Week 1: Understanding the Self Quiz

What should you do to reverse the score of an item on the OCEAN scale?

Subtract 6 from the score

What does a low score on Extraversion indicate?

Introversion

Which items need to be reversed in the scoring process?

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

What does a score of 19-20 represent on the OCEAN scale?

Extremely high levels of that trait Signup and view all the answers

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

High openness Signup and view all the answers

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

Compare to the norms Signup and view all the answers

What is self-concept?

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

How does self-concept change with age?

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

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

Membership in social groups like British or Republican Signup and view all the answers

What does the relational self primarily focus on?

Relationships with significant others Signup and view all the answers

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

Becomes malleable and less detailed Signup and view all the answers

What is the individual self defined by?

Attributes and personality traits that differentiate us from others Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding oneself important?

It provides a sense of purpose Signup and view all the answers

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

Physical features Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between self and personality?

Self and personality reflect our behaviors and experiences Signup and view all the answers

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

Physical features Signup and view all the answers

How do different personality theories view the definition of personality?

Different views exist among personality theories on defining personality Signup and view all the answers

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

Use of cosmetics Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'personality' etymologically derive from?

'Personality' comes from the word 'persona' Signup and view all the answers

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

They alter behavior from time to time Signup and view all the answers

How does self-understanding affect relationships?

It leads to healthier relationships Signup and view all the answers

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

Cultural beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'per

{'per'sonare': 'to look through'} 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?

Brain stimulation Signup and view all the answers

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

Five-Factor Model Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of trait psychology?

Analyzing consistent patterns of thoughts and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

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

People are heavily influenced by situational forces Signup and view all the answers

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

Five Signup and view all the answers

What do personality traits imply according to the text?

Consistency and stability in behavior Signup and view all the answers

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

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