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Section 2 Revel Multiple Choice Assessment Questions.........................................................................22End-of-Module Quiz ..............................................................................................................................22End-of-Chapter Quiz ..............................................................................................................................25

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Chapter 1Understanding Yourself and

Learning Objective Factual Conceptual AppliedLearning Objective 1.1 Multiple Choice 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 13 14, 15 3, 4Short Answer 51, 54 52, 55 53Essay 71, 73 72

Learning Objective 1.2 Multiple Choice 17, 20, 21, 24 16, 18, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30 23, 26, 27, 29

Short Answer 56, 57, 61 58, 59, 60Essay 74, 75, 77 76

Learning Objective 1.3 Multiple Choice 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44

36, 40, 43, 45, 46, 50 37, 47, 48, 49

Short Answer62, 63, 67

64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70

Essay 78 79, 80

Chapter 1 Understanding Yourself and Others Test Item File

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which famous corporateleader is/was known to walk around barefoot, to experiment with drugs, and to follow an extreme vegan diet?a. Bill Gatesb. Mark Zuckerbergc. Jack Dorseyd. Steve Jobs

Answer: D: Steve JobsDifficulty: 1 Page: 3Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

2. Which famous corporate leader is detail oriented, mathematical, precise, and introverted?a. Bill Gatesb. Mark Zuckerberg c. Jack Dorsey d. Steve Jobs

Answer: A: Bill GatesDifficulty: 1 Page: 4Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

3. Dr. Browning is a psychologist who is researching the topic of longevity.She is interested in exploring the attributes of centenarians (people who live past the age of 99).Dr. Browning is likely studying __________.a. the human genomeb. human geographyc. abnormal psychologyd. personality

Answer: D: personalityDifficulty: 3 Page: 4Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

4. Kymberly is a worrier. She feels anxious whenever she has to be in a crowd, and if her boyfriend is late to pick her up, she is certain he’s been in a car accident. These thoughts and behaviors form her __________.a. personalityb. cognitionc. schemad. disposition

Answer: A: personalityDifficulty: 1



Page: 4Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

5. Personality is someone’s behavior, feelings,and __________.a. genesb. moodc. thoughtsd. talents

Answer: C: thoughtsDifficulty: 1Page: 4–5Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

6. __________ is used to describe a person’s typical pattern of behavior, feelings, and thoughts a. Schemab. Dispositionc. Personalityd. Cognition

Answer: C: PersonalityDifficulty: 1 Page: 4–5Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

7. Neuroscientists study __________. a. how people’s personalities changes as they grow olderb. the relationship between personality traits and mental healthc. thepersonality traits of good workersd. if we can seepersonality in the structures of the brain

Answer: D: if we can seepersonality in the structures of the brainDifficulty: 2 Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

8. Developmental psychologistsstudy __________. a. how people’s personalities changes as they grow olderb. the relationship between personality traits and mental healthc. thepersonality traits of good workersd. if we can see personality in the structures of the brain

Answer: A: how people’s personalities changes as they grow olderDifficulty: 2 Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

9. Clinical psychologistsstudy __________. a. how people’s personalities changes as they grow older



b. the relationship between personality traits and mental healthc. thepersonality traits of good workersd. if we can seepersonality in the structures of the brain

Answer: B: the relationship between personality traits and mental healthDifficulty: 2 Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

10. Industrial-organizational psychologists study __________. a. how people’s personalities changes as they grow olderb. the relationship between personality traits and mental healthc. thepersonality traits of good workersd. if we can seepersonality in the structures of the brain

Answer: C: thepersonality traits of good workersDifficulty: 2 Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

11. Personality psychology is considered a(n) __________ topic because of its relationship to other areas within psychology.a. borderlineb. hubc. marginald. esoteric

Answer: B: hubDifficulty: 1 Page:6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

12. _________ psychology is a field that deals with fundamental questions about who we are and how we got that way.a. Cognitive b. Industrial c. Personality d. Environmental

Answer: C: PersonalityDifficulty: 1 Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

13. Consider what you know about studying personality. Identify the true statement.a. You will not learn how to improve your personality. b. You can only learn about the personality of others—not your own.c. You can gain an understanding of your own personality and those of your

relatives.d. Theories are irrelevant to the study of personality.

Answer: C: You can gain an understanding of your own personality and those of your relatives.



Difficulty: 1Page: 7Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

14. Consider what you know about personality questionnaires. Identify the true statement.a. Your results will tell you if you are above or below average for different traits.b. Questionnaires are not a good way to assess personality.c. You won’t be able to learn very much about yourself.d. There are no valid questionnaires being used by researchers today.

