Question 1

Select among the following the one that has not a proponent of trait theory of personality.

Accepted Answer

Alfred Adler is not a proponent of the trait theory of personality. Instead, he is known for developing the school of individual psychology, which focuses on the uniqueness of the individual and the role of societal factors in shaping personality.

Question 2

The VIA was coordinated by ...........

Accepted Answer

The VIA (Values in Action) Inventory of Strengths was coordinated by Peterson & Seligman as part of their work on positive psychology, aiming to identify and categorize human strengths and virtues.

Question 3

A person with a strong love of learning is ........... motivated to master new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from within the individual, driving them to pursue knowledge and skills for their own sake, rather than for some external reward.

Question 4

A person who has the strength of appreciation in response to skill experiences ...........

Accepted Answer

Admiration is the feeling of respect and approval for someone or something that demonstrates a skill, talent, or quality that is considered commendable. It is the appropriate response when one appreciates the skill or talent in others.

Question 5

............. is referred as the goal directed thinking in which a person has the perceived capacity to find routes to directed goals.

Accepted Answer

Hope is referred to as goal-directed thinking where an individual believes in their ability to find ways to achieve their goals, encompassing pathways (routes to goals) and agency (motivation to pursue those paths).

Quiz 1: Personality and Positive Psychology

Select among the following the one that has not a proponent of trait theory of personality.

The VIA was coordinated by ...........

A person with a strong love of learning is ........... motivated to master new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge.

A person who has the strength of appreciation in response to skill experiences ...........

............. is referred as the goal directed thinking in which a person has the perceived capacity to find routes to directed goals.