LearningCurve 46

_____ emphasized the importance of one's self-concept.

Carl Rogers

Samantha is typically described as soft-hearted, trusting, and helpful by her peers. She is likely to score high on the Big Five trait of:

agreeableness.

Between 1975 and 2006, entering college students in the United States have demonstrated _____ self-esteem and _____ optimism.

increased; increased

The Big Five personality factor _____ involves the following endpoints: imaginative versus practical and independent versus conforming.

openness

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

In a psychology class debate on the humanistic perspective, Riley needs to take the opposing view and rebut its positive aspects. Which criticism of the humanistic perspective would Riley cite?

The descriptions of self-actualizing people reflect Maslow's personal values.

Rachel is a manager at a large department store. She is popular with her staff. Many of her employees like her because she is honest, frank, and open without any facade. Carl Rogers would argue that Rachel would score high on:

genuineness

In Eysenck and Eysenck's model, Jeffrey who is unstable and extraverted is MOST likely:

impulsive

Ashley feels that she has reached her full potential as a physician. According to Maslow, Ashley:

is self-actualized.

Michael feels that he has reached his full potential as a college student. He has a 4.0 grade point average, is involved in many campus activities, and has just been accepted into graduate school. According to Maslow, Michael:

is self-actualized.

Most of Dakota's friends look at him with respect. He is aware, accepting, and open. He is spontaneous and caring and does not worry about other people's opinions. According to Maslow, it is likely that Dakota is motivated by:

the need for self-actualization.