Answer: A: Your results will tell you if you are above or below average for different traits.Difficulty: 2 Page: 7Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

15. How can learning about personality psychology help you in your day-to-day life?a. It may help me to get a job.b. It may help me to choose a career.c. It can help me to be a better driver.d. It can help me to choose healthy foods.

Answer: B: It may help me to choose a career.Difficulty: 2Page: 7–8Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

16. Which word applies to Frank, a person who is shy and reserved?a. introversionb. agreeablenessc. conscientiousnessd. openness to experience

Answer: A: introversionDifficulty: 1Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

17. Which of the personality traits means being outgoing and assertive?a. extraversionb. agreeablenessc. conscientiousnessd. openness to experience

Answer: A: extraversionDifficulty: 1 Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

18. The opposite of __________ is extraversion.a. conscientiousness



b. introversion c. agreeablenessd. openness to experience

Answer: B: introversionDifficulty: 2 Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

19. The opposite of __________ is shyness.a. conscientiousnessb. agreeablenessc. extraversiond. openness to experience

Answer: C: extraversionDifficulty: 2 Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

20. Bill Gates is considered to be a(n) ________.a. hermitb. introvertc. extravert d. narcissist

Answer: B: introvertDifficulty: 1Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

21. Steve Jobs was considered to be a(n) ________.a. hermitb. introvertc. extravertd. narcissist

Answer: C: extravertDifficulty: 1Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

22. Jirehis friendly and talkative. She is considered outgoing and has many friends. Jirehis probably a(n) __________.a. extravertb. introvertc. neuroticd. hermit

Answer: A: extravertDifficulty: 2Page: 8



Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

23. Which statement about extraversionis false?a. Extraverts have manyfriends on Facebook.b. Extraverts are more likely to follow the rules than introverts.c. Extraverts send text messages frequently.d. Extraverts are outgoing.

Answer: B: Extraverts are more likely to follow the rules than introverts.Difficulty: 1Page: 9Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

24. Does personality predict whether someone uses a PC or a Mac?a. yes, alwaysb. noc. yes, but only sometimesd. rarely

Answer: B: noDifficulty: 2 Page:9Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

25. Jacques’s office has a comfortable guest chair and candy. His desk has a pile of papers on it. Jacques is probably __________.a. a hermitb. an introvertc. neuroticd. an extravert

Answer: D: an extravertDifficulty: 2 Page:9–10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

26. Jerald just updated his Facebook status; he wrote, “I just finished reading a great book. I wish there was a sequel.”Based on what you know about the personality research into social media habits, Jerald is probably a(n) __________.a. hermitb. introvertc. extravert d. narcissist

Answer: B: introvertDifficulty: 3Page: 9–10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply



27. Katelyn just updated her Facebook status. She wrote, “Thanks girl for the amazing birthday party!It was a blast!”Based on what you know about the personality research into social media habits, Katelyn is probably a(n) __________.a. hermitb. introvertc. extravert d. narcissist

Answer: C: extravertDifficulty: 3Page: 9–10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

28. It would be unusual for an extravert to post __________ on Facebook.a. “I enjoy being a leader.”b. “Let’s go out dancing!”c. “Ihate working on a group project.”d. “I love being in a crowded place!”

Answer: C: “I hate working on a group project.”Difficulty: 1Page: 9–10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

29. Erik loves to be with people and is often happy and smiling.He tends to speak loudly and when he walks, he swings his arms back and forth. Erik is probably ________.a. a hermitb. an introvertc. neuroticd. an extravert

Answer: D: an extravertDifficulty: 3Page: 10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

30. __________ people are more likely to post negative Facebook updates.a. Anxiousb. Extravertedc. Introvertedd. Conscientious

Answer: A: AnxiousDifficulty: 2Page: 11Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

31. Which social psychologist conducted a famous study thatfound that most men would obey an experimenter’s orders to administer a high level of shock?a. Sigmund Freudb. Philip Zimbardo



c. Walter Mischeld. Stanley Milgram

Answer: D: Stanley MilgramDifficulty: 2 Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

32. Which psychologist argued that the effect of personality on one’s behaviorswas too small to matter?a. Sigmund Freudb. Philip Zimbardoc. Walter Mischeld. Stanley Milgram

Answer: C: Walter MischelDifficulty: 2 Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

33. In the 1960s, social psychologists began studying what is called the __________, which is the idea that other people and the physical environment surrounding a person have powerful effects on that person’s behavior.a. personal environment b. human genomec. bystander effectd. situation

Answer: D: situationDifficulty: 1 Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

34. After the famous experiment thatfound that most men would obey an experimenter’s orders to administer a high level of shock to another person, what did further research discover?a. A person’s personality could predict who would obey.b. A person’s personality had no effect on who would obey.c. The participants had been told they would receive the shock if they didn’t obey.d. The experiment was invalid.

