Question 1

The following quote from the text is Kelly's definition of __________. It "is the recognition that the events with which one is confronted lie outside the range of convenience of one's construct system."
A) frustration
B) invalidation
C) anxiety
D) incongruity

Accepted Answer

This quote defines "anxiety" according to Kelly's theory. It describes anxiety as the feeling that arises when one is faced with events that do not fit within their existing framework of understanding the world, indicating that the situation is beyond what their construct system can accommodate.

Question 2

The Rep Test can be used to
A) determine content of the construct system.
B) determine complexity of the construct system.
C) determine similarity of constructs.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Rep Test can be used to determine the content of the construct system, as it involves asking individuals to list different elements of a particular concept or construct. It can also be used to determine the complexity of the construct system, as individuals with more varied and detailed responses may have a more complex understanding of the concept. Additionally, the Rep Test can be used to determine the similarity of constructs between individuals, as comparing their responses can reveal patterns of shared or divergent understanding. Therefore, all of the above are possible uses of the Rep Test.

Question 3

A person anticipating the entrance of a new construct into the construct system would be most likely to experience ____________, according to Kelly's system.
A) threat
B) anxiety
C) fear
D) both (a) and (b)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person anticipating the entrance of a...

Question 4

A critical problem for a construct system is
A) incorrect predictions.
B) inconsistent predictions.
C) both (a) and (b).
D) neither (a) nor (b).

Accepted Answer

A critical problem for a construct system is both incorrect and inconsistent predictions. The system must be able to make accurate and consistent predictions in order to be useful and reliable. If it fails to do so, it may result in flawed decision-making and ineffective problem-solving.

Question 5

According to Kelly, individuals seek
A) consistency.
B) certainty.
C) both (a) and (b).
D) neither (a) nor (b).

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Kelly, individuals seek
A) consistency.
B) certainty.
C)...

Question 6

Which of the following is not part of the Rep test?
A) similarity pole.
B) contrast pole.
C) person triads.
D) invitational mood.

Accepted Answer

The Rep test includes the similarity pole, contrast pole and person triads to measure an individual's perception and evaluation of others. Invitational mood is not a part of the Rep test.

Question 7

The Rep Test is a useful device for getting at
A) personal meanings.
B) unconscious meanings.
C) personality traits.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Rep Test is a useful device...

Question 8

The suggestion may be made that constructs most likely
A) facilitate experience and recall.
B) determine experience and recall.
C) are unrelated to experience and recall.
D) interfere with experience and recall.

Accepted Answer

Constructs are mental representations of concepts and ideas. They can help facilitate experience and recall by providing a framework for organizing and understanding information. By categorizing information into constructs, individuals can more easily make connections between new information and existing knowledge, leading to better recall and understanding of experiences.

Question 9

Which of the following constructs can be modified without serious modification of the construct system?
A) preverbal constructs.
B) core constructs.
C) subordinate constructs.
D) peripheral constructs.

Accepted Answer

Peripheral constructs are less central to an individual's self-concept and therefore can be modified without serious modification of the construct system. Preverbal constructs are fundamental and difficult to modify, and core and subordinate constructs are more closely linked to an individual's self-concept and are therefore less easily modified without significant impact on the overall construct system.

Question 10

Studies of cognitive style and leadership suggest that
A) cognitive complexity is best.
B) cognitive simplicity is best.
C) different styles are necessary at different times.
D) no conclusions can be drawn because of the complexity of international events.

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that different cognitive styles are necessary for different leadership contexts and situations. There is no single best cognitive style for leadership, as situational factors such as the complexity of tasks, the size of the organization, and the composition of the team all influence which cognitive style is most effective.

Question 11

James Bieri has extended Kelly's work on cognitive personality theory by working with the concept of cognitive complexity-simplicity. Among other things, his research seems to indicate that
A) cognitively simple people seem to be more accurate in their predictions of the behavior of others than cognitively complex people.
B) cognitively simple system people tend to stress differences among themselves and others.
C) a cognitively simple system differentiates highly among persons.
D) there seems to be an inverse relationship between cognitive complexity and pathology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of James Bieri has extended Kelly's work on...

Question 12

The constructs found on the Rep Test
A) depend on the role figures used.
B) are representative of the person's world.
C) both (a) and (b).
D) neither (a) nor (b).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The constructs found on the Rep Test
A)...

