psychology

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free will

having a choice over your actions

Jason is bashful but wants to try out for a part in the school plays. He thinks that acting will be a way to pull himself out of a shy shell. Which theory does Jason's belief describe?

free will

It's human nature for us to want to _____.

know about ourselves explain aspects of ourselves understand what we do all of the above

Your environment can play a role in whether or not a specific gene is expressed.

true

The concept of determinism believes that _____.

we develop according to the genetics we have

What should you consider when taking a personality test?

-The results do not define exactly who you are. -Some of the personality tests available are not very good.

Which is the correct list of Big Five traits?

-extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience -extraversion, emotional instability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience

States and traits are mostly the same thing.

False

Which objective personality test interprets answers using ten categories?

MMPI-2

What does the Barnum Effect demonstrate?

People are willing to believe interpretations about themselves.

How does a projective personality test differ from an objective test?

Projective tests have open-ended questions.

The fundamental similarity between free will and determinism is that _____.

READ ALL -neither believes in personal choice. -neither believes in genetics. -neither believes that people can make decisions. -No choice is correct.

How do inkblots show your personality?

Your description of an inkblot will give deeper meaning of your inner ideas.

Which is a similarity between the Rorschach inkblots and the TAT test?

Your interpretations give insights into your personality.

trait

an aspect of ourselves that is stable and enduring

What does the Big Five do?

categorizes people's personality traits into just five words

Markus is rather blunt when he speaks but he says, "That's just my personality." If people are offended by the way he talks, Markus doesn't really care. He can't change who he is, so why not just accept him? Which theory does Markus's belief describe?

determinism

A genetic predisposition means that you will definitely be born with a certain gene

false

History has decided that all people are completely determined by their genetics.

false

reliability

getting the same results time after time

The debate of free will vs. determinism _____.

has been waged since the days of the ancient Greeks

The concept of free will believes that people _____.

have complete control over themselves

enduring

long-lasting

Amalie feels sad and depressed a lot. She doesn't know why, but she is just blue. Which Big Five trait describes this?

neuroticism

self-report

providing answers about yourself

Which is a characteristic of objective personality tests?

self-report paper-and-pencil questions about behavior all of the above

continuum

spectrum, range, or series

objective

tests that require self-report

Rosa likes to try new foods. She doesn't mind changing her plans at the last minute. She's willing to explore new ideas. Rosa is very adaptable. Is this a personality state or trait?

trait

Personality tests are a great way to learn more about yourself.

true

Which is an example of a pop psychology tests?

The color test

extrovert

a person who is energized by being social and around others

introvert

a person who is more self-contained and draws strength by being solitary

personality

a person's unique way of thinking, feeling, and acting

state

a temporary aspect of your personality

After standing in line for two hours, Jansen is not admitted into the latest movie on opening day. He's so angry for missing the movie that he kicks the nearby trash can. Jansen obviously is aggressive in the moment. Is Jansen's aggressiveness a trait or state?

state

predisposition

tendency, inclination, or susceptibility

projective

tests that require responses to open-ended questions

validy

the test measures what it should

determinism

you are born a certain way and don't have a choice


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