Question 1

Shevaun is taking a personality test in which he is shown a series of simple scenes.He is supposed to tell a story about what is happening in each scene and suggest what the characters are feeling.The test that Shevaun is taking is the:

Accepted Answer

The TAT is a test that involves showing a series of images to the person taking the test and asking them to tell a story about what is happening in each image. The goal of the test is to assess the person's personality, motivations, and emotional state based on the stories they create.

Question 2

A book collector has just purchased a book which holds much behavior is governed by the unconscious.The book is most likely written by:

Accepted Answer

Freud is most closely associated with the concept of the unconscious, and his theories of psychoanalysis emphasize the importance of understanding unconscious thoughts, feelings, and motivations in shaping behavior.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

Accepted Answer

The Rorschach test is a projective personality test in which the individual interprets a series of inkblots. The other options are not projective tests, but rather self-report personality inventories.

Question 4

The approach to personality development based on the ideas of Freud, which holds that much behavior is governed by unconscious forces, is called the:

Accepted Answer

The psychodynamic approach to personality development is based on Freud's ideas that much of behavior is influenced by unconscious forces, including early experiences and conflicts. This approach focuses on the importance of childhood experiences and the role of the unconscious in shaping personality.

Question 5

Which test was developed to measure the Big Five personality traits?

Accepted Answer

The NEO-PI-3 (Revised NEO Personality Inventory) is the test developed to measure the Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism). The other options are different personality tests; 16PF (16 Personality Factor Questionnaire) measures 16 personality dimensions, TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) assesses personality through interpretation of ambiguous pictures, and MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) assesses mental health and abnormal personality traits.

Question 6

An advantage of projective personality tests is that:

Accepted Answer

Projective personality tests, such as the Rorschach and TAT, use ambiguous stimuli to elicit a person's unconscious thoughts and feelings. This can help individuals open up and talk about themselves in ways they may not have been able to otherwise. However, the interpretation of the results is subjective and can vary greatly depending on the clinician administering the test. Therefore, option D is not correct. Option A is incorrect because projective personality tests typically require a clinician to interpret the results, rather than being scored by a computer. Option B is incorrect because projective personality tests are standardized in terms of administration, but the interpretation of the results is not standardized.

Question 7

Angela is planning a research study for her doctoral dissertation.As part of the study, she wants to measure normal aspects of personality in each of the participants, using a measure that is objective and precise.The best measure for Angela to use would be:

Accepted Answer

The NEO-PI-R (Neuroticism-Extroversion-Openness Personality Inventory-Revised) is a well-established and widely used measure of normal personality traits. It is objective and precise, and has strong psychometric properties, making it a good choice for a doctoral dissertation research study. The other options (TAT, Rorschach, and WAIS) are not specific measures of personality traits and may not be as objective and precise as the NEO-PI-R.

Question 8

The psychodynamic approach, based on the ideas of Freud, holds that much of our behavior is governed by:

Accepted Answer

The psychodynamic approach is based on Freud's ideas about the role of unconscious forces in shaping behavior. According to this approach, much of our behavior is determined by unconscious conflicts and motives that we are not aware of. This stands in contrast to the idea that behavior is primarily the result of environmental influences, free will, or unique individual traits.

Question 9

Who of the following is a trait theorist?

Accepted Answer

Eysenck is a well-known trait theorist who developed a personality model based on three dimensions: extraversion/introversion, neuroticism/stability, and psychoticism. Maslow, Freud, and Rogers are not typically considered trait theorists. Maslow is known for his hierarchy of needs and humanistic perspective, Freud for his psychoanalytic theory, and Rogers for his person-centered approach.

Question 10

Personality tests that are based on the assumption that people's interpretations of ambiguous stimuli will reveal elements of their personality are called:

Accepted Answer

Projective tests are designed to reveal unconscious aspects of an individual's personality by presenting ambiguous stimuli and asking them to interpret or respond to it. Examples include the Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). Self-report tests (B) ask individuals to directly report on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Objective tests (C) use standardized questions with specific answer choices and scoring systems, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Personality inventories (D) are a type of objective test that assesses a range of personality traits or characteristics.

Question 11

Who of the following is a trait theorist?

Accepted Answer

Allport is a trait theorist who believed in studying the unique and individual traits of each person. Maslow, Freud, and Rogers are not trait theorists but belong to other psychological perspectives such as humanistic, psychoanalytic, and person-centered, respectively.

Question 12

Who of the following is NOT a trait theorist?

Accepted Answer

Rogers is not a trait theorist. He is most known for his development of person-centered therapy and his emphasis on the importance of empathy and unconditional positive regard in promoting personal growth and well-being. Trait theorists, on the other hand, emphasize the identification and measurement of enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion.

