Unit 2 Test

Question 1

After 12 years of attending the same schools, Holly, and Amy choose to attend colleges in different states. Holly remembered Amy as a shy but friendly girl who rarely took risks, and so Holly was surprised when her friend sent an email describing the thrill of skydiving. Holly surprise occurred because Amy’s behavior doesn’t match the ____________ that Holly observed in high school.
A. Internal locus of control.
B. Personality traits.
C. External locus of control.
D. Defense mechanisms.

Answer 1

B. Personality traits.

Question 2

Which approach toward personality is the least deterministic?

A. Psychoanalytic.
B. Humanistic.
C. Trait.
D. Behaviorist.
E. Biological.

Answer 2

B. Humanistic.

Question 3

According to Gordon Allport, most individuals have _________ central traits that reflect a characteristic. We are behaving, dealing with others, and reacting to new situations.
A. 1 to 2.
B. 5 to 10.
C. 20 to 25.
D. Over 50.

Answer 3

B. 5 to 10