Chapter 2 quiz Flashcards
emotional intelligence
is either a personality trait or a mental ability to be learned depending upon the type of instrument used to measure the construct
how do these athletes become homogenous relative to certain personality variables? Which theory below is most viable?
gravitational hypothesis
Which of the following represents the big five personality traits?
neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness.
Which of the following structured personality questionnaires was designed to be used with clinical populations?
minnosota multiphase personality inventory
cattell global traits
anxiety, extraversion, tough mindedness, independence, and self control
Which of the following I not an inventory designed to measure personality of the athlete?
the athlete personality inventory
Which of the following statements is false relative to personality and the athlete?-
researchers have been very successful in discriminating between athletes of differing skill levels using personality traits.
Why is it that it is often possible to reliably discriminate between elite athletes and less skilled athletes, but it is difficult to reliably discriminate between athletes of differing skill level generally (e.g., starters versus nonstarters)?-
elite athletes tend to be very homogenous relative to their personality profiles
Plotted standardized personality scores produce a-
personality profile
Which theory of personality was Sigmund freud an advocate of?-
psychodynamic theories
The psychodynamic theory of personality is based upon-
all of the above
Which level of personality is considered to be the real person?-
psychological core
For the social learning theorist, personality is a function of?-
learning and the strength of the situation
A humanistic theory of personality is based upon-
self actualization
The innate force within an individual that drives a person to confront and overcome adversity is-
resilience
Which of the following personality inventories measure the big five personality traits?- Neo personality inventory -
R and Neo five factor personality inventory
A personality trait is considered to be-
a stable and enduring peronsality disposition
Carl Jung’s theory of personality allows for-
a person being categorized into eight personality types as a function of attitudes and mental processes
Which of the following methods of measuring of a person’s personality is considered to be the least objective, reliable and valid?-
casual observation
Which statement is true relative to the relationship between a player’s position on a team and his/her personality profile?-
evidence suggests that a relationship exists between personality and playing position, but the predictive power the relationship is sometimes weak.
personality is
All the consistent ways in which the behavior of one person differs from that of others, especially in social situations.
Which of the following levels of personality is most easily influenced by the social environment?
role related behaviors
Which of the following statements is false relative to the personality profiles of the female athlete?-
The female athlete tends towards submissiveness, dependence, and emotionality.