Understanding Human Temperament and Its Influences Quiz

Test your knowledge on temperament psychology with these questions on personality traits, neurotransmitters, and theorists. Explore how temperament shapes behavior.

#1

Which of the following best describes temperament?

It refers to a person's physical appearance.
It is the emotional part of personality that is innate and present from birth.
It is the result of environmental influences only.
It is determined solely by genetics.
#2

Which temperament is characterized by being outgoing, energetic, and seeking excitement?

Melancholic
Phlegmatic
Choleric
Sanguine
#3

Which temperament is characterized by being analytical, detail-oriented, and cautious?

Sanguine
Phlegmatic
Choleric
Melancholic
#4

Which temperament is typically characterized by being calm, easygoing, and unemotional?

Sanguine
Choleric
Phlegmatic
Melancholic
#5

Which temperament trait is associated with a tendency to be emotionally sensitive and prone to mood swings?

Choleric
Sanguine
Melancholic
Phlegmatic
#6

According to ancient Greek medicine, which bodily fluid was associated with the choleric temperament?

Blood
Phlegm
Yellow bile
Black bile
#7

Which psychologist proposed the theory of temperament that includes the categories of easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alexander Thomas
Jerome Kagan
#8

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the temperament trait of impulsivity?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#9

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits that are often correlated with temperament?

Openness
Conscientiousness
Humility
Neuroticism
#10

Which of the following is NOT one of the temperament dimensions proposed by Hans Eysenck?

Extraversion
Neuroticism
Psychoticism
Conscientiousness
#11

According to Jerome Kagan's research, what percentage of infants fall into the category of 'easy' temperament?

10%
25%
40%
60%
#12

Which theorist is known for his work on the concept of 'behavioral inhibition' and its relation to temperament?

Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
Jerome Kagan
Abraham Maslow
#13

In temperament research, what is meant by the term 'goodness of fit'?

The degree to which a person's temperament matches the demands and expectations of their environment.
The quality of temperament assessments conducted by researchers.
The level of agreement among researchers about the definition of temperament.
The degree to which temperament traits are genetically determined.
#14

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the temperament trait of anxiety?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
#15

Which theorist is known for the concept of the 'Big Three' temperament traits: negative affectivity, positive affectivity, and effortful control?

David Keirsey
Robert McCrae
Mary Rothbart
Erik Erikson

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