Question 13

According to Kelly,
A) we reach out to the future through the present.
B) we are uninterested in the future.
C) the past determines the future.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Kelly asserts that the future is reached through the present moment, meaning that our present actions and decisions shape what will happen in the future. Therefore, option A accurately reflects Kelly's perspective. Option B is incorrect, as Kelly does not suggest that we are uninterested in the future. Option C is also incorrect, as Kelly's view implies that the future is not predetermined by the past.

Question 14

Prior to international crises, communications between nations in conflict tend to be
A) concrete.
B) complex.
C) preverbal.
D) submerged.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prior to international crises, communications between nations...

Question 15

Kelly felt that people function the way they do in order to
A) expand and validate the construct system.
B) avoid pain.
C) obtain reinforcement.
D) both (a) and (b).

Accepted Answer

Kelly's Personal Construct Theory suggests that people function the way they do to expand and validate their construct system, which is a cognitive framework they use to interpret and predict events.

Question 16

Studies of cognitive complexity have suggested that
A) subjects high in cognitive complexity try to make use of inconsistent information in forming an impression.
B) subjects low in cognitive complexity try to make use of inconsistent information in forming an impression.
C) subjects high in cognitive complexity try to form a univalent impression of the person.
D) subjects low in cognitive complexity are unable to form a univalent impression of the person.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that individuals high in cognitive complexity are better able to process and make use of inconsistent information in forming an impression. This is because they are able to see and appreciate multiple perspectives and contradictions in a situation, allowing them to form a more nuanced and ultimately more accurate impression. In contrast, individuals low in cognitive complexity may struggle to process inconsistent information, which can lead them to form simplistic and overly biased impressions.

Question 17

Kelly's concept of a submerged construct is most similar to
A) Freud's repression.
B) Freud's instinct.
C) Rogers' subception.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Kelly's concept of a submerged construct is similar to Freud's concept of repression in that both involve unconscious processes that influence behavior.

Question 18

A problem with the Rep Test is
A) it is not sufficiently tied to theory.
B) it does not get at preverbal constructs.
C) it is unreliable.
D) its content cannot be analyzed.

Accepted Answer

The Rep Test focuses on verbal constructs and does not account for preverbal constructs, leading to a limitation in its assessment of personality. A, C, and D are not mentioned as specific problems with the Rep Test.

Question 19

One interesting question that arises from Kelly's theory is how a person chooses for himself one end of a dichotomized construct. According to Kelly, a person chooses the alternative that
A) is most consistent with reality.
B) allows the greatest possibility for extension and definition of the construct system.
C) provides minimum potential for change.
D) leaves the person's definition of the self ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

According to Kelly's theory, a person chooses the alternative that allows the greatest possibility for extension and definition of the construct system. This means that the person chooses the alternative that provides the most room for growth and adaptation of their personal construct system. By choosing this alternative, the person can continue to refine and expand their understanding of the world and themselves.

Question 20

If an anticipated event does not occur the person
A) may develop a new construct.
B) may loosen a construct.
C) may reorganize the construct system.
D) may do any of the above.

Accepted Answer

When an anticipated event does not occur, a person may respond in various ways according to the theory of personal constructs by George Kelly. They might develop a new construct to better understand their experiences, loosen an existing construct if it no longer seems applicable, or reorganize their overall construct system to accommodate the new information.

Quiz 11: A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

The following quote from the text is Kelly's definition of __________. It "is the recognition that the events with which one is confronted lie outside the range of convenience of one's construct system."

The Rep Test can be used to

A person anticipating the entrance of a new construct into the construct system would be most likely to experience ____________, according to Kelly's system.

A critical problem for a construct system is

According to Kelly, individuals seek

Which of the following is not part of the Rep test?

The Rep Test is a useful device for getting at

The suggestion may be made that constructs most likely

Which of the following constructs can be modified without serious modification of the construct system?

Studies of cognitive style and leadership suggest that

James Bieri has extended Kelly's work on cognitive personality theory by working with the concept of cognitive complexity-simplicity. Among other things, his research seems to indicate that

The constructs found on the Rep Test

According to Kelly,

Prior to international crises, communications between nations in conflict tend to be

Kelly felt that people function the way they do in order to

Studies of cognitive complexity have suggested that

Kelly's concept of a submerged construct is most similar to

A problem with the Rep Test is

One interesting question that arises from Kelly's theory is how a person chooses for himself one end of a dichotomized construct. According to Kelly, a person chooses the alternative that

If an anticipated event does not occur the person