Question 1

A) You get a C on your psychology exam. Given this scenario, describe and give an example of an upward comparison, a downward comparison, a temporal comparison, and a self-serving bias.
B) Which of these comparisons would make you feel better about getting a C on your exam?
C) Which of these comparisons would make you feel worse about getting a C on your exam?

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The answer of A) You get a C on your...

Question 2

A) Describe the better-than-average effect.
B) Name at least one area of life in which people tend to show the better-than-average effect (according to research).
C) Give a specific real-world example of this effect.

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B) Name at...

Question 3

A) Define self-schema.
B) Explain at least two ways in which one's self-schema influences how one processes information.

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B) Explain at least two...

Question 4

A) Describe the research findings on twin and adoption studies looking at personality.
B) What do these findings tell us about how genetics influence personality?

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Question 5

Describe the relationship between the self-schema and the working self-concept.

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Question 6

A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms.
B) Pick two defense mechanisms, define, and provide an example of each.

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The answer of A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms.
B)...

Question 7

A) Name and describe the three levels of consciousness.
B) Provide an example of the type of information at each level.

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Question 8

A) Describe what a projective measure is and provide an example.
B) What approach to personality would be most likely to use this type of measure?
C) What is a weakness of this type of measure?

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Question 9

Adrienne is stubborn and highly regulating. Everything has to be just the way she likes it or she is not happy.
A) How would the psychodynamic approach explain her personality?
B) How would a Big Five trait theorist explain her personality?

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The answer of Adrienne is stubborn and highly regulating. Everything...

Question 10

A) Explain the relationships among sociometer theory, reflected appraisal, and self-esteem.
B) Imagine that you ask someone out on a date and get turned down. Explain how each of these-sociometer, reflected appraisal, self-esteem-would react to this rejection situation.

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Question 11

A) Explain the person/situation debate in personality.
B) How does this debate relate to weak and strong situations?

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B)...

Question 12

A) Describe the reticular activating system (RAS) and its function.
B) How does RAS explain extraversion/introversion?

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Question 13

A) Describe the humanistic approach to personality.
B) How can parents use this approach with their children?

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The answer of A) Describe the humanistic approach to personality.
B)...

Question 14

A) What did researchers find when they examined the five-factor theory personality traits in different cultures/countries?
B) What did researchers find when they looked for gender differences in the five-factor theory personality traits?

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The answer of A) What did researchers find when they...

Question 15

Little Elijah is full of energy and never sits still. He loves playing with his friends and going on adventures. Luckily, he rarely gets frightened and never cries when he is exploring with friends.
A) Describe the three aspects of temperament.
B) Decide whether Elijah is high or low on each aspect of temperament.
C) What are some long-term implications of temperament?

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The answer of Little Elijah is full of energy and...

Quiz 13: Self and Personality

A) Describe the better-than-average effect. B) Name at least one area of life in which people tend to show the better-than-average effect (according to research). C) Give a specific real-world example of this effect.

A) Define self-schema. B) Explain at least two ways in which one's self-schema influences how one processes information.

A) Describe the research findings on twin and adoption studies looking at personality. B) What do these findings tell us about how genetics influence personality?

Describe the relationship between the self-schema and the working self-concept.

A) Explain the purpose of defense mechanisms. B) Pick two defense mechanisms, define, and provide an example of each.

A) Name and describe the three levels of consciousness. B) Provide an example of the type of information at each level.

A) Describe what a projective measure is and provide an example. B) What approach to personality would be most likely to use this type of measure? C) What is a weakness of this type of measure?

Adrienne is stubborn and highly regulating. Everything has to be just the way she likes it or she is not happy. A) How would the psychodynamic approach explain her personality? B) How would a Big Five trait theorist explain her personality?

A) Explain the relationships among sociometer theory, reflected appraisal, and self-esteem. B) Imagine that you ask someone out on a date and get turned down. Explain how each of these-sociometer, reflected appraisal, self-esteem-would react to this rejection situation.

A) Explain the person/situation debate in personality. B) How does this debate relate to weak and strong situations?

A) Describe the reticular activating system (RAS) and its function. B) How does RAS explain extraversion/introversion?

A) Describe the humanistic approach to personality. B) How can parents use this approach with their children?

A) What did researchers find when they examined the five-factor theory personality traits in different cultures/countries? B) What did researchers find when they looked for gender differences in the five-factor theory personality traits?