Module 39
_____ proposed the social-cognitive perspective.
Bandura
Jim is taking a personality test based on Carl Jung's personality types. Jim is MOST likely taking the:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Freudian and humanistic theorists sought to _____ personality; trait theorists sought to ____ personality.
explain; describe
Aerial's history of romantic relationships influences her attitudes toward romantic relationships, which changes how she now responds to her current boyfriend. This is an example of:
reciprocal determinism.
When Vanessa noticed she was wearing mismatched socks, she overestimated the extent to which others would also notice. Her reaction BEST illustrates:
the spotlight effect
Sherry has decided to visit her professor during office hours to talk about her grade on the last exam. Upon entering her professor's office, she notices piles of papers everywhere, open books laying on the floor, and candy wrappers on the desk. Regarding the professor's personality, Sherry can make a safe assumption on what personality factor from this experience?
conscientiousness
Research suggests that self-esteem can cause undesirable behaviors when it is:
either low or inflated
Gordon Allport was concerned less with _____ individuals than with _____ them.
explaining; describing
Elijah scored high on conscientiousness when given a personality inventory. As compared to people with lower conscientiousness scores, the _____ lobe in Elijah's brain is MOST likely to be _____.
frontal; larger
Lin enjoys roller skating with her friends. Which choice exemplifies an environmental factor associated with roller skating for Lin?
having friends that also roller skate
Lin enjoys roller skating with her friends. Which choice exemplifies an internal personal factor associated with roller skating for Lin?
her own thoughts and feelings about roller skating
The Big Five refers to the five:
key personality factors.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a popular inventory that classifies people into personality types based on their responses to a series of questions. According to one National Research Council report, this test:
lacks confirmation of its scientific worth as a predictor of job performance.
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.
Sarah's optimism is both a contributor to and a product of her successful career accomplishments. This BEST illustrates the concept of:
reciprocal determinism.
In Western psychology, the _____ is thought to be the organizer of our thoughts, feelings, and actions, as well as the pivotal center of personality.
self
Rhiannon is confident she can complete a difficult problem set in one of her engineering courses. Rhiannon has high:
self-efficacy.
one's sense of competence and effectiveness.
self-efficacy.
This perspective on personality emphasizes the interaction of people's traits with their situations.
social-cognitive
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.