Personality Psychology Quiz
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Which branch of psychology examines personality and its variation among individuals?

  • Developmental psychology
  • Personality psychology (correct)
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social psychology

What does the word 'personality' mean?

  • A set of characteristics that influence one's environment
  • A pattern of thoughts and feelings persistently exhibited over time
  • A branch of psychology that focuses on human nature
  • A Latin word meaning 'mask' (correct)

What are the areas of focus in personality psychology?

  • Investigating human nature and psychological similarities (correct)
  • Examining personality traits and emotional intelligence
  • Analyzing developmental stages and individual differences
  • Exploring cognitive processes and social adjustments

What does personality predict?

<p>Human reactions to other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does personality pertain to?

<p>Expectations and self-perceptions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that examines

<p>the variation of personality among individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'personality' refer to?

<p>The pattern of thoughts and feelings exhibited by an individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'personality'?

<p>Latin word meaning 'mask' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the areas of focus in personality psychology?

<p>Investigation of individual psychological differences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does personality predict?

<p>Human reactions to other individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that shapes personality?

<p>Genetics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'culture' refer to?

<p>Beliefs, customs, art, and traditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do personality psychologists study in relation to culture?

<p>The role of culture in understanding personality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are personality traits the same across cultures?

<p>No, there are both universal and culture-specific aspects of personality traits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is culture transmitted to people?

<p>Through language and modeled behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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