20 Questions
What is the main focus of positive psychology's Strengths Model?
Emphasizing positive individual differences
According to the text, what is the Jangle Fallacy?
Incorrectly thinking similar things are different due to different names
What is the VIA Classification of Character Strengths based on?
Guiding virtues and strengths within virtues
What distinguishes character strengths from traits?
Strengths are all positively valued aspects of personality
What is the main critique of the application of Character Strengths according to the text?
Application has outpaced research
What is the definition of personality according to the text?
The individual, internal characteristics that produce regularities in thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What contributes to the origins of personality according to the text?
Genetic factors, prenatal experiences, early temperament, and developmental influences.
What are the components of personality commonality according to the text?
Shared basic needs and capacities, individual & group differences, and uniqueness.
What is the definition of personality traits according to the text?
Middle-level characteristics defining what a person is like.
What are the example facets of extraversion according to the text?
Friendliness, gregariousness, assertiveness, activity level, excitement seeking, cheerfulness.
Which of the following is a key factor in the development of character strengths?
Genes and physiology
What is the main focus of the VIA Classification of Character Strengths?
Cultivating virtues and strengths
What distinguishes character strengths from traits?
Character strengths are morally valued and stable
What is the main critique of the application of Character Strengths according to the text?
Structure not clearly defined
What is the Jingle Fallacy according to the text?
Incorrectly thinking different things are the same due to shared names
What is the heritability of personality traits according to the text?
Personality traits have a significant genetic component
What are the example models of personality traits mentioned in the text?
16 Personality Factors (16PF), Five Factors (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, Intellect)
What is the main focus of positive psychology's Strengths Model according to the text?
Focusing on identifying and nurturing individual strengths and virtues
What is the definition of personality traits according to the text?
Middle-level characteristics defining what a person is like
What contributes to the origins of personality according to the text?
Shaped by evolutionary processes, genes, prenatal experiences, early temperament, and development
Test your knowledge of personality, traits, and character strengths with this quiz on Chapter 4 of Week 10's course material. Explore the definition and components of personality, encompassing internal factors that contribute to consistency over time. Delve into the broad scope from genes to culture and their impact on positive psychology.
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