The Big 5 Model of Personality Quiz
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Which letter in the OCEAN acronym represents how willing we are to engage in new experiences?

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    • Which letter in the OCEAN acronym represents how outgoing and sociable we are?

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  • E (correct)

    • Which letter in the OCEAN acronym represents how organized and disciplined we are?

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  • C (correct)
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    • Which one of these is a correct statement about cultural attitudes around casual sex and gender?

    <p>Norms that discourage women from casual sex are slowly changing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cultural attitudes around casual sex different for men and women?

    <p>Cultural norms emphasize men's purity but women's sexual experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cultural norms about parenthood related to attitudes towards casual sex?

    <p>Cultural norms about parenthood place more responsibility on mothers than fathers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cultural attitudes around casual sex heavily gendered?

    <p>Cultural norms discourage casual sex regardless of gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of cultural norms on casual sex for men and women?

    <p>Cultural norms discourage casual sex regardless of gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cultural attitudes towards casual sex for women changing?

    <p>Cultural norms are shifting to resemble masculine norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hamilton’s inequality, Don will most likely exhibit prosocial or helping behavior if which of the following occurs?

    <p>It will benefit himself or his sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hamilton’s inequality, Don will most likely exhibit prosocial or helping behavior if which of the following occurs?

    <p>It will benefit his best friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hamilton’s inequality, Don will most likely exhibit prosocial or helping behavior if which of the following occurs?

    <p>It will benefit a stranger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, what type of love is shared between best friends who see each other at their emotional worst but make a conscious decision to stick together no matter what?

    <p>b. companionate love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, what type of love is based on passion and commitment, but lacks intimacy?

    <p>a. fatuous love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, what type of love is based solely on intimacy without passion or commitment?

    <p>c. liking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is likely to happen to Kyle's aggression levels after starting testosterone?

    <p>b. Decrease slightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kyle's gender identity?

    <p>a. Transgender man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Kyle taking testosterone?

    <p>b. To transition to a different gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to evolutionary theory, women's level of parental investment means that the best sexual strategy for females is to ______.

    <p>c. diversify genetic combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best sexual strategy for females according to evolutionary theory?

    <p>c. diversify genetic combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on evolutionary theory, what should females do to have the best sexual strategy?

    <p>c. diversify genetic combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the environmental cues for aggression related to one another?

    <p>Each environmental cue modulates aggression in a unique way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cultural attitudes and the environmental cues for aggression, according to the text?

    <p>Cultural attitudes have no impact on the environmental cues for aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individuals are the environmental cues for aggression absent in, according to the text?

    <p>Individuals without learned associations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hamilton's inequality (assuming everything else is equal), who is Tanesha most likely to help?

    <p>b. cousin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hamilton's inequality (assuming everything else is equal), who is Tanesha least likely to help?

    <p>a. stepfather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hamilton's inequality (assuming everything else is equal), who is Tanesha more likely to help, her son or her brother-in-law?

    <p>a. son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is typically required in long-term helping situations, such as caring for an older parent?

    <p>Communion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does agency refer to in the context of long-term helping situations?

    <p>Having a sense of control and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gender socialization in long-term helping situations?

    <p>It influences cultural norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about testosterone and aggression is most accurate?

    <p>Testosterone levels have a causative influence on instances of aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between increased testosterone and aggression?

    <p>Increased testosterone is associated with behaviors that frequently overlap with aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender differences in aggression are supported by the association between large amounts of testosterone and aggression?

    <p>Gender differences in aggression are supported by the association between large amounts of testosterone and aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, an individual with an avoidant/fearful attachment style would most likely struggle to develop what component of love?

    <p>a. intimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, what are the three components of love?

    <p>d. passion, intimacy, commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, which component of love is characterized by the intense physical and emotional desire for the other person?

    <p>b. passion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the concept of some apartments being more likely to be passed than others in the Westgate experiment?

    <p>c. physical distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Westgate experiment, what does the similarity-attraction hypothesis refer to?

    <p>b. The idea that people are more attracted to others who are similar to themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does the misattribution of arousal refer to in the Westgate experiment?

    <p>d. The misinterpretation of the cause of physiological arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Brian often secretly helps out families in his community because it's 'the right thing to do.' Brian is high in ______.

    <p>c. moral integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait best describes Brian based on the given information?

