 7

A) instrumental; terminal

Question 8

8) Which of the following is an instrumental value according to the Rokeach Value Survey?
A) economic success
B) social recognition
C) personal discipline
D) happiness
E) meaning in life

Answer 8

C) personal discipline