Question 1

................ refers to the individual differences as well as an individual's pattern of responding to the environment.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Sociability constitute which one of the five factor dimension

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The sub facets of extraversion include the following except................

Accepted Answer

Trust is not considered a subfacet of extraversion. Extraversion is characterized by qualities such as warmth, assertiveness, and positive emotions, but trust is generally considered a facet of the personality trait agreeableness, not extraversion.

Question 4

Spirituality is a good example for................

Accepted Answer

Spirituality often involves the belief in something beyond the physical world, which aligns with the concept of transcendence, or going beyond ordinary limits.

Question 5

When faced with a decision in an uncertain situation, ................ person tries to look at the problem from all angles and never jump to conclusions.

Accepted Answer

An open-minded person is characterized by their willingness to consider different perspectives and ideas before making a decision, especially in uncertain situations. This involves examining the problem from all angles without prematurely jumping to conclusions.

Question 6

John Bowlby was closely related to ..............

Accepted Answer

John Bowlby is best known for his pioneering work in attachment theory, which explores the importance of early emotional bonds between a child and their primary caregiver.

Question 7

Which one of the following belongs to the 24 character strengths of VIA classification system

Accepted Answer

Hope is one of the 24 character strengths classified under the VIA (Values in Action) classification system. The VIA system identifies positive traits that are considered universally beneficial.

Question 8

.......... directs organisms toward situations and experiences that potentially may yield pleasure and reward

Accepted Answer

Approach oriented behavioral facilitation system (BFS) is responsible for directing organisms toward situations and experiences that potentially may yield pleasure and reward, motivating them to seek out positive outcomes.

Question 9

'Architecture of sustainable happiness' was proposed by ..........

Accepted Answer

Lyubomirsky and colleagues proposed the 'architecture of sustainable happiness,' which focuses on how people can sustainably increase their happiness over time through their actions, thoughts, and attitudes.

Question 10

In the ABC analysis of the attributional retraining program 'A' stands for ..........

Accepted Answer

In the ABC model of attributional retraining, 'A' stands for Adversity, which refers to the challenging or difficult situations that individuals face.

Question 11

When two partners take a positive view of their relationship that their partners are better than others, their love is stronger than other's love, and that they have more control over the outcome of their relationship than others and so are less likely to separate; they are said to show ..........

Accepted Answer

The answer of When two partners take a positive view...

Question 12

16PF was proposed by ..........

Accepted Answer

The 16 Personality Factors (16PF) questionnaire was proposed by Raymond Cattell. He developed it to measure the key traits of human personality.

Question 13

Each one of the big five factors include .......... sub facets.

Accepted Answer

The Big Five personality traits are each divided into six sub-facets, making a total of 30 distinct personality characteristics.

Question 14

The virtue that affirms the 'look before you leap' dictum of everyday wisdom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The virtue that affirms the 'look before...

Question 15

........... refers to receptivity to novel ideas, fantasies, feelings and values.

Accepted Answer

Openness to experience is a personality trait that involves the willingness to consider new ideas and unconventional values, and it encompasses aspects such as imagination, curiosity, and appreciation for art and beauty.

Question 16

Greater persistence will occurs after the withdrawal of ...........

Accepted Answer

Intermittent reinforcement leads to behaviors that are more resistant to extinction than behaviors that are learned through continuous reinforcement. This is because the unpredictability of the reinforcement schedule in intermittent reinforcement makes it harder for the organism to determine when the reinforcement has been permanently removed.

Question 17

.......... involves accurate self-perception and acceptance of one's strengths and accomplishments and imperfections and failures, coupled with a greater focus on the value of all people and things than on the self.

Accepted Answer

Humility involves a realistic assessment of one's abilities and achievements, acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses, and valuing others equally. This definition aligns with the concept of humility, which emphasizes self-awareness, acceptance, and a focus beyond oneself.

Question 18

Negative affect is a component of the ..........

Accepted Answer

Negative affect is a component of the withdrawal-oriented Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS), which is responsible for our responses to aversive stimuli or punishment.

Question 19

To Diener subjective well-being = positive affect + ..........

Accepted Answer

Subjective well-being, according to Diener, is composed of positive affect, negative affect (inversely), and general life satisfaction.

Question 20

One's tendency to think that he is more competent and better liked than others and describe himself primarily in positive terms is an example for ..........

Accepted Answer

This is an example of positive illusion, which refers to the cognitive bias that leads an individual to see themselves in an overly favorable manner.

Quiz 1: Personality and Positive Psychology