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Which personality trait is associated with volume in brain regions involved in empathy and social cognition?
Which personality trait is associated with volume in brain regions involved in empathy and social cognition?
- Neuroticism
- Agreeableness (correct)
- Conscientiousness
- Openness
Which brain structure is implicated in the covariation with Neuroticism?
Which brain structure is implicated in the covariation with Neuroticism?
- Lateral prefrontal cortex
- Hippocampus
- Thalamus
- Amygdala (correct)
What is the primary issue raised regarding the ecological validity of the study by DeYoung et al (2010)?
What is the primary issue raised regarding the ecological validity of the study by DeYoung et al (2010)?
- Differences in groups (correct)
- Reductionist approach
- Lack of individual differences between people
- Assuming universalness and generalizing
What is a disadvantage associated with objective personality measures?
What is a disadvantage associated with objective personality measures?
Which approach acknowledges the influence of social or cultural factors on behavior?
Which approach acknowledges the influence of social or cultural factors on behavior?
What type of questions are used in objective personality assessments?
What type of questions are used in objective personality assessments?
What term refers to the beliefs about existence and reality embedded in psychological theories?
What term refers to the beliefs about existence and reality embedded in psychological theories?
In the context of psychological research, why is it important to consider both ontological and epistemological assumptions?
In the context of psychological research, why is it important to consider both ontological and epistemological assumptions?
What is a key consideration when examining different theories and methods in psychology?
What is a key consideration when examining different theories and methods in psychology?
How do different theories and methods in psychology contribute to the understanding of human behavior?
How do different theories and methods in psychology contribute to the understanding of human behavior?
What is a central question in the study of psychodynamic personalities according to the text?
What is a central question in the study of psychodynamic personalities according to the text?
'Psychoanalysis' as introduced in the text is primarily concerned with:
'Psychoanalysis' as introduced in the text is primarily concerned with:
Which of the following statements about 'abnormal' personalities is true?
Which of the following statements about 'abnormal' personalities is true?
At what stage of life do most people's personalities become relatively stable?
At what stage of life do most people's personalities become relatively stable?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of 'average' personalities?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of 'average' personalities?
Based on the text, what does psychoanalysis assume about the nature of personality?
Based on the text, what does psychoanalysis assume about the nature of personality?
What is the discussion question posed at the end of the text?
What is the discussion question posed at the end of the text?
What topic will be covered in the next week's lecture?
What topic will be covered in the next week's lecture?
