Personality Psychometrics Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of psychological measurement?

  • To assign random numbers to individuals
  • To measure only observable psychological concepts
  • To create unobservable attributes
  • To make an indirect assessment of latent attributes (correct)

What is the problem with representing neuroticism squared?

  • It can only be represented subjectively
  • It does not affect psychological constructs
  • It is not clear how to represent it numerically (correct)
  • It requires complex statistical transformations

What is the purpose of standardisation in psychological measurement?

  • To limit the usefulness of test scores
  • To transform scale scores into universal indexes for comparison (correct)
  • To make all test scores identical
  • To introduce bias in measurements

What is the main concern in sampling for psychological measurement?

<p>Avoiding systematic and non-systematic biases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does validity refer to in psychological measurement?

<p>The degree to which an instrument measures what it claims to measure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is most linked with emotional deficits and greater difficulties with emotion regulation?

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

Which model is used for job performance predictions and suggests that conscientiousness is an exception in predicting job performance?

<p>6-2-1 Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the workplace, which combination of traits is associated with hard tactics such as threats?

<p>Psychopathy and Machiavellianism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is correlated with differences in general factor of personality (GFP) due to varying reproductive strategies?

<p>Evolutionary fitness of personality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is associated with low commitment and a fast strategy for reproductive success?

<p>Dark Triad traits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity assesses the degree to which a test correlates with a theoretical representation of the construct?

<p>Criterion-related validity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of generating operational definitions for empirical assessment?

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

What does discriminant (divergent) validity demonstrate?

<p>Low correlation between unrelated constructs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity ensures that scores represent the content area they claim to represent?

<p>Structural validity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability measure in psychological measurement?

<p>The stability of measurement output across time or context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Cattell's trait classifications?

<p>Ability traits, Temperament traits, Dynamic traits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the heritability index for Neuroticism?

<p>0.31 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Five Factor Model (FFM)?

<p>Costa and Mcrae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of data for personality assessment according to the text?

<p>L-data, Q-data, T-data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Cattell's 16 source traits/domains known as?

<p>16 PF (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of measurement in factor analysis is related to the way questions are presented to the participants?

<p>Format-related measurement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to measure internal consistency reliability in psychometrics?

<p>Cronbach’s alpha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor analysis approach is used to identify or create latent constructs?

<p>Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gordon Allport's traits theory emphasize in factor analysis?

<p>Retaining meaningful and interpretable factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Allport, how is the self defined?

<p>Integration of personal traits and the development of a sense of self (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model aims to distill personality into a single number?

<p>Cattell's Specification Equation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Dark Triad encompass?

<p>Narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach in clinical and criminal screening involves population-based methods?

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

Which personality model includes honesty/humility as an additional trait?

<p>Big-6 HEXACO model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of back-translation in the etic approach?

<p>To check for meaning equivalence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Emic approach in the context of personality traits?

<p>Culture-specific (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Cattell's Specification Equation aim to achieve in personality assessment?

<p>Distill personality into a single number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dark Triad in the context of personality traits?

<p>Encompasses narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional traits are included in the Big-6 HEXACO model compared to the Big-5?

<p>Honesty/humility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of alternative lexical models in personality trait research?

<p>Developed by factor analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does validity refer to in psychological measurement?

<p>The degree to which an instrument measures what it claims to measure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in sampling for psychological measurement?

<p>Representing the population while avoiding biases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardization in psychological measurement?

<p>To transform scale scores into universal indexes for comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability measure in psychological measurement?

<p>Consistency and stability of test scores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of psychological measurement?

<p>To make indirect assessments of latent attributes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model is used for job performance predictions and suggests that conscientiousness is an exception in predicting job performance?

<p>The 6-2-1 Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is associated with low commitment and a fast strategy for reproductive success?

<p>Neuroticism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the General Factor of Personality (GFP) correlate with, leading to differences in reproductive strategies?

<p>Evolving trait theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model suggests that higher GFP is associated with K-strategy over R-strategy?

<p>Evolved trait theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Dark Triad in the context of personality traits?

