30 Questions
Which approach does the only personality theorist adhere to?
Idiographic
Who incorporated psychoanalytic theories into personality psychology?
Murray
What was the main method of measurement preferred by psychologists in the early 20th century?
Rating scales and questionnaires
What was the most frequently studied topic in personality psychology in the early 20th century?
Traits
What movement arose as a revolt against the 18th century 'age of reason'?
Romantic movement
What concept did Sir Francis Galton emphasize in relation to personality?
Measurement
What was the social and political context during the 'cognitive revolution' in the 1950s - 1960s?
Cold War
What was the main focus of personality psychology by the end of WWII?
Traits
What did the intellectual antecedents of the 19th century emphasize in relation to personality?
Measurement
What is the term used to describe the dimensions along which people differ from each other?
Nomothetic
Which method allows for in-depth evaluation of a single case and generates hypotheses?
Case Study Method
Which criteria of a 'good' theory refers to the theory being clear, logical, and consistent?
Coherence
Which variable is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment?
Independent variable
Which criteria of a 'good' theory refers to the theory dealing with important and meaningful issues?
Relevance
Which method involves statistical analysis of data to reveal statistical significance?
Statistical Analysis of Data
Which criteria of a 'good' theory refers to the theory being based on empirical observation and confirming/refuting predictions?
Compatibility
Which variable is measured or observed in an experiment?
Dependent variable
Which criteria of a 'good' theory refers to the theory being successful in generating new ideas and research?
Predictive Power
Which method involves experiments and control groups?
Experiments
Which criteria of a 'good' theory refers to the theory providing useful information for everyday life?
Usefulness
According to the text, which approach to personality focuses on the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to the environment?
Trait Approach
Who is associated with the Psychoanalytic Approach to personality?
Sigmund Freud
Which approach to personality focuses on consistent behavior patterns and intrapersonal processes originating within the individual?
Trait Approach
Who is associated with the Trait Approach to personality?
Raymond Cattell
Which approach to personality focuses on temperament theory?
Biological Approach
Who is associated with the Humanistic Approach to personality?
Carl Rogers
Which approach to personality focuses on the study of behavior and social learning?
Behavioral/Social Learning Approach
Who is associated with the Cognitive Approach to personality?
George Kelly
Who provided the definition of personality as 'that which permits a prediction of what a person will do in a given situation'?
Raymond Cattell
According to the text, why study the history of modern personality theory and research?
To gain insights into the development of personality theories
Test your knowledge on personality theories and definitions with this quiz! Explore different approaches to understanding personality and learn about the historical development of modern personality theory and research. Challenge yourself to identify key concepts and definitions in the field of personality psychology.
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