Deck 15: Personality

Question 1

Sally scores low on extraversion. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) She is quiet and reserved and generally prefers solitary activities over social interaction.
B) She is energetic, cheerful, and generally enjoys interacting with others.
C) She is extremely moody and sensitive and tends to feel inadequate.
D) She pays virtually no attention to social cues and actively dislikes almost all other people.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which one of the following traits or dispositions reflects a positive orientation toward the social environment and a tendency to experience pleasant emotional states?

A) Neuroticism
B) Extraversion
C) Self-monitoring
D) Sociosexuality

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Based on your knowledge of research exploring the link between personality traits and relationship quality, which one of the following individuals is most likely to achieve a lasting, happy romantic union?

A) Antonio, who scores low on neuroticism
B) Bea, who scores high on neuroticism
C) Carl, who scores high on self-monitoring
D) Darlene, who scores low on extraversion

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Based on your knowledge of research, which of the following dispositional tendencies or traits is associated with positive relationship quality?
(1) low levels of neuroticism
(2) high levels of neuroticism
(3) low levels of self-monitoring
(4) high levels of self-monitoring
(5) low levels of sociosexuality
(6) high levels of sociosexuality

A) 2, 4, and 6
B) 1, 3, and 5
C) 1, 4, and 6
D) 2, 3, and 5

Question 5

Which one of the following statements about self-monitoring is LEAST accurate?

A) High self-monitors appear less commitment-oriented than low self-monitors.
B) Low self-monitors tend to have more stable and satisfying relationships than high self-monitors.
C) Self-monitoring is strongly associated with mate preferences.
D) Men often score higher on self-monitoring than women.

Question 6

Which one of the following traits or dispositions reflects the extent to which someone requires emotional commitment and intimacy before sexual involvement with another?

A) Neuroticism
B) Extraversion
C) Self-monitoring
D) Sociosexuality

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the association between extraversion and relationship dissolution or termination is the most accurate?

A) Most studies find no relationship between extraversion and relationship termination.
B) Most studies find that extraversion is associated with reduced likelihood of divorce.
C) Virtually all studies reveal a clear, consistent, positive association between extraversion and relationship termination.
D) There is mixed evidence about the nature of the association between extraversion and relationship dissolution.

Question 8

Steven is highly extraverted. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) He is emotionally cold and provides little support to friends or partners.
B) He is energetic, cheerful, and enjoys interacting with others.
C) He is moody, sensitive, and tends to feel inadequate.
D) He pays no attention to social cues and dislikes other people.

Question 9

Research reveals that people who are high in negative emotionality seem to interact with their partners _______.

A) in a positive and supportive manner
B) in a positive but unsupportive manner
C) in a negative and unsupportive manner
D) in a negative but supportive manner

Question 10

Romantic partners high in neuroticism seem to provide support to each other _______.

A) in a positive and helpful manner
B) in a negative and unhelpful manner
C) in a positive and unhelpful manner
D) in a negative and helpful manner

Question 11

Which one of the following traits or dispositions reflects the tendency to regulate one's self-presentation or the image one presents to others?

A) Neuroticism
B) Extraversion
C) Self-monitoring
D) Sociosexuality

Question 12

Mark is a high self-monitor. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) He is emotionally cold and provides little support to friends or partners.
B) He is motivated to convey his "true self" to other people.
C) He is moody, sensitive, and tends to feel inadequate.
D) He is attentive to social cues and adapts his behavior to fit the situation.

Question 13

Research reveals that people who possess a restricted sociosexual orientation are more likely to _______ and less likely to _______ than people with a permissive sociosexual orientation.

A) cheat on a partner; become committed to a partner
B) sexually coerce a partner; cheat on a partner
C) become committed to a partner; cheat on a partner
D) cheat on a partner; sexually assault a partner

Question 14

Neuroticism appears to be an important predictor of which of the following?

A) Relationship dissolution
B) Self-disclosure
C) Interpersonal intimacy
D) Intimate violence

Question 15

Which one of the following traits or dispositions reflects emotional instability and the tendency to experience negative emotions?

A) Neuroticism
B) Extraversion
C) Self-monitoring
D) Sociosexuality

Question 16

Researchers have found a clear association between marital dissolution and _______.

A) negative affectivity
B) positive affectivity
C) positive emotionality
D) negative neuroses

Question 17

Jesse scores very high on measures of negative affectivity. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) He is emotionally warm and tends to feel secure and relaxed.
B) He is energetic, cheerful, and enjoys interacting with others.
C) He is outgoing and frequently experiences positive emotions.
D) He is moody, sensitive, and tends to feel inadequate.

Question 18

Research conducted by Cutrona and her colleagues (1997) revealed that husbands and wives higher in extraversion _______ but did not _______ more support.

A) received; give
B) gave; receive
C) wanted; receive
D) received; want

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the association between extraversion and relationship quality is the most accurate?

A) Most studies find no relationship between extraversion and relationship quality.
B) Few studies have documented a connection between extraversion and relationship quality.
C) Many (but not all) studies find that extraversion is associated with higher relationship quality.
D) Virtually all studies reveal a clear, consistent, positive association between extraversion and relationship quality.

Question 20

Sheldon has a permissive sociosexual orientation. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) He prefers dating partners who possess positive internal or dispositional attributes.
B) He is less likely than other men to have engaged in sexually coercive behavior.
C) He is more committed to his relationship partner in comparison with less permissive men.
D) Compared with less permissive men, he is more likely to commit infidelity.