<p>Workplace behavior and tactics for gaining power/reward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Cattell's trait classifications?

<p>Erg, Sentiment, Attitude, Metaergs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the heritability index for Neuroticism?

<p>0.31 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of alternative lexical models in personality trait research?

<p>Importance of word frequency and cross-cultural presence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Five Factor Model (FFM)?

<p>Costa and Mcrae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability measure in psychological measurement?

<p>Consistency and stability of measurement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of factor analysis is used to validate identified constructs?

<p>Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Cronbach’s alpha measure in reliability coefficients?

<p>Internal consistency reliability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In factor analysis, what do orthogonal factors refer to?

<p>Factors that are uncorrelated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gordon Allport's traits theory emphasize in factor analysis?

<p>Retaining meaningful and interpretable factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on the structure of personality according to the text?

<p>Psychobiological characteristics influenced by biology, genetics, and environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity assesses the degree to which a test correlates with a theoretical representation of the construct?

<p>Criterion-related validity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does discriminant (divergent) validity demonstrate?

<p>Lower levels of correlation between unrelated constructs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of alternative lexical models in personality trait research?

<p>Describing and categorizing personality traits based on natural language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardization in psychological measurement?

<p>To provide a common frame of reference for interpretation and comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability measure in psychological measurement?

<p>The stability of measurement output across time or context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model involves using back-translation to check for meaning equivalence?

<p>Emic approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality model aims to distill personality into a single number?

<p>Cattell's Specification Equation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model includes facets like honesty/humility as an additional trait?

<p>Five Factor Model (FFM) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality model encompasses narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism?

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

Which approach in clinical and criminal screening involves population-based methods?

<p>Nomothetic approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Study Notes

Personality Traits and their Cross-Cultural Replication

  • Openness to experience includes facets like fantasy, aesthetic appreciation, and creativity.
  • Emic approach is culture-specific, while etic approach is expert-driven and back-translation is used to check for meaning equivalence.
  • Agreeableness and conscientiousness were added later to the Big-5 personality traits.
  • Clinical and criminal screening involves nomothetic (population-based) and ideographic (individual-based) approaches.
  • Cattell's Specification Equation aims to distill personality into a single number.
  • Alternative lexical models were developed by factor analysis.
  • The abridged Big-5 dimensional circumplex is a circular model that maps facets onto two dimensions.
  • The Big-6 HEXACO model includes honesty/humility, explaining unaccounted variance in the Big-5.
  • The Big-5 has comprehensive coverage, but dimensions are not entirely orthogonal and need theoretical updating.
  • The Dark Triad encompasses narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, with subclinical levels existing in the general population.
  • Narcissism includes grandiose and vulnerable facets, measured using tools like NPI and PNI.
  • Psychopathy consists of primary and secondary traits, measured using Levenson’s Self-report Psychopathy Scale and MACH-4.

Personality Traits and their Cross-Cultural Replication

  • Openness to experience includes facets like fantasy, aesthetic appreciation, and creativity.
  • Emic approach is culture-specific, while etic approach is expert-driven and back-translation is used to check for meaning equivalence.
  • Agreeableness and conscientiousness were added later to the Big-5 personality traits.
  • Clinical and criminal screening involves nomothetic (population-based) and ideographic (individual-based) approaches.
  • Cattell's Specification Equation aims to distill personality into a single number.
  • Alternative lexical models were developed by factor analysis.
  • The abridged Big-5 dimensional circumplex is a circular model that maps facets onto two dimensions.
  • The Big-6 HEXACO model includes honesty/humility, explaining unaccounted variance in the Big-5.
  • The Big-5 has comprehensive coverage, but dimensions are not entirely orthogonal and need theoretical updating.
  • The Dark Triad encompasses narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, with subclinical levels existing in the general population.
  • Narcissism includes grandiose and vulnerable facets, measured using tools like NPI and PNI.
  • Psychopathy consists of primary and secondary traits, measured using Levenson’s Self-report Psychopathy Scale and MACH-4.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser