Week 1: Understanding the Self Quiz
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What should you do to reverse the score of an item on the OCEAN scale?

  • Add 6 to the score
  • Keep the score as is
  • Subtract 6 from the score (correct)
  • Double the score
  • What does a low score on Extraversion indicate?

  • High assertiveness
  • Introversion (correct)
  • High agreeableness
  • Low energy levels
  • Which items need to be reversed in the scoring process?

  • 1, 2, 3
  • 5, 10, 15
  • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 (correct)
  • 6, 7, 8
  • What does a score of 19-20 represent on the OCEAN scale?

    <p>Extremely high levels of that trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone scores a total of 32 on Openness, what does this suggest?

    <p>High openness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after adding up the scores for each OCEAN scale?

    <p>Compare to the norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is self-concept?

    <p>A mental picture of who we are as a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does self-concept change with age?

    <p>It becomes more detailed and organized as people form a better idea of who they are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of the collective self?

    <p>Membership in social groups like British or Republican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the relational self primarily focus on?

    <p>Relationships with significant others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does self-concept tend to change as people go through self-discovery and identity formation?

    <p>Becomes malleable and less detailed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the individual self defined by?

    <p>Attributes and personality traits that differentiate us from others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding oneself important?

    <p>It provides a sense of purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one factor that influences an individual's personality according to the text?

    <p>Physical features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between self and personality?

    <p>Self and personality reflect our behaviors and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor inherited from parents can impact how a person appears and behaves?

    <p>Physical features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do different personality theories view the definition of personality?

    <p>Different views exist among personality theories on defining personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest can change physical features and consequently affect personality?

    <p>Use of cosmetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'personality' etymologically derive from?

    <p>'Personality' comes from the word 'persona'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do situational factors affect an individual's behavior according to the text?

    <p>They alter behavior from time to time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does self-understanding affect relationships?

    <p>It leads to healthier relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is traditionally considered a major determinant of an individual's personality?

    <p>Cultural beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'per

    <p>{'per'sonare': 'to look through'}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does the ESB research suggest might lead to a better understanding of human personality and behavior?

    <p>Brain stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model includes five broad traits that can be remembered with the acronym OCEAN?

    <p>Five-Factor Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of trait psychology?

    <p>Analyzing consistent patterns of thoughts and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common criticism of the trait concept mentioned in the text?

    <p>People are heavily influenced by situational forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many major traits are included in the Big Five personality traits?

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

    What do personality traits imply according to the text?

    <p>Consistency and stability in behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the Big Five model, what do some trait theorists argue?

    <p>Certain traits cannot be fully captured by the Big Five model</p> Signup and view all the answers

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