psychology unit 3 test
What is true of alcohol and pregnancy?
All are true.
The happiness an elderly adult feels is largely based on how successful events in his/her later life are.
False
You can practice being wise in situations until wisdom becomes a personality trait.
True
What is NOT a common feature of both the MMPI-2 and CPI?
Both check for serious personality disorders.
The concept of free will believes that people _____. Select all that apply.
willingly can change their attitudes have complete control over themselves can develop into the person they choose to be.
Baby Caitlen is about to turn one year old. She loves to play peek-a-boo and acts so surprised each time a hidden face appears behind her dad's hands. Why is she surprised?
Caitlen doesn't realize her dad still exists each time he hides.
What realization did Piaget have while testing children's IQs?
Children construct schemas around their wrong answers.
What are characteristics of objective personality tests?
all of the above
Which is a Big Five Trait?
conscientiousness
Chester talks to his grandma on the phone and she asks what birthday presents he received. Chester picks up a stuffed dog and says, "I got this!" fully expecting his grandma on the other end of the phone to see the dog, too. What aspect of development is Chester showing?
egocentrism
Karem draws energy from thinking and being by himself. He enjoys his personal time and being alone to wonder about the world. His introversion is the opposite of which Big Five trait?
extraversion
Tito loves to tell jokes and feels great after hanging out with friends or going to parties. Which Big Five trait describes this?
extraversion
Which is the correct list of Big Five traits?
extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience
What happens to infants who are not cared for, loved, or stimulated?
failure to thrive
During what stage do you learn abstract thinking skills?
formal operations
Cora knows she is often inconsiderate of people and interrupts conversations a lot. She decides she wants to be a better listener and knows that she can work toward changing this aspect of herself. Which theory does Cora's belief describe?
free will
The concept of determinism believes that _____.
individuals develop according to the genetics they have
The Big Five was developed _____.
to simplify the eighteen thousand words that existed to describe personality traits
The critical period is a special time of development in humans.
True
A schema is a view of the world that someone else tells you.
False
What can be learned from the Barnum Effect?
People can be cautious about accepting personality interpretations as total truth.
During what major stage/age does a person feel either industry or inferiority?
Stage 4: preadolescence
What is true about the debate of free will vs. determinism?
Today's psychologists believe in a combination of both theories.
Do Piaget and Erikson have similarities between their theories of development?
Yes, they both have stage theories.
Rocky is a good salesperson and made record sales at the car lot. The manager came out to congratulate him and asked how he developed such a good sales personality. Rocky replied, ""Hey, I was born with a gift." Which theory does Rocky's belief describe?
determinism
What does the myelin sheath do?
help electrical impulses travel through neurons and cover the neurons with a fatty coating
Enna always says thank you when people give her gifts. She even writes thank-you cards. On holidays, Enna remembers to call her family members and ask how they are doing. Is Enna's thoughtfulness a trait or state?
trait
Which statement is true of Accutane? Select all that apply.
A woman is required to take two forms of birth control while on this drug. After birth, the baby will have vision and brain damage, heart problems, and retardation. An unborn child exposed to this drug will have birth defects.
A nine-month-old infant sees his mom leave a room and begins crying. Why is he crying?
He thinks his mom is gone for good.
Manche has difficulty making friends. He doesn't always get along well with others. Lately, he finds that he is experiencing some new, disappointing feelings about how he relates to his friends. According to Erikson's stages of development, Manche is feeling _____.
inferior
Critical periods after birth exist for _____.
learning languages
An egocentric child is in what stage of development?
preoperational
What are examples of objective psychology tests? Select all that apply.
MMPI-2 16PF
Determine the differences between Piaget and Erikson's development theories. Select all that apply.
One has eight stages and the other has four stages in the theories. Each has different ideas on how people progress through stages. One studies cognition and the other studies an aspect of social development.
Which of the following is NOT true about the critical period of development?
The critical period of development stops when the child is born.
Personality tests are great for giving you insights about yourself.
True
What are similarities between the Rorschach inkblots and the TAT test?
Your interpretations give insights into your personality.
Katie is starting to learn good work ethics. This means she is learning _____.
a sense of industry
AnnMarie feels irritable and lonely. She doesn't know why, but she is just blue. Which Big Five trait describes this?
neuroticism
Everyone has a personality, _____.
that is unique even if it's not always on display