Question 1

Which of the following best describes the nomothetic approach to studying personality?

Accepted Answer

It examines large groups to make generalizations about personality structure.

Question 2

A researcher is interested in whether a specific gene is associated with high levels of conscientiousness. Which research method is she using?

Accepted Answer

Candidate gene approach

Question 3

According to the OCEAN model, which trait is most closely associated with being creative and open to new experiences?

Accepted Answer

Openness

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the Dark Triad of personality traits?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness

Question 5

A person who redirects their anger from their boss to their pet is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

Question 6

According to Freud, which part of the mind mediates between the demands of the id and the superego?

Accepted Answer

The ego

Question 7

Which psychosexual stage, if not resolved, may result in an adult who is overly tidy or very messy?

Accepted Answer

Anal

Question 8

A student lifts heavier weights at the gym when others are watching. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Assuming someone is late because they are lazy, not considering traffic.

Question 10

In the context of stress, what does the cognitive appraisal theory emphasize?

Accepted Answer

How a person interprets a situation

Question 11

A person who channels aggressive impulses into playing competitive sports is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

Question 12

Which of the following best describes social loafing?

Accepted Answer

People work less hard in groups than alone.

Question 13

A person who is highly trusting, empathetic, and aware of social norms would likely score high on which OCEAN trait?

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness

Question 14

Which of the following is a real-world example of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A group of engineers ignores warnings about a design flaw to avoid conflict and rushes a product to market.

Question 15

Which formula is used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Accepted Answer

$$ BMI = \frac{weight}{$$height^2$$} $$

Question 16

A person who is impulsive, restless, and emotionally volatile as a child would be classified as having which temperament?

Accepted Answer

Under-controlled

Question 17

Which of the following is a way to reduce obedience in situations similar to the Milgram experiment?

Accepted Answer

Increase awareness of the victim's suffering.

Question 18

A person who is modest, sincere, and honest would likely score high on which personality dimension added to OCEAN?

Accepted Answer

Honesty-Humility (HH)

Question 19

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's resources being depleted, leading to decreased resistance to stress?

Accepted Answer

Exhaustion

Question 20

A person who quickly sorts words and images into categories on a computer, responding faster to stereotype-congruent pairings, is likely taking which test?

Accepted Answer

Implicit Associations Test

Personality, Social Psychology, and Health: Key Concepts and Theories

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