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Which of the following personality traits is associated with being outgoing, energetic, and sociable?

Extraversion

Explanation

Extraversion is characterized by sociability, energy, and an outgoing nature.

Which personality trait reflects the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and irritability?

Neuroticism

Explanation

Neuroticism is the personality trait associated with heightened negative emotions like anxiety and depression.

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing relationship satisfaction?

Cultural differences

Explanation

Cultural differences do not directly influence relationship satisfaction as per the question.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy relationship?

Respect and trust

Explanation

Respect and trust are essential characteristics of a healthy relationship.

Which of the following is a personality trait associated with being organized, responsible, and self-disciplined?

Conscientiousness

Explanation

Conscientiousness is a personality trait linked to organization, responsibility, and self-discipline.

In relationships, what does the term 'emotional intelligence' refer to?

Capacity to understand and manage emotions

Explanation

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to comprehend and handle emotions effectively in relationships.

According to attachment theory, what is the primary determinant of how people form and maintain relationships?

Childhood experiences with caregivers

Explanation

Attachment theory suggests that childhood interactions with caregivers shape individuals' approach to relationships.

What is the term for the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others and to judge the behaviors and beliefs of others based on one's own cultural norms?

Ethnocentrism

Explanation

Ethnocentrism is the inclination to see one's own culture as superior and judge others based on one's cultural norms.

Which attachment style is characterized by avoidance of intimacy and emotional closeness, often due to fear of rejection or abandonment?

Dismissive-avoidant attachment

Explanation

Dismissive-avoidant attachment style involves avoiding intimacy and emotional closeness due to fear of rejection or abandonment.

#10

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals tend to prefer and be attracted to others who are similar to themselves in terms of attitudes, values, and interests?

Homophily

Explanation

Homophily is the tendency to be attracted to those similar in attitudes, values, and interests.

#11

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior to match the behavior of others in a group?

Conformity

Explanation

Conformity is the adjustment of behavior to align with group norms.

#12

Which theory suggests that people seek relationships that offer rewards greater than costs and that they try to avoid relationships that incur high costs?

Social exchange theory

Explanation

Social exchange theory proposes that individuals seek relationships with a favorable balance of rewards over costs.

#13

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

Extroversion

Explanation

Extroversion is a Big Five personality trait; the correct term is 'Extroversion.'

#14

According to the social exchange theory, what determines whether individuals choose to enter, maintain, or terminate a relationship?

Costs and benefits

Explanation

Social exchange theory posits that individuals base relationship decisions on the balance of perceived costs and benefits.

#15

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

False consensus effect

Explanation

False consensus effect is the tendency to overestimate the commonality of one's beliefs and behaviors.

#16

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Self-serving bias involves attributing successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

#17

What is the term for the tendency to assume that others are paying more attention to us than they actually are?

Spotlight effect

Explanation

Spotlight effect is the tendency to overestimate the attention others pay to us.

Personality Traits and Relationships Quiz

Which of the following personality traits is associated with being outgoing, energetic, and sociable?

Which personality trait reflects the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and irritability?

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing relationship satisfaction?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy relationship?

Which of the following is a personality trait associated with being organized, responsible, and self-disciplined?

In relationships, what does the term 'emotional intelligence' refer to?

According to attachment theory, what is the primary determinant of how people form and maintain relationships?

What is the term for the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others and to judge the behaviors and beliefs of others based on one's own cultural norms?

Which attachment style is characterized by avoidance of intimacy and emotional closeness, often due to fear of rejection or abandonment?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals tend to prefer and be attracted to others who are similar to themselves in terms of attitudes, values, and interests?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior to match the behavior of others in a group?

Which theory suggests that people seek relationships that offer rewards greater than costs and that they try to avoid relationships that incur high costs?

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

According to the social exchange theory, what determines whether individuals choose to enter, maintain, or terminate a relationship?

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors?

What is the term for the tendency to assume that others are paying more attention to us than they actually are?

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