pyshology personality Flashcards
What is personality?
Personality refers to the individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
True or False: Personality is static and does not change over time.
False
Fill in the blank: The Big Five personality traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and _____?
neuroticism
What does the trait ‘openness’ in the Big Five model refer to?
Openness refers to the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a preference for novelty and variety.
Which personality theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes?
Psychoanalytic theory
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits? A) Extraversion B) Neuroticism C) Intelligence D) Agreeableness
C) Intelligence
What is the main focus of humanistic psychology?
Humanistic psychology focuses on individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.
True or False: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on Jung’s theory of psychological types.
True
Fill in the blank: The personality assessment tool that categorizes individuals into 16 personality types is called the _____?
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
What does ‘conscientiousness’ in the Big Five model describe?
Conscientiousness describes a person’s degree of organization, dependability, and work ethic.
Multiple Choice: Which theory suggests that behavior is influenced by the interaction of traits and the situation? A) Trait theory B) Social-cognitive theory C) Humanistic theory D) Psychoanalytic theory
B) Social-cognitive theory
What is the primary method used in trait theory to assess personality?
Self-report questionnaires
True or False: Extraversion is characterized by a tendency to be reserved and quiet.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of developing and refining personality traits over time is known as _____?
personality development
What is the focus of the social-cognitive approach to personality?
The social-cognitive approach focuses on how personal beliefs and social experiences shape personality.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals high in agreeableness? A) Competitive B) Trusting C) Critical D) Reserved
B) Trusting
What is the term for the consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that characterize a person?
Personality traits
True or False: Personality assessments are always completely accurate.
False
Fill in the blank: The psychological concept that refers to an individual’s unique and relatively stable pattern of behavior, thoughts, and feelings is known as _____?
personality
What does ‘neuroticism’ in the Big Five model indicate?
Neuroticism indicates a tendency towards emotional instability, anxiety, and moodiness.
Multiple Choice: Which personality theory emphasizes observable behavior and environmental influences? A) Psychoanalytic B) Trait C) Behaviorist D) Humanistic
C) Behaviorist
What is a common method used to study personality in psychology?
Surveys and questionnaires
True or False: Personality can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
True
Fill in the blank: The concept that personality is shaped by both internal traits and external situations is known as _____?
interactionism
What is the primary focus of trait theory?
Trait theory focuses on identifying and measuring individual personality characteristics.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following traits is associated with being outgoing and energetic? A) Introversion B) Extraversion C) Agreeableness D) Conscientiousness
B) Extraversion
