Question 1

According to Freed & Tompson,2011,children whose mothers were depressed and had little education or income were likely to:

Accepted Answer

Children of depressed mothers with low education and income are more likely to develop an external locus of control, meaning they believe that their environment and outside factors have more control over their lives than their own actions and choices. This may be due to the lack of support and resources available to them, leading them to feel powerless and helpless in their circumstances.

Question 2

Pro-social risk takers,such as police officers and firefighters,had significantly _____ sensation seeking scores than anti-social risk takers,such as drug addicts and criminals.

Accepted Answer

Pro-social risk takers, like police officers and firefighters, tend to have lower sensation seeking scores compared to anti-social risk takers, such as drug addicts and criminals. This is because pro-social risk-taking is often motivated by a desire to help others and contribute positively to society, rather than by the pursuit of high sensation or thrill-seeking behaviors typically seen in anti-social risk takers.

Question 3

According to Zuckerman,the need to seek release in unrestrained social activities such as risky sex,impulsiveness,aggressiveness,and antisocial behaviors comprise the _____ component of sensation seeking.

Accepted Answer

The disinhibition component of sensation seeking involves seeking release in unrestrained social activities such as risky sex, impulsiveness, aggressiveness, and antisocial behaviors. This component is characterized by a lack of inhibitions and a desire for excitement and stimulation.

Question 4

In general,_____ people are more inclined to seek adventure,risk,and novel experiences than _____ people.

Accepted Answer

Younger people are typically more open to new experiences and adventure compared to older individuals who may be more set in their ways and prefer routine.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about high sensation seekers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true about...

Question 6

According to the test scores on subjects ranging from adolescents to 60-year-olds,sensation seeking begins to _____ during the middle school years and then _____ in one's 20s.

Accepted Answer

Sensation seeking tends to increase during the middle school years as individuals explore new experiences and take risks. It then typically decreases in one's 20s as people start to settle into more stable lifestyles and responsibilities.

Question 7

On the Sensation Seeking Scale,college students scored _____ in comparison with those who did not attend college.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the Sensation Seeking Scale,college students scored...

Question 8

Zuckerman conducted research on a limited-domain aspect of personality called:

Accepted Answer

The limited-domain aspect of personality that Zuckerman's research focused on is sensation seeking, which refers to the extent to which individuals crave novelty and excitement.

Question 9

Zuckerman used the _____,a 40-item paper and pencil questionnaire as his method of research.

Accepted Answer

The Sensation Seeking Scale is a commonly used questionnaire in research on sensation seeking behavior and is the method used by Zuckerman in his study. The other options (Correlation Coefficient Measure, Scientific Correspondence Scale, and Group Analysis Survey) are not relevant to this type of study.

Question 10

According to Zuckerman,a person who has a job as a police officer or a race-car driver is:

Accepted Answer

According to Zuckerman, a person who has a job as a police officer or a race-car driver is sensation seeking because these jobs involve excitement, risk-taking and novelty-seeking, which are all characteristics of sensation-seeking. Self-actualization refers to fulfilling one's potential, while ego dystonic refers to behavior that conflicts with one's values or beliefs. Light-headed is not a relevant term for this context.

Question 11

Zuckerman assessed sensation seeking in his subjects with the use of:

Accepted Answer

Zuckerman used questionnaires to assess sensation seeking in his subjects, specifically the Sensation Seeking Scale. This scale asks individuals to indicate how much they agree with statements related to seeking out novel and exciting experiences, such as "I like to do frightening things" or "I would like to explore strange places."

Question 12

Which of the following is true according to research on the effect of the locus of control on mental and physical health?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals with an internal locus of control tend to recover faster from illness and are more likely to take proactive steps to manage their health. Specifically, those with an internal locus of control who experience cardiac problems tend to return to work sooner than those with an external locus of control. A, B, and C are not supported by research.

Question 13

In the context of racial differences in sensation seekers,Asians scored _____ on the Sensation Seeking Scale than did people in Western countries.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that Asians tend to score lower on the Sensation Seeking Scale compared to people in Western countries. This may be due to cultural differences in values and norms regarding risk-taking and novelty-seeking behaviors. The question does not provide any comparison with Arabs, so we cannot determine if option B or D is accurate.

Question 14

According to Martin Seligman,a condition resulting from the perception that we have no control over our environment is called:

Accepted Answer

Martin Seligman introduced the concept of learned helplessness, which is a condition resulting from the perception that we have no control over our environment. This can lead to feelings of powerlessness and disengagement from taking any action towards improving situations.

Question 15

Zuckerman used the method of _____ to identify sensation seeking.

Accepted Answer

Zuckerman used factor analysis to identify sensation seeking, a personality trait characterized by the seeking of novel and intense experiences. The method involves analyzing responses to a questionnaire and identifying underlying factors that explain the variance in the responses.

Question 16

The concepts of Bandura's _____ and of Rotter's _____ have a strong relationship according to the large-scale research program using both college students and sales representatives as subjects.

Accepted Answer

Bandura's concept of self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their ability to perform a specific task or achieve a specific goal, while Rotter's concept of locus of control refers to one's belief in the extent to which they have control over their own life outcomes. Both concepts are related to an individual's sense of agency and control over their environment, making them complementary and often studied together in research.

Question 17

According to Zuckerman,those who have a desire for intense experience and have the willingness to take risks for the sake of such experience are people who are:

Accepted Answer

Zuckerman describes this group of people as sensation seekers, who have a desire for intense experiences and are willing to take risks to achieve them. This does not necessarily imply self-absorption or insensitivity. Safe players, on the other hand, would not fit this description at all.

Question 18

High sensation-seeking scores correlate positively with _____,as described by Jung and measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Accepted Answer

High sensation-seeking is associated with extraversion, which is one of the personality dimensions described by Jung and measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Extraverts tend to be outgoing, assertive, and socially confident, which may lead them to seek out new and exciting experiences. Therefore, individuals who score high on sensation-seeking are more likely to be extraverted.

Question 19

In the context of personality differences in sensation seeking,high scores on the Sensation Seeking Scale correlate with a high degree of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of personality differences in...

Question 20

In the context of differences in color choices due to difference in sensation seeking,high sensation seekers show a preference for:

Accepted Answer

High sensation seekers are more likely to prefer bright and bold colors like red, which are associated with excitement and arousal. Light blue and green are considered cool and soothing colors, which may be less appealing to high sensation seekers. Yellow is a warm color and may be preferred by some high sensation seekers, but it is not as strongly associated with excitement and arousal as red.

Quiz 14: Facets of Personality: Taking Control, Taking Chances, and Finding Happiness