Question 1

Kelly's belief that alternative constructions are always possible reflects the philosophical position of
A)the plasticity corollary.
B)Rep test revisionism.
C)the phenomenological postulate.
D)radical behaviorism.
E)none of these.

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

Which set of terms is most consistent with Kelly's concept of personal constructs?
A)early childhood experiences
B)archetypes, complexes, and instincts
C)individualized rewards and punishments
D)adolescent development
E)interpretation and explanation of events

Accepted Answer

Kelly's concept of personal constructs is focused on the way individuals interpret and explain events, situations, and other people in their lives. Personal constructs are the lenses through which individuals view and make sense of the world around them. Therefore, the set of terms most consistent with Kelly's concept are those related to interpretation and explanation of events, which is option E. The other options do not directly relate to the concept of personal constructs.

Question 3

Kelly held that
A)scientific inquiry should be limited to trained scientists.
B)nonscientists make observations and draw conclusions in much the same way as scientists.
C)an overemphasis on scientific method has restricted the growth of psychology.
D)an underemphasis on scientific method has restricted the growth of psychology.

Accepted Answer

Kelly believed in the scientific approach to psychology, but he also recognized that nonscientists can make observations and draw conclusions in much the same way as scientists. He advocated for a broader understanding and use of scientific inquiry, not limited to only trained scientists. Additionally, he believed that an overemphasis or underemphasis on scientific method could restrict the growth of psychology. However, option B is the most accurate representation of Kelly's perspective.

Question 4

Kelly became a psychotherapist
A)when he found out that the University of Edinburgh had no other openings.
B)because of a chance encounter with Sigmund Freud.
C)to help Kansas students cope with the dust bowl and the Great Depression.
D)to supplement his meager pay as a college professor.

Accepted Answer

Kelly became a psychotherapist to help Kansas students cope with the dust bowl and the Great Depression, applying his educational background and interest in understanding human behavior to address the significant psychological and social challenges faced by his community during that period.

Question 5

Kelly's early background reveals a
A)definitely irregular formal education.
B)close relationship with an older sister.
C)close relationship with an older brother.
D)strong dependence on his parents until he was 30 years old.

Accepted Answer

Kelly's early education was irregular and he was primarily self-taught. He dropped out of high school and did not attend college, indicating a lack of formal education. There is no mention of a close relationship with siblings or dependence on his parents in his early background.

Question 6

Kelly's constructive alternativism assumes that
A)people use past events to construct a philosophy of life.
B)people build obstacles in the path toward success.
C)people's conclusions are subject to revision and change.
D)truth is acquired by a piecemeal accumulation of facts.
E)truth is acquired in large pieces by rapid breakthroughs.

Accepted Answer

Kelly's constructive alternativism is based on the idea that people's conclusions are never the only possible ones and are subject to revision and change. This means that people can construct their own reality and philosophy of life based on their experiences, but they also have the power to change it if they desire.

Question 7

Kelly called the interpretations people place on events
A)constructs.
B)alternatives.
C)postulates.
D)corollaries.

Accepted Answer

Kelly called the interpretations people place on events "constructs."

Question 8

Like Carl Rogers, Kelly believed that his theory of personality
A)emphasizes the importance of unconscious motivation.
B)explains both human and animal behavior.
C)is not subject to change or revision.
D)was tentative and subject to restructuring.
E)does not account for abnormal personality development.

Accepted Answer

Kelly believed that his theory of personality was tentative and subject to restructuring. He encouraged the constant revision of theory based on new information and experiences. This is in contrast to a fixed, unchanging theory.

Question 9

Kelly's theory of personal constructs can MOST accurately be called
A)a behavioral theory.
B)a metatheory.
C)an existential theory.
D)a cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

According to Kelly, a construct is built on at least
A)one comparison and one contrast.
B)one comparison and two contrasts.
C)two comparisons and one contrast.
D)two comparisons and two contrasts.

Accepted Answer

Kelly's theory of personal constructs posits that a construct is built on at least one comparison and one contrast, allowing individuals to differentiate between things in their psychological processes.

