PSY-255 Quiz 2 Study Guide complete tested exam
questions and answers all done correctly
What is the definition of the primary characteristics of trait theory?
correct answer
1. traits are stable over time
2. stable across situations
What are the differences between nomotheic and idiographic approaches to trait
theory?
correct answer
Nomotheic - identifying certain traits and checking to see if someone else has it
Idiographic - examines trait thoroughly and tries to understands individuals and
what they are driven by. (opposite of nomotheic)
What are the differences in common, central, and cardinal traits?
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Common traits - traits that everyone has
Central traits - 5-10 traits that best describe the individual
Cardinal traits - single trait dominates personality
What is the Thematic aptitude test?
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the TAT (designed by Henry Murray) is widely used and consists of a series of
ambiguous pictures
What is factor analysis?
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many ideas slimmed down by smaller more defined ideas
, What are the Big Five and provide examples of behaviors consistent with these
strategies?
correct answer
Fiske (1949) performed a factor analysis on personality and identified 5 factors
- openness
- extraversion
- neuroticism
- agreeableness
- consciousness
What is faking good and faking bad on tests, consider who might use these
strategies?
correct answer
Faking good - people will try to present themselves as better than they are
faking bad - people will present themselves worse than they are
What are the strengths of the trait approach?
correct answer
- require more research
Why are those with a high need for achievement ineffective leaders?
correct answer
they don't like giving up control and don't want to let anyone take over
(helicoptering everyone)
What differentiates men and women regarding success?
correct answer
Men approach success through personal achievement (individualistic)
questions and answers all done correctly
What is the definition of the primary characteristics of trait theory?
correct answer
1. traits are stable over time
2. stable across situations
What are the differences between nomotheic and idiographic approaches to trait
theory?
correct answer
Nomotheic - identifying certain traits and checking to see if someone else has it
Idiographic - examines trait thoroughly and tries to understands individuals and
what they are driven by. (opposite of nomotheic)
What are the differences in common, central, and cardinal traits?
correct answer
Common traits - traits that everyone has
Central traits - 5-10 traits that best describe the individual
Cardinal traits - single trait dominates personality
What is the Thematic aptitude test?
correct answer
the TAT (designed by Henry Murray) is widely used and consists of a series of
ambiguous pictures
What is factor analysis?
correct answer
many ideas slimmed down by smaller more defined ideas
, What are the Big Five and provide examples of behaviors consistent with these
strategies?
correct answer
Fiske (1949) performed a factor analysis on personality and identified 5 factors
- openness
- extraversion
- neuroticism
- agreeableness
- consciousness
What is faking good and faking bad on tests, consider who might use these
strategies?
correct answer
Faking good - people will try to present themselves as better than they are
faking bad - people will present themselves worse than they are
What are the strengths of the trait approach?
correct answer
- require more research
Why are those with a high need for achievement ineffective leaders?
correct answer
they don't like giving up control and don't want to let anyone take over
(helicoptering everyone)
What differentiates men and women regarding success?
correct answer
Men approach success through personal achievement (individualistic)
