Robbins/Judge Chapter 5 Quiz

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According to Gordon Allport, ________ is defined as 'the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment.'

  • Values
  • Beliefs
  • Personality (correct)
  • Attitudes
  • Perceptions

________ is the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others.

  • Skill
  • Talent
  • Knowledge
  • Intelligence
  • Personality (correct)

Which of the following statements is true about personality?

  • Personality is the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others. (correct)
  • Personality is static.
  • The most common means of measuring personality is through personal interviews.
  • Personality is independent of environmental factors.
  • Personality is not affected by hereditary factors.

Marshall and Joe are brothers. What is the role that genetics has likely played in the personalities of the two brothers?

<p>Even split, genetics and life experience have shaped them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to research, which of the following factors is most likely to influence personality?

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

Personality appears to be a result of both hereditary and environmental factors but research has tended to support the importance of the environment over heredity.

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

Define personality.

<p>According to Gordon Allport, personality is 'the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment.' It encompasses the ways an individual interacts with others and is often described in terms of measurable traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the '________' type are practical and prefer routine and order.

<p>Sensing (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the '________' type are flexible and spontaneous.

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

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the 'judging' type ________.

<p>Want control and prefer their world to be ordered and structured (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the 'intuitive' type ________.

<p>Rely on unconscious processes and look at the 'big picture' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the ________ type are visionaries.

<p>INTJ (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator classifies people in all of the following categories except ________.

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

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Study Notes

Personality Concepts

  • Gordon Allport defines personality as the dynamic organization within an individual that influences unique adaptations to the environment.
  • Personality encompasses the total ways an individual reacts and interacts with others.

Heredity and Environment

  • Research indicates a significant role of heredity in personality development, alongside environmental factors.
  • Environmental influences have been historically considered more impactful than genetics, which is now disputed.

Personality Traits

  • Traits are enduring characteristics that help describe an individual's behaviors, like shy or ambitious.
  • Consistency of behavior across different situations signifies the importance of a trait in personality assessment.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

  • The MBTI classifies individuals into different types based on personality characteristics.
  • Sensing type individuals prefer routine and order, while perceiving types are flexible and spontaneous.
  • Judging types desire control and structured environments, contrasting with intuitive types who focus on the big picture.

Specific MBTI Types

  • The INTJ type is characterized as visionaries with original ideas, being critical and determined.
  • MBTI does not categorize people as independent or dependent.

Measurement of Personality

  • One of the common methods for measuring personality is through personal interviews.
  • Personality traits are essential for understanding individual behavior in various contexts.

Genetics and Personality Development

  • Both genetics and life experiences contribute to personality. The influence of genetics is significant but not singular.
  • Environmental interaction, including upbringing, significantly shapes personality alongside genetic factors.

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