Question 1

Holly is a highly motivated professional who likes to take on new tasks and makes certain that everything she does is done to perfection. In which two of the Big Five personality traits would Holly most likely score high?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Holly is a highly motivated professional who...

Question 2

Which of the following is not a trait of a narcissistic individual?

Accepted Answer

Insensitivity is not necessarily a trait of narcissism. However, narcissistic individuals often lack empathy and have a tendency to exploit situations and people for their benefit. They also have fantasies of grand success and a sense of entitlement.

Question 3

According to the Big Five Model, a highly conscientious person is most likely to be ________.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is characterized by being responsible, organized, dependable, and persistent, which aligns best with option D.

Question 4

According to the Big Five Model, people who score high on the ________ dimension are creative, curious, and artistically sensitive.

Accepted Answer

The dimension described in the question refers to openness to experience, which is one of the Big Five personality traits. High scores on this dimension suggest that a person is creative, curious, and open-minded, while low scores suggest that a person is more conventional and narrow-minded.

Question 5

Which dimension of the Big Five Model refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others?

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness refers to an individual's tendency to be cooperative, empathetic, and willing to defer to others. It encompasses traits such as kindness, warmth, and altruism. Therefore, the dimension of the Big Five Model that refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others is agreeableness.

Question 6

Which of the following Big Five traits is most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and low stress levels?

Accepted Answer

Emotional stability is most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and low stress levels because individuals with high emotional stability tend to experience fewer negative emotions and are better at coping with stress.

Question 7

The ________ dimension of the Big Five Model addresses range of interests and fascination with novelty.

Accepted Answer

The dimension that addresses range of interests and fascination with novelty is the openness to experience dimension.

Question 8

What is the major problem with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality?

Accepted Answer

The major problem with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is that it forces a person to be categorized as either one type or another, which does not account for the complexity and variability of personality. It implies that people fit neatly into one of 16 personality types, whereas in reality, personality is much more fluid and dynamic. Additionally, research has shown that the reliability and validity of the MBTI are questionable, as it lacks empirical evidence and has limited predictive power.

Question 9

Marina loves to visit a new country every year. Her hobbies are visiting museums, painting, traveling, and learning new languages. Which dimension of the Big Five Model best describes Marina, according to her hobbies?

Accepted Answer

Marina's hobbies of visiting museums, painting, traveling, and learning new languages suggest that she is interested in new experiences and has a willingness to explore. This aligns with the dimension of openness to experience in the Big Five Model.

Question 10

Which dimension of the Big Five Model is a measure of reliability?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the dimension that relates to reliability, responsibility, and dependability. Individuals who score high in conscientiousness are organized, efficient, and dependable, making them reliable in their performance of tasks and responsibilities.

Question 11

Individuals who are hypervigilant and vulnerable would most likely score low on ________.

Accepted Answer

Hypervigilance and vulnerability are characteristics associated with low emotional stability, indicating a tendency towards anxiety, mood swings, and emotional distress.

Question 12

According to the Big Five Model, a person who scores ________ is easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable.

Accepted Answer

The trait being described (easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable) is most closely aligned with a low level of conscientiousness, which is the trait associated with organization, responsibility, and self-discipline according to the Big Five Model.

Question 13

Which of the following traits is most likely to aid someone in becoming a leader?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following traits is most...

Question 14

Marylyn is a very driven person who seeks to push ideas forward to keep people on their toes; however, she also has a problem with stepping on peoples toes and being overly critical of others. Marylyn probably has high ________ and low ________.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the tendency to be organized, efficient, and detail-oriented. Emotional stability is the tendency to be calm, relaxed, and secure. Marylyn's drive and focus on pushing ideas forward suggest high conscientiousness, while her tendency to step on people's toes and be overly critical suggests low emotional stability.

Question 15

________ is as important for managers as for front-line employees and among all big five traits, this trait is most consistently related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the trait that is as important for managers as for front-line employees and is the most consistently related to job performance among all big five traits. It encompasses qualities such as being organized, reliable, and responsible, which are crucial for effective management. While extraversion, agreeableness, emotional stability, and openness to experience are also important, conscientiousness stands out as the most closely linked to job performance across a range of occupations and industries.

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the five factors included in the Big Five Model?

Accepted Answer

The five factors in the Big Five Model are agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, extraversion, and openness to experience. Intuitiveness is not included in this model.

Question 17

You wish to hire a person who is innovative, individualistic, versatile, and entrepreneurial. Candidates for this position would ideally have ________ classification on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Accepted Answer

The ENTP classification on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is known as the "Visionary" type, and is often associated with characteristics such as creativity, independence, adaptability, and a tendency towards entrepreneurialism. This type is often seen as a good fit for positions that require innovation, flexibility, and an ability to think outside the box.

Question 18

The ________ is the most widely used personality assessment instrument in the world.

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used personality assessment tool globally, popular in various settings including workplaces, educational institutions, and personal development areas.

Question 19

The traits of Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy are often grouped under the title ________.

Accepted Answer

These three personality traits are commonly grouped together under the title "The Dark Triad."

Question 20

Highly conscientious individuals may tend to do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Highly conscientious individuals may tend to do...

Quiz 5: Personality and Values