Question 11

Kelly believed that the conclusions of scientists should be regarded
A)as truth.
B)with skepticism.
C)as folly.
D)as guidelines by which to live a self-fulfilling life.
E)as theories.

Accepted Answer

Kelly's belief that the conclusions of scientists should be regarded with skepticism implies that she does not believe them to be absolute truths, but rather ideas that can be challenged and tested. This aligns with the scientific method, which involves continually testing hypotheses and revising theories based on new evidence.

Question 12

Kelly called the transparent templates or patterns that help us make sense out of the world
A)paradoxical vision.
B)facts.
C)philosophies.
D)personal constructs.
E)principles of organization.

Accepted Answer

Kelly coined the term "personal constructs" to refer to the individual's unique way of organizing and interpreting experiences. These constructs are transparent templates or patterns that help us make sense out of the world.

Question 13

Kelly would agree with Adler
A)that interpretation of events is more important than the events per se.
B)concerning the importance of an individual's early childhood experiences.
C)that personal superiority is the one dynamic force behind people's actions.
D)that the value of a person's life should be judged from the viewpoint of social interest.

Accepted Answer

Kelly and Adler both believed in the importance of subjective interpretation of events over the objective events themselves. Kelly's theory of personal constructivism emphasizes the role of individual interpretation and perception in shaping behavior, similar to Adler's emphasis on subjective experiences and perceptions influencing behavior.

Question 14

Define Kelly's concept of role, including core role.

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Question 15

Discuss the fundamental postulate of Kelly's theory.

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Question 16

The notion that the ONLY reality is our perception reflects the
A)psychoanalytic approach.
B)behavioral view.
C)phenomenological system.
D)personal construct approach.
E)dichotomous view.

Accepted Answer

The notion that the ONLY reality is our perception is consistent with the phenomenological system, which emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and perception in understanding reality. This view holds that reality is shaped by our perceptions and interpretations, rather than existing independently of them.

Question 17

According to Kelly, facts
A)determine a person's future.
B)are determined by past events.
C)dictate our view of the world.
D)carry meaning for us to discover.
E)are acquired solely through the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

Kelly believed that facts do not have inherent meaning, but rather, meaning is derived from how we interpret and understand them. Thus, he believed that we must actively discover the meaning behind the facts, rather than simply accepting them as objective truths that dictate our view of the world.

Question 18

Kelly believed that people's attempts to interpret and explain events is similar to that of
A)teachers.
B)psychologists.
C)artists.
D)scientists.
E)therapists.

Accepted Answer

Kelly believed that people's attempts to interpret and explain events is similar to that of scientists, as he viewed humans as scientists who observe and interpret events in their environment in an effort to predict and control the outcomes of those events.

Question 19

Unlike Adler, Kelly pointed out that our interpretation of events receive meaning through
A)social interest.
B)self-perception.
C)creative power.
D)a causal view of the universe.
E)the dimension of time.

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Question 20

Discuss Kelly's philosophical position.

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Quiz 18: Rotter and Mischel: Cognitive Social Learning Theory

Kelly's belief that alternative constructions are always possible reflects the philosophical position of

Which set of terms is most consistent with Kelly's concept of personal constructs?

Kelly held that

Kelly became a psychotherapist

Kelly's early background reveals a

Kelly's constructive alternativism assumes that

Kelly called the interpretations people place on events

Like Carl Rogers, Kelly believed that his theory of personality

Kelly's theory of personal constructs can MOST accurately be called

According to Kelly, a construct is built on at least

Kelly believed that the conclusions of scientists should be regarded

Kelly called the transparent templates or patterns that help us make sense out of the world

Kelly would agree with Adler

Define Kelly's concept of role, including core role.

Discuss the fundamental postulate of Kelly's theory.

The notion that the ONLY reality is our perception reflects the

According to Kelly, facts

Kelly believed that people's attempts to interpret and explain events is similar to that of

Unlike Adler, Kelly pointed out that our interpretation of events receive meaning through

Discuss Kelly's philosophical position.