unit 1 Flashcards
personality refers to human characteristics that are
a) unique
b) consistent
c) both unique & consistent
d) transient
c) both unique & consistent
which of the following is true about personality?
a) it’s a characteristic exhibited by only a few people.
b) it can limit or expand the choices one has in life.
c) its characterized by most psychologists as either terrific or terrible
d) it’s not stable & fluctuates from day to day.
b) can limit or expand choices in life
we research theories of personality to:
describe their use for real-world problems
which statement can be used to sum up personality?
a) it shows that we are deterministic, mechanical, and don’t change throughout our lives
b) entire the reflection of fantasies & past recollections of repressed memories
c) entirely based on how we were treated during our childhood years
d) its how we perceive ourselves & how others perceive us.
d) how we perceive ourselves & also how others perceive us.
in personality theories, early childhood experience are thought to be:
a) experiences that have little impact on our lives
b) w/o effect on adult behavior
c) critical to personality formation by all theorists.
d) very important by some theorists, and less important by others.
d) very important by some, less important by others.
the word “persona”
a) represents a detailed & comprehensive definition of personality
b) refers to evolutional & cultural aspects of a person
c) refers to a “mask” that an actor may use in a play.
d) describes a person’s internal rather than external characteristics.
c) refers to a “mask” that an actor may use in a play.
in the past, ______ were more likely to be used in research on personality theory.
a) White women
b) Latino men
c) Black men
d) White men
d) white men
the enduring & distinctive thoughts, emotions, & behaviors that are characteristics of an individual comprise:
a) the conscious
b) the superego
c) personality
d) consciousness
c) personality
psychologists disagree about the nature of personality because:
a) psychology is still a young science
b) personality is a complex topic
c) various theories were developed w/in different historical & personal contexts
d) all of the above
d) all of the above.
identify a true statement about an individual’s personality:
a) it can be stable & predictable
b) it is generally resistant to change
c) it is based on personal traits & behavior
d) all of these are correct
d) all are correct
Paula has noticed that Ramona acts in pretty much the same way no matter what situation she is in, and she wonders what factors underlie her consistency. Paula’s curiosity reflects the interest of _____ psychologists.
personality
According to psychology, traits and characteristics that change over time and circumstances are considered:
a) an important part of one’s personality
b) unique
c) consistent
d) not part of one’s personality
d) not part of one’s personality.
key words that describe the study of personality are ______ and _______.
a) universality; variance
b) universality; consistency
c) uniqueness; variance
d) uniqueness; consistency
d) uniqueness; consistency
in psychology, the study of personality focuses on
a) change
b) stability
c) external factors
d) learned factors
b) stability
the belief we can freely choose the direction of our thoughts & behavior is better known as:
free will
the personality of an individual is ______.
a) completely based on self-perception
b) unstable & unpredictable
c) a unique cluster of characteristics
d) determined at birth & stays unchanged
c) a unique cluster of characteristics.
One of the most classic arguments in psychology has been the nature-nurture debate. What is all the fuss about?
It is a debate about whether individual differences are due to inborn biological processes or environmental factors.
