Psyc1-LearningCurve Module 39.

The _____ includes a lie scale that tried to assess the extent to which a person is faking to make a good impression.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Jim is taking a personality test based on Carl Jung's personality types. Jim is MOST likely taking the:

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

"We were arguing and the gun just went off!" This statement illustrates one's tendency to accept less responsibility for one's bad deeds. This is called:

a self-serving bias.

Social-cognitive theorists believe people learn many of their behaviors either through _____ or by observing and _____ others.

conditioning; imitating

Consuela is organized, careful, and disciplined. She would likely score very high on a personality test that measures _____.

conscientiousness

Eli has always been an extravert. There is some evidence that people like Eli seek stimulation because their normal brain arousal is relatively low. For example, extraverts:

exhibit less activity in a frontal lobe area involved in behavior inhibition.

Veda is sociable, fun-loving, and affectionate. She would likely score very high on a personality test that measures:

extraversion.

Unconditional positive regard is to the id as _____ theory is to _____ theory.

humanistic; psychoanalytic

Lin enjoys roller skating with her friends. Which choice exemplifies a behavioral factor associated with roller skating for Lin?

learning to roller skate

Todd tends to be calm, secure, imaginative, and independent. On the Big Five traits, he likely scores _____ on neuroticism and _____ on openness.

low; high

Mr. Jones attended a training that suggested that young people with high self-esteem tend to be less shy, feel less pressure to conform, and persevere when tasks are difficult. Mr. Jones decided to give his struggling students random rewards and weekly messages to boost self-esteem. Research suggests that the results will be:

lower grades and increased passivity.

Which choice incorrectly pairs a component of the biopsychosocial approach to personality with a sample influence?

psychological—family experiences

Brenda's past experiences in college classes influence her attitude toward academic achievement, which then influence how she prepares for her current classes. This is an example of:

reciprocal determinism.

The interacting influences of behavior, internal cognition, and environment are referred to as:

reciprocal determinism.

The _____ is the organizer of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

self

Reciprocal determinism is associated with the _____ perspective.

social-cognitive

Defensive self-esteem relies on _____, while secure self-esteem relies on _____.

the perceptions of others; internal evaluations

After eating onions at lunch, Sheryl became very aware of her breath, and she worried that everyone else at the meeting would notice. Her reaction BEST illustrates:

the spotlight effect.

Chris is giving a speech tomorrow and is worried because he just got an unflattering haircut. He is convinced everyone will stare at his hair and will discuss his unattractive haircut. Chris' overestimation of people's reactions is known as:

the spotlight effect.

A(n) _____ describes a characteristic pattern of behavior or a disposition to feel and act, as assessed by self-report inventories and peer reports.

trait