Question 13

Devan is given a test that contains a number of statements such as "I enjoy listening to loud music" and "I am generally a cautious person." Devan is supposed to mark "true" or "false" next to each statement.This type of test would be considered to be:

Accepted Answer

The given test where Devan is required to mark "true" or "false" next to each statement is a self-report personality inventory. This is because it directly asks the individual to report their own personality traits/behaviors rather than indirectly interpreting their responses through a projection or ambiguous stimuli like in projective personality tests (A) or the Rorschach test (C). The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (D) is a measure of intelligence, not personality.

Question 14

A book collector has just purchased a book which discusses how much behavior is governed by the unconscious.The book is most likely about the:

Accepted Answer

The idea that behavior is governed by the unconscious is a key component of the psychodynamic approach to psychology, which emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in shaping behavior and personality. This suggests that the book in question is most likely focused on the psychodynamic approach.

Question 15

A personality test in which people answer groups of questions about how they think and act, after which their responses are compared to the average responses of large numbers of test takers, would be a(n):

Accepted Answer

The description given matches that of a self-report inventory, which asks participants to answer questions about themselves and their feelings or behaviors. These responses are then compared to norms established through large-scale testing of other individuals. Some examples of self-report inventories include personality tests like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Big Five Personality Traits test.

Question 16

Who of the following is a trait theorist?

Accepted Answer

Cattell is a trait theorist, as he developed the 16PF (16 Personality Factors) model, which identifies and measures underlying traits of an individual's personality. Maslow, Freud, and Rogers are not trait theorists, as their theories focus on different aspects of personality, such as hierarchy of needs, unconscious motivations, and humanistic self-actualization, respectively.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

Accepted Answer

The TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) is a projective test that involves showing individuals ambiguous pictures and asking them to describe what is happening in the scene. Their responses are thought to reveal their unconscious thoughts and feelings. The other options listed are personality inventories or self-report questionnaires that do not involve ambiguous stimuli or require interpretation of responses.

Question 18

When taking a self-report inventory, people:

Accepted Answer

Self-report inventories typically consist of a series of questions that ask individuals to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These questions can provide insight into an individual's personality traits, attitudes, and beliefs. Options A and B are more related to projective tests, while option D refers to physiological measures, which are not typically used in self-report inventories.

Question 19

When Ana had her personality assessed, the interviewer showed her several ambiguous inkblots and asked her to describe what she saw.In this case Ana was completing:

Accepted Answer

The use of ambiguous inkblots to elicit responses about an individual's inner thoughts and feelings is a hallmark of projective tests. The Rorschach inkblot test, in particular, is a well-known example of a projective test that uses inkblots.

Question 20

Poppy uses a software package on her computer to create a number of abstract images.She finds that each person who looks at the images sees something different in them.If Poppy records the responses that each person provides, she may find the answers are similar to those that would be obtained using the:

Accepted Answer

The Rorschach test involves showing individuals a series of inkblots and asking them to describe what they see. Like Poppy's abstract images, the responses are open to interpretation and can vary based on the individual's experiences and personality. Therefore, recording and analyzing the responses can provide insight into the individual's thought patterns and personality characteristics. The TAT and NEO-PI-R are not as relevant in this scenario as they are designed for different purposes, and the MMPI is a standardized questionnaire used to assess psychiatric disorders, which is not applicable in this context.

Quiz 12: Personality

Shevaun is taking a personality test in which he is shown a series of simple scenes.He is supposed to tell a story about what is happening in each scene and suggest what the characters are feeling.The test that Shevaun is taking is the:

A book collector has just purchased a book which holds much behavior is governed by the unconscious.The book is most likely written by:

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

The approach to personality development based on the ideas of Freud, which holds that much behavior is governed by unconscious forces, is called the:

Which test was developed to measure the Big Five personality traits?

An advantage of projective personality tests is that:

Angela is planning a research study for her doctoral dissertation.As part of the study, she wants to measure normal aspects of personality in each of the participants, using a measure that is objective and precise.The best measure for Angela to use would be:

The psychodynamic approach, based on the ideas of Freud, holds that much of our behavior is governed by:

Who of the following is a trait theorist?

Personality tests that are based on the assumption that people's interpretations of ambiguous stimuli will reveal elements of their personality are called:

Who of the following is a trait theorist?

Who of the following is NOT a trait theorist?

Devan is given a test that contains a number of statements such as "I enjoy listening to loud music" and "I am generally a cautious person." Devan is supposed to mark "true" or "false" next to each statement.This type of test would be considered to be:

A book collector has just purchased a book which discusses how much behavior is governed by the unconscious.The book is most likely about the:

A personality test in which people answer groups of questions about how they think and act, after which their responses are compared to the average responses of large numbers of test takers, would be a(n) :

Who of the following is a trait theorist?

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

When taking a self-report inventory, people:

When Ana had her personality assessed, the interviewer showed her several ambiguous inkblots and asked her to describe what she saw.In this case Ana was completing: