Question 1

Personality can change over time as it is a product of organization and socialization.

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Personality is influenced by life experiences, environment, and social interactions, which means it can evolve and change over time.

Question 2

Which of the following are features of 'Groupthink'?&#10;A)Individuality&#10;B)A collective personality&#10;C)Autonomy&#10;D)rationality

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Groupthink is characterized by a collective mindset that prioritizes harmony and conformity within a group, often at the expense of critical analysis and individual opinions, which is why "A collective personality" is a feature of groupthink.

Question 3

Pyschometric testing measures mental capacities and abilities.

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Psychometric testing is designed to measure an individual's mental capabilities and behavioral style, assessing aspects such as intelligence, aptitudes, and personality traits.

Question 4

Jung believed the individual is a participant in a &#34;personal unconscious&#34;.

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Question 5

Which of the following are preferences that structure the individual personality?&#10;A)Senses or Intuition&#10;B)Reflective or forward-looking&#10;C)Optimistic or Pessimistic&#10;D)Judgement or perception

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A) Senses or Intuition and D) Judgement or Perception are preferences identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a tool used to theorize and categorize individual personality types. These preferences help structure how individuals perceive the world and make decisions, thus structuring their personalities.

Question 6

Which of the following are according to Jung, traits of extroverts?&#10;A)Passive&#10;B)Sociable&#10;C)Impulsive&#10;D)Careful

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Extroverts, according to Carl Jung, are characterized by their sociability and impulsiveness. They are typically outgoing, energetic, and action-oriented, often seeking stimulation and engagement in the external world.

Question 7

Myers-Briggs believes that the apparent random variation in human behaviour is actually orderly and consistent.

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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on the theory that human behavior, though seemingly random, follows consistent, orderly patterns based on how individuals prefer to use their perception and judgment.

Question 8

Which of the following are manifestations of anxiety?&#10;A)Retreating from situations&#10;B)Sharing concerns&#10;C)Depression&#10;D)neurosis

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Retreating from situations, depression, and neurosis can all be manifestations of anxiety, as they involve avoidance behavior, mood disturbances, and psychological distress, respectively. Sharing concerns is generally a healthy coping mechanism rather than a manifestation of anxiety.

Question 9

Which of the following are foci of social constructionists?&#10;A)Social interpretations&#10;B)Human choices&#10;C)Pre-ordained human choices&#10;D)Universal principles

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Social constructionists focus on how social phenomena or concepts are created, institutionalized, and made into tradition by humans. They emphasize that our understanding of the world is constructed through social interpretations (A) and human choices (B), rather than being determined by pre-ordained choices (C) or universal principles (D) that exist independently of human interaction.

Question 10

Which of the following are examples of self-actualization?&#10;A)Career progression&#10;B)Achieving potential&#10;C)Fulfilling aspirations&#10;D)External recognition

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Self-actualization refers to the full realization of one's potential and the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment. It encompasses achieving one's potential, fulfilling aspirations, and career progression, all of which are examples of self-actualization. External recognition, on the other hand, is not a direct measure of self-actualization, as it is an external validation rather than an internal sense of accomplishment.

Question 11

Which of the following are stressed in idiographic approaches to personality?&#10;A)Change&#10;B)Evaluation&#10;C)Experimental testing&#10;D)Reliability and validity

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Question 12

The ideographic approach to personality believes that personality is determined by genetics rather than learned through social and cultural interaction.

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Question 13

Different personalities develop different leadership styles.

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Question 14

Which of the following are functions of identity?&#10;A)It allows us to take account of social factors&#10;B)It allows us to focus on personality&#10;C)It is more holistic&#10;D)It promotes self-recognition

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Question 15

Personality traits are observable and cannot be inferred from behaviour.

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Question 16

According to the authors, personality is not so much a product of organization and socialization, but rather heredity.

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Question 17

Maslow explores the interaction between personality and motivation.

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Question 18

The key issue for critical thinkers is the question of personality and not identity.

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Question 19

Which of the following are 'Big Five' personality dimensions?&#10;A)Introversion&#10;B)Emotional stability&#10;C)Aggression&#10;D)Agreeableness

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Question 20

Which of the following are manifestations of the marketing personality?&#10;A)Superficiality&#10;B)Community commitment&#10;C)Home security&#10;D)'showing off'

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Deck 3: Individual Differences, Personality and Self