#1
Which of the following is a Big Five personality trait?
Openness
ExplanationOne of the five core traits in the Big Five model, associated with creativity and willingness to try new things.
#2
Which personality trait is characterized by being outgoing, social, and assertive?
Extraversion
ExplanationTendency to seek stimulation in the company of others, positive emotions, and assertiveness.
#3
What term is used to describe the consistency of personality traits over time?
Trait stability
ExplanationDegree to which individual differences in personality traits remain stable over the lifespan.
#4
What is the primary focus of the trait approach to personality?
Identifying and measuring personality traits
ExplanationUnderstanding and categorizing individual differences in behavior through trait assessment.
#5
Which personality trait is associated with being anxious, moody, and emotionally unstable?
Neuroticism
ExplanationTendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and irritability.
#6
What is the primary focus of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)?
Personality Types
ExplanationCategorizing individuals into different personality types based on preferences in perception and judgment.
#7
Which personality trait is associated with being organized, responsible, and reliable?
Conscientiousness
ExplanationCharacterized by diligence, carefulness, and goal-directed behavior.
#8
In the context of personality assessment, what does the acronym OCEAN stand for?
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
ExplanationThe five factors used to assess personality traits in the Big Five model.
#9
Which personality trait is associated with emotional stability and resilience?
Conscientiousness
ExplanationIndividuals high in this trait are more likely to manage stress effectively and have better coping mechanisms.
#10
Which of the following is considered a primary factor in the social-cognitive theory of personality?
Self-efficacy
ExplanationBelief in one's capability to execute courses of action required to manage prospective situations.
#11
What is the Dark Triad in personality psychology composed of?
Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy
ExplanationA set of socially aversive personality traits marked by manipulation and lack of empathy.
#12
Which personality trait is often associated with creativity, curiosity, and a preference for variety?
Openness
ExplanationReflects a person's inclination to explore new ideas, experiences, and unconventional beliefs.
#13
What is the primary focus of the HEXACO model of personality?
Honesty-Humility, Emotionality, eXtraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Openness
ExplanationExpands on the Big Five model by including a sixth factor, Honesty-Humility, focusing on ethical and moral tendencies.
#14
According to Freudian psychoanalytic theory, what is the role of the superego in personality?
Moral conscience
ExplanationInternalization of societal and parental standards of behavior.
#15
Which personality assessment tool involves interpreting a person's unconscious thoughts through inkblot images?
Rorschach Inkblot Test
ExplanationProjective test where responses to ambiguous inkblot images are analyzed to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.