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MCQs on the various types of research/theories which constitute personality psychology; the science of personality psychology and the various assessments and research methods used within this field; trait perspective, and the biological/evolutionary perspectives, as well as social-cognitive and emotional theories of personality.

PSYCH405 Final Exam - Theories of Personality
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1. Which statement provides evidence that George Kelly was a constructivist by nature?
2. Behavior followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus will have what affect on the behavior in the future?
3. According to Ericson, which stage of psychosocial development presents the challenge of generatively versus self-absorption?
4. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.Traits may often come with positive and negative manifestations._______________ is considered a positive impulse trait, while _______________ is considered a negative impulse trait.
5. George Kelly's personal construct theory maintains that individual's highest endeavor is to do which of the following?
6. Alfred Adler was most concerned with which of the following concepts?
7. Nina is cheerful and optimistic, pleasant to be with, and comfortable with her work.Hans Eysenck would describe her as having which type of temperament?
8. Fill in the blank. An alternative to the theory of G is the Theory of______________, which speaks to the potential that this unified trait is best conceptualized as a series of 'smaller' traits.
9. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.Johnny feels very confident about his ability to do math, whereas Jing does not feel confident, which contributes to their ability to perform well on a math test.This example highlights a main tenant of _____________ theory, which places a primary importance on ______________ beliefs.
10. Which statement about theories of personality is false?
11. According to Kelly, when we associate the word animals with plants, we are using which corollary to dictate our thinking?
12. Fill in the blanks.A child participates in an aggressive recreational activity.______________ would hypothesize that this would enable the child to 'release' pent up aggression; alternatively, ______________ would hypothesize that participation in this activity would enhance aggressive response tendencies.
13. Fill in the blank. One conclusion derived in part from research conducted within the evolutionary perspective of personality, has found that individuals higher in _______________ show greater reactivity to sensory stimulation as compared to their counterparts.
14. Which statement regarding the principles of evolutionary psychology is true?
15. According to Ellis, which of the following is NOT one the typical thinking errors that we employ?
16. Carl Rogers defined 'neurosis' as which of the following?
17. Which psychodynamic theorist thought of neurosis as interpersonal control and coping—a way to make life bearable?
18. What is one broader conclusion that might be suggested by the research on the relationship between personality and leadership preference?
19. Which statement represents a frequent objection to the Big Five measure/theory of personality?
20. Darrell is conscientious and internally motivated to achieve academic excellence.He has a small group of friends and prefers to work individually, as opposed to in a team.According to Henry Murray, Darrell would be best characterized as which of the following?
21. What type of data did Levenson's 'Birds of a Feather Don't Always Fly Farthest' study use?
22. Henry Murray's theory of personality focused on which major concept?
23. Which statement best captures the central view of evolutionary psychologists, which radically differs from the research/theory historically driven from other disciplines of psychology?
24. Betty's colleges would describe her as uptight and rigid, often unwilling to make even small adjustments in her schedule.At which stage would Freud say she was fixated?
25. In recent years, Big Five personality researchers/theorists have paid closer attention to the causality or the mechanisms underlying behavior.Which statement best characterizes the Big Five theorists historical objection to studying mechanism underlying behavior?

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