Personality Traits and Brain Structures Study Analysis
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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?

  • 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)?

  • 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?

    <p>Lack of clarity in question interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach acknowledges the influence of social or cultural factors on behavior?

    <p>Interactionist approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions are used in objective personality assessments?

    <p>Questions with standard scoring keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the beliefs about existence and reality embedded in psychological theories?

    <p>Epistemological assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of psychological research, why is it important to consider both ontological and epistemological assumptions?

    <p>To interpret evidence and data accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when examining different theories and methods in psychology?

    <p>Validity of the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different theories and methods in psychology contribute to the understanding of human behavior?

    <p>By highlighting strengths, gaps, and weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central question in the study of psychodynamic personalities according to the text?

    <p>'Is unconscious mind the driving force of personality?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Psychoanalysis' as introduced in the text is primarily concerned with:

    <p>Uncovering unconscious motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about 'abnormal' personalities is true?

    <p>They have difficulty living with their own personality traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of life do most people's personalities become relatively stable?

    <p>Mid 20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of 'average' personalities?

    <p>Difficulty in getting along with most people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what does psychoanalysis assume about the nature of personality?

    <p>It assumes that we have a darker, unconscious aspect to our personality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the discussion question posed at the end of the text?

    <p>Is the unconscious 'mind' the driving force of personality?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What topic will be covered in the next week's lecture?

    <p>Human intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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