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Question 1

What does the trait perspective focus on in personality psychology?

Answer 1

The trait perspective focuses on the identification and measurement of individual personality characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: The trait perspective suggests that personality is stable over time.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The trait perspective often uses __________ to assess personality traits.

Answer 3

questionnaires

Question 4

Who is a key figure associated with the trait theory of personality?

Answer 4

Gordon Allport

Question 5

What are the ‘Big Five’ personality traits?

Answer 5

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five traits? A) Openness B) Stability C) Extraversion D) Agreeableness

Answer 6

B) Stability

Question 7

What is the primary tool used in the trait perspective to measure personality?

Answer 7

Personality inventories or questionnaires.

Question 8

True or False: Trait theorists believe personality traits can change significantly with environment.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does the term ‘factor analysis’ refer to in the context of trait theory?

Answer 9

A statistical method used to identify clusters of related traits.

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one limitation of the trait perspective.

Answer 10

It may overlook situational factors that influence behavior.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The acronym OCEAN refers to the __________.

Answer 11

Big Five personality traits

Question 12

What is the difference between surface traits and source traits?

Answer 12

Surface traits are observable behaviors, while source traits are underlying characteristics that influence behavior.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which trait is associated with being organized and dependable? A) Openness B) Conscientiousness C) Agreeableness D) Neuroticism

Answer 13

B) Conscientiousness

Question 14

True or False: Trait perspectives are primarily concerned with the dynamic aspects of personality.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What does the term ‘trait stability’ mean?

Answer 15

The consistency of an individual’s traits over time and across situations.

Question 16

Short Answer: How do trait theorists view personality development?

Answer 16

They view it as largely determined by genetic and environmental factors.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The trait theory of personality is often contrasted with __________ theories.

Answer 17

behaviorist

Question 18

What is the primary criticism of the trait approach to personality?

Answer 18

It may not adequately account for situational influences on behavior.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which Big Five trait is characterized by emotional instability? A) Extraversion B) Neuroticism C) Openness D) Conscientiousness

Answer 19

B) Neuroticism

Question 20

True or False: According to trait theory, individuals can be accurately categorized into distinct personality types.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What role does culture play in the trait perspective?

Answer 21

Culture can influence the expression and interpretation of traits.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The __________ model is one of the most widely accepted frameworks for understanding personality traits.

Answer 22

Five-Factor

Question 23

Short Answer: What is one application of trait theory in real life?

Answer 23

It is used in personality assessments for hiring and career development.

Question 24

What is meant by ‘trait consistency’?

Answer 24

The degree to which an individual’s traits predict their behavior across different situations.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following traits is associated with sociability and outgoingness? A) Neuroticism B) Extraversion C) Agreeableness D) Openness

Answer 25

B) Extraversion

Question 26

True or False: Trait theories suggest that personality can easily change through therapy.

Answer 26

False