    <p>c. moral integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Brian to help families in his community?

    <p>c. moral integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would be considered part of the 'routes' phase in the General Aggression Model (GAM)?

    <p>A potential aggressor sees someone else's complaint as an insult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of the 'routes' phase in the General Aggression Model (GAM)?

    <p>A potential aggressor sees someone else's complaint as an insult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of aggression development in the General Aggression Model (GAM) involves interpreting and evaluating the situation?

    <p>Routes phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you take responsibility for helping someone, what will happen?

    <p>The situation will definitely improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or False: Taking responsibility for helping someone will not improve the situation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of taking responsibility for helping someone?

    <p>The situation will definitely improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits is most important for careers that require high levels of collaboration and teamwork?

    <p>Communion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'communion' refer to in the context of collaboration and teamwork?

    <p>The ability to connect with and understand others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is most closely related to careers that require high levels of collaboration and teamwork?

    <p>Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is most important for careers that require high levels of collaboration and teamwork?

    <p>Communion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gender socialization in long-term helping situations?

    <p>It promotes prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, what are the three components of love?

    <p>Passion, commitment, and intimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    OCEAN Acronym

    • Openness represents willingness to engage in new experiences.
    • Extraversion signifies how outgoing and sociable an individual is.
    • Conscientiousness reflects organization and discipline.

    Cultural Attitudes Around Casual Sex

    • Cultural attitudes towards casual sex can differ significantly based on gender; men may be viewed more positively than women in similar contexts.
    • Norms around parenthood influence attitudes towards casual sex, with expectations of commitment impacting perceptions for both genders.
    • Gender heavily shapes cultural attitudes toward casual sex; women may face stigma while men's behavior may be normalized.
    • Cultural norms can impose different consequences and expectations for men and women regarding casual sex.
    • Changing cultural attitudes increasingly support women's agency in casual sexual relationships, moving away from traditional stigmas.

    Hamilton’s Inequality

    • Don is likely to exhibit prosocial behavior when he perceives a genetic connection to the recipient of his help.
    • Helping behaviors are more pronounced towards kin, aligning with evolutionary theories related to genetic investment.

    Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love

    • Liking is characterized by intimacy present in friendships where individuals support each other emotionally.
    • Romantic love combines passion and commitment but often lacks intimacy.
    • Infatuation is solely based on passion without commitment or intimacy.

    Aggression and Testosterone

    • Aggression levels in individuals like Kyle may increase upon starting testosterone therapy.
    • Kyle identifies as male and takes testosterone as part of gender transition.
    • Evolutionary theory suggests that women's high parental investment should lead to strategies focusing on selective mating.

    Environmental Cues for Aggression

    • Environmental cues for aggression are interconnected, often defined by cultural expectations and norms.
    • Individuals who have difficulty interpreting aggression cues may lack experience or social support networks.

    Hamilton’s Inequality Application

    • Tanesha is most likely to help a close relative, such as her child, and least likely to help distant relatives or acquaintances.
    • The likelihood of Tanesha assisting her son over her brother-in-law reflects familial priority in prosocial behavior.

    Long-term Helping Situations

    • Empathy is critical in long-term helping contexts, especially when caring for aging parents.
    • Agency refers to the individual's ability and willingness to take responsibility for helping others.
    • Gender socialization plays a significant role by shaping expectations and norms about caregiving behaviors.

    Aggression and Collaboration

    • Higher testosterone levels have been shown to correlate with increased aggression, supported by evidence of gender differences in aggressive behavior.
    • The 'routes' phase in the General Aggression Model (GAM) involves initial responses to aggression triggers, such as stimuli and situational contexts.
    • Misattribution of arousal can impact perceptions and reactions in situations, influencing aggression outcomes.
    • Taking responsibility for helping can positively affect outcomes and improve situations, showing the impact of individual accountability.

    Collaboration and Teamwork

    • Traits such as agreeableness and relational skills are vital in careers that demand high collaboration.
    • Communion refers to the focus on relationships and connection in collaborative environments.
    • Careers that involve teamwork often require a balance of assertiveness and cooperative traits for effective functioning.

    Components of Love According to Sternberg

    • Sternberg identifies three primary components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment, each contributing differently to various forms of love.

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    Test your knowledge on the Big 5 Model of personality with this quiz! Find out which letter in the OCEAN acronym represents our willingness to engage in new experiences.

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