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

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

<p>High openness (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-concept?

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

What does the relational self primarily focus on?

<p>Relationships with significant others (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the individual self defined by?

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

Why is understanding oneself important?

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

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

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

What is the relationship between self and personality?

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

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

<p>Physical features (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the word 'personality' etymologically derive from?

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

How does self-understanding affect relationships?

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

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

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

What does 'per

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

What is the main focus of trait psychology?

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

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

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

What do personality traits imply according to the text?

<p>Consistency and stability in behavior (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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