Answer: A: A person’s personality could predict who would obey.Difficulty: 1Page:12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember



35. The view that stable personality traits predict behavior versus the view that personality does not really exist and the circumstances are much more important is called the _________ debate.a. nature-nurtureb. situation-personc. person-situationd. extraversion-introversion

Answer: C: person-situationDifficulty: 1Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

36. Simone believes that people have consistent behavioral tendencies across situations.She is on the __________ side of the debate.a. situation b. nature c. nurtured. person

Answer: D: personDifficulty: 2Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

37. Robertobelieves that people do not have consistent behavioral tendencies across situations.He is on the __________ side of the debate.a. situation b. nature c. nurtured. person

Answer: A: situationDifficulty: 2Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

38. The question of the situation caused a crisis in the field of psychology during the __________.a. 1940sb. 1950sc. 1960sd. 1970s

Answer: C: 1960sDifficulty: 1Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.



Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

39. The disagreement between researchers who believe that genetics cause personality traits versus the researchers who believe that the environment causes personality traits is called the _________ debate.a. nature-nurtureb. situation-personc. person-situationd. extraversion-introversion

Answer: A: nature-nurtureDifficulty: 1Page: 12–13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

40. Social psychological researchers have found that__________.a. only the situation influences a person’s behaviorb. only personality influences a person’s behaviorc. nature, but not nurture, influences people’s behaviord. both the situation and one’s personality influence a person’s behavior

Answer:D: both the situation and one’s personality influence a person’s behaviorDifficulty: 2Page: 13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

41. On aquestionnaire that measures personality, responders report their ___________ traits and behaviors.a. preferredb. least preferredc. unusuald. usual

Answer: D: usualDifficulty: 1 Page: 13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

42. _________ is the personality trait that incudes being neat, organized, and achievement motivated.a. Agreeablenessb. Conscientiousnessc. Openness to experience d. Extraversion

Answer: B: ConscientiousnessDifficulty: 1 Page: 14



Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

43. Conscientious Cary will likely _________.a. be late on a rare occasionb. always be latec. never be lated. not apologize when late.

Answer: A: be late on a rare occasionDifficulty: 2Page: 14Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

44. Psychologists now believe that the __________ and __________ work together to shape behavior.a. chance; circumstanceb. human; animalc. person; situationd. psychology; personality

Answer: C: person; situationDifficulty: 1Page: 15Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

45. You and your friends go to different colleges. Over time, you notice that your friends seem much different fromwhen you were in high school. This is an example of __________.a. personality being impacted by experiencesb. people responding differently to the same situationc. people choosingtheir situationd. people changing the situations they enter

Answer: A: personality being impacted by experiencesDifficulty: 2 Page: 15Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

46. Some of your friends thrive on going to parties, whereas others refuse to attend or put in an appearance and leave quickly. This is an example of __________.a. personality being impacted by experiencesb. people responding differently to the same situationc. people choosing their situationd. people changing the situations they enter

Answer: B: people responding differently to the same situationDifficulty: 2



Page: 15–16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

47. Renee is making positive changes in order to become more successful. She is working with a therapist to bolster her self-control and manage her emotions. What is she trying to change? a. her situationb. her historyc. her personalityd. her career

Answer: C: her personalityDifficulty: 3Page: 15–16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

48. Ronald has been hanging out with the wrong crowd and driving drunk. He realizes that his behavior needs to change. He starts to avoid his old friends and stops driving after he drinks. He joins a ball team to make new friends. What is Ronald trying to change? a. his situationb. his historyc. his personalityd. his career

Answer: A: his situationDifficulty: 3Page: 15–16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

49. Leyla is having a serious conversation with a friend when someone else unexpectedly walks in.Leyla must instantly decide whether to put the conversation on hold or to include the other person. This is an example of __________.a. personality being impacted by experiencesb. people responding differently to the same situationc. people choosing their situationd. people changing the situations they enter

Answer: D: people changing the situations they enterDifficulty: 2 Page: 16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

50. You choose to get a massage on a Saturday afternoon while your friend goes skydiving. This is an example of __________.a. personality being impacted by experiencesb. people responding differently to the same situation



c. people choosing their situationd. people changing the situations they enter

Answer: C: people choosing their situationDifficulty: 2 Page: 16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

Short Answer Questions

51. Define personality.Answer: Personality is someone’s usual pattern of behavior, feelings, and thoughts.Page: 4–5Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

