Psychology - UNIT 3 REVIEW (quiz 2)

Maraly wants to be more assertive, so she decides that she will start looking people in the eyes at all times while she talks to them. Maraly thinks this will help her overcome her timidity. Which theory does Maraly's belief describe?

free will

he concept of free will believes that people _____. Select all that apply. must work hard to remove society's restraints have complete control over themselves are born free from the bonds of slavery can freely admit their personalities don't change can become who they want to be willingly can change their attitudes

have complete control over themselves can become who they want to be willingly can change their attitudes

What does the Big Five do?

categorizes people's personality traits into just five words

Which is not a Big Five Trait?

concertedness

Randall is a helpful individual when it comes to listening to people's problems. He's proud of his natural ability to calm people with his words. When asked how he got so good at it, Randall said, "I was just born that way." Which theory does Randall's belief describe?

determinism

T/F If you pay attention to a salesperson's personality, you can possibly prevent yourself from buying unnecessary things.

true

How are the MMPI-2 and the CPI similar? Both have ways of checking to see if people lied in their answers. All are similarities. Both have groups of questions that check for validity. Both interpret answers using categories.

All are similarities

T/F A personality test is one of the most accurate ways to let you know exactly who you are.

False

What is not a concept of determinism beliefs? Select all that apply. If you are determined, you can do anything you want. People's genetics determine the outcome of who they become. You can't change your personality. Determination influences your ability to change by small percentages. Your efforts to be different are futile.

If you are determined, you can do anything you want. Determination influences your ability to change by small percentages.

How does an objective personality test differ from a projective test? Objective tests ask only a few questions about your behavior. Objective tests assess many dimensions of your personality. Objective tests always reveal deeper psychological problems. There are no differences.

Objective tests assess many dimensions of your personality.

Our personalities are a unique way of _____.

thinking, feeling, and acting

Barbara was in the cosmetic aisle looking for some lipstick. People were in her way, and she was annoyed. She pushed past them, got what she needed, and checked out. But she was rude to the cashier. Barbara was snotty to her mother when she arrived home. When Barbara went to school, she was rude to the lunch workers. Barbara was almost always irritable. Is Barbara's irritability a trait or state?

trait

T/F People are willing to believe most interpretations about themselves.

True

T/F The debate of free will vs. determinism has extended back for many centuries.

True

How do the Rorschach and TAT tests show your personality?

Your description of a picture will give deeper meaning of your inner ideas.

Why should you exercise caution when taking a personality test? Some online tests may ask for too much personal information. Personality tests don't define exactly who you are forever. Some personality tests aren't that good. all of the above

all of the above

Which is not a characteristic of an objective personality test?

open-ended responses

Katcha wants to bungee-jump but then her best friend suggests they go skiing instead. Katcha doesn't mind the switch of plans at all. She's never skied, so she wants to try it. Which Big Five trait describes this?

openness to experience