Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
How might the trait theory of personality be limited in explaining individual behavior in varying contexts?
It overemphasizes the role of unconscious motivations.
It ignores genetic contributions to personality development.
It focuses too much on cognitive processes and decision-making.
It does not account for how situational factors can influence behavior.
Which trait would most likely be associated with a positive correlation between grade point average (GPA) and job performance according to contemporary trait theories?
Extraversion, given its link to sociability and enthusiasm.
Agreeableness because it relates to cooperation and friendliness.
Conscientiousness, as it involves diligence and reliability.
Openness, considering its association with curiosity and creativity.
Which criticism applies specifically to Gordon Allport's Trait Theory when assessing its application in predicting an individual's actions?
It overly concentrates on childhood experiences shaping adult personality.
It fails to consider how social context and interpersonal dynamics can affect an individual’s manifestation of traits.
Allport's approach was criticized because while his list identified numerous personal dispositions, it didn't sufficiently incorporate external influences on behavior expression.
According to Cattell's 16PF personality theory, which factor refers to an individual’s inclination towards rule-consciousness and dutifulness?
Factor I (Sensitivity)
Factor A (Warmth)
Factor Q1 (Openness to Change)
Factor G (Rule-Consciousness)
How does Raymond Cattell's factor analysis support the study of personality traits?
It statistically consolidates numerous behaviors into a smaller number of underlying personality traits.
It emphasizes the role social learning plays in acquiring different behavior patterns as traits.
It identifies specific parts of the brain associated with distinct personality characteristics.
It highlights genetic influences over environmental factors in forming personality traits.
What does the acronym "OCEAN" stand for in Paul Costa & Robert McCrea's big five personality traits?
Organization, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
Openness, Consciousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Assuredness, Neatness
Optimism, Consciousness , Extroversion , Altruism , Nurturing
When considering trait theories in the assessment of abnormal behavior, how might high conscientiousness affect the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors associated with certain mental health disorders?
It only affects social risk factors.
It may decrease the likelihood.
It has no impact whatsoever.
It increases susceptibility significantly.

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In trait theories of personality, what is the term for relatively stable characteristics that help establish an individual's personality?
Conditions
States
Traits
Genes
In what way could you empirically test Karen Horney’s theory that social relationships during childhood shape neurotic trends later in life while accounting for genetic predispositions?
Utilizing experimental designs assigning children randomly into differing social environment simulations then measuring immediate psychological effects.
Conducting retrospective interviews with adults focused solely on recollections regarding their childhood relationships without genetic considerations.
Applying a gene-environment interaction model through longitudinal twin studies tracking relational dynamics beginning early childhood through adulthood.
Survey-based research linking reported neuroticism levels among adults with generalized early-childhood relational experiences.
Based on Raymond Cattell's 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF), a student scores high in abstractedness and low in warmth; which personality trait is likely most dominant?
Values interpersonal relationships above intellectual pursuits.
Shows a tendency towards conformity rather than individualism.
Prefers analytical thinking over social engagement.
Displays high levels of emotional stability in various situations.