52. What does “usual” mean when referencing someone’s “usual pattern of behavior, feelings, and thoughts?”Answer: Usual means how someone typically acts across time and situations.Page: 5Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

53. What factors shape a person’spersonality?Answer: Personality is shaped by many factors, including genetics, parents, peers, birth order, and culture.Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

54. What is personality psychology?Answer: Personality psychology deals with the fundamental questions about who we are and how we got that way.It touches on topics that are studied in many different fieldsof psychology.Page: 6Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Remember

55. What other branches of psychology are influenced by personality psychology?Answer: The other branches of psychology influenced by personality psychology are clinical psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, neuroscience, social psychology, and developmental psychology.Page: 6–7Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

56. What does extraversion mean?



Answer: Extraversion means how outgoing, assertive, and talkative someone is. It is the opposite of introversion.Page:8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

57. What does introversion mean?Answer: Introversion means how shy and reserved someone is; it is the opposite of extraversion.Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

58.Is an introvert generally someone who enjoys giving a speech? Explain.Answer: No. An introvert is unlikely to enjoy being in the spotlight and giving a speech because he or she is shy, quiet, and reserved.Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

59. Is an extravert generally someone who enjoys being on a team at work? Explain.Answer: Yes. An extravert is outgoing and talkative and would typically like being part of a team. Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

60.What wouldan extravert’s office typically have?Answer: An extravert’s office will probably have a comfortable place for a guest to sit so that people will stop by and chat.Page: 9–10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

61. Who is more likely to wear dark clothes?Answer: People who are anxious or depressed wear dark clothes more than often than others.Page: 10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

62. Describethe person-situation debate.Answer: The person-situation debate is a disagreement between researchers who hold the view that stable personality traits predict a person’s behavior and other researchers who hold the view that personality does not actually exist and the situation is much more important in determining a person’s behavior. Page: 12Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand



63. What does the nature-nurture debate question about personality?Answer: The nature-nurture debate questions whether genetics or environment bring aboutone’s personality traits.Page: 13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

64. Dr. Sampson believes that a person’s environment brings out his or her personality traits and that shy parents raise shy children because they don’t have role models who are outgoing or extroverted. Dr. Rafael counters that genetics cause most personality traits; she points out that shyness tends to run in families. What is the name of the debate in which these professionals differ and which side is each one on?Answer: They are debating nature and nurture. Dr. Sampson is on the side of nurture, and Dr. Rafael is on the side of nature.Page: 13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

65. Are people’s behaviors completely consistent?Explain.Answer: No, people’s behaviors are not completely consistent. For this reason, when measuring personality, people are asked to report their usual traits and behaviors.Page: 13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

66. Can you accurately predict one’s personality by measuring a particular behavior once instead of the average of many instances of the behavior? Explain.Answer: No.The best measure of personality is to collect information on behavior over a long period of time and across several situations so that the behavior is not influenced by an isolated event.Page: 13–14Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

67. What characteristics does aperson who is low in conscientiousness display?Answer: A person who is not conscientiouswill be messy, disorganized, late to work or school, and not achievement oriented.Page: 14Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

68. Are we “prisoners of our personality”? Explain.Answer: We are not prisoners of our personality. Our personality may impact how we would usually behave, but we can modify our personality to some extent.Page: 15



Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

69. Give an example of how people respond differently at a party.Answer: Some people will try to be the center of attentionat a partywhile others who attend will shrink into the background.Page:15–16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

70. You have alwayslived in a small Midwestern town.Your best friend moved to New York City a year ago.You were so similar when you attended high school together, but now you seem so different.How can personality be impacted by one’s environment?Answer: According to the text, the person and the situation work together to influence that person’s behavior.You and your friend’s personalities have been impacted by life experiences and the outer environment.Page: 15–16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

Essay Questions

71. Compare the personalities of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.Answer: Both men are known for being odd, but in different ways.Gates is detail-oriented and mathematical. Gates rocks back and forth as he speaks, displays little emotion, and is known for preferring email to speaking topeople.Jobs was intense and a perfectionist.He favored the totality of experience.Both men wereveryblunt.Page: 3–4Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

72. How does personality shape a person’s life?Answer: Personality shapes our lives by affecting our choice of hobbies, careers, relationships, and more.It can affect the satisfaction that we experience in our marriages andcareers as well asour physical and mental health.Page: 4Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

73. Why is personality psychology a hub topic?Answer: Personality psychology is a hub topic because it is at the center of the web of subareas within psychology, such as Industrial-organizational psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and neuroscience.Page: 6–7Learning Objective: LO1.1 Define personality.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand



74. Compare extraversion and introversion. Answer: Extraversion means that a person is outgoing, assertive, and talkative. Introversion means