Question 1

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the relationship between introverts and extraverts?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

One's degree of organization, persistence, control, and motivation in goal-directed behavior is characteristic of which dimension of personality?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the personality trait that describes how organized, persistent, controlled, and motivated an individual is in pursuing their goals. It is one of the five major dimensions of personality in the Five Factor Model, also known as the Big Five personality traits.

Question 3

Substance use corrupts which system of the body, leading to what is commonly known as an "addictive personality?"

Accepted Answer

The mesolimbic reward system is a key pathway in the brain that is associated with the feelings of pleasure and reward. Substance use often corrupts this system by overstimulating it, leading to the reinforcement of drug use and the development of addictive behaviors. This system's alteration is central to the concept of an "addictive personality," where individuals are more prone to addiction due to the way substances interact with their brain's reward system.

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the genetic underpinnings of personality?

Accepted Answer

All the statements are true regarding the genetic underpinnings of personality. Various components of personality are indeed influenced by both genetic and environmental factors to different extents, personality has been found to be moderately heritable in twin and family studies, and understanding the genetic effects is crucial for fully grasping the causes of common psychiatric disorders, many of which have a personality component.

Question 5

Which of the following is a false statement regarding the impact of environment on personality?

Accepted Answer

Military service can impact personality development, often leading to changes in traits such as conscientiousness and agreeableness.

Question 6

Excessive devotion to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships is a characteristic of which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, often at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency. This can manifest as an excessive devotion to work and productivity, to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships.

Question 7

Believing that others are envious of you and feeling a sense of entitlement are characteristics of which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

These characteristics are indicative of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, where individuals have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

Question 8

Doubting the loyalty or trustworthiness of others is a characteristic of which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Doubting the loyalty or trustworthiness of others is a characteristic of Paranoid Personality Disorder. Individuals with this disorder are often suspicious of others' motives and may believe that others intend to harm them.

Question 9

Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure, is a characteristic of which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Deceitfulness, including repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure, is a key characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Question 10

Which of the following personality traits can weaken the bond between a student and teacher?

Accepted Answer

Both negative affect and irritability can weaken the bond between a student and teacher by creating a less positive and more challenging interpersonal dynamic.

Question 11

Sensation seeking is associated with which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Sensation seeking is a personality trait defined by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense, and by the readiness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences. Vandalism can be an expression of sensation seeking, as it involves risk-taking and seeking novel experiences, albeit in a socially and legally unacceptable manner.

Question 12

During which life stage is one's personality first apparent?

Accepted Answer

Personality traits can be observed during infancy, as babies show differences in temperament and behavior that are foundational to later personality.

Question 13

High levels of which personality factor moderate recovery from major health problems?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

One's personality remains rigid as one moves through different life stages.

Accepted Answer

Personality is not entirely rigid and can change over time due to various factors such as life experiences, social influences, and personal development.

Question 15

An unwillingness to get involved with others unless one is certain of being liked is characteristic of avoidant personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by feelings of extreme social inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative criticism and rejection. Individuals with this disorder often avoid social interactions or situations where they fear they may not be liked or may be criticized, unless they are certain they will be liked.

Question 16

Detachment from social relationships and restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings is characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The description provided is characteristic of Schizoid Personality Disorder, not Schizotypal Personality Disorder. Schizotypal Personality Disorder is characterized by acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior.

Question 17

Extraversion refers to one's chronic level of emotional adjustment and instability.

Accepted Answer

Extraversion refers to one's level of sociability, energy, and activity orientation, not to emotional adjustment and instability, which are more closely related to traits like neuroticism.

Question 18

Good parenting and higher socioeconomic status can moderate personality and temperamental risks.

Accepted Answer

Good parenting and higher socioeconomic status can provide resources, support, and environments that help individuals manage or mitigate personality and temperamental challenges, leading to more positive outcomes.

Question 19

One's personality can change during adulthood in response to environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

Personality is not fixed and can change over time due to various environmental factors such as life experiences, social interactions, and personal development.

Question 20

What characteristics are associated with each cluster of personality disorders? Choose one cluster and discuss the specific types of personality disorders falling into this cluster. Describe the symptoms associated with each disorder in this cluster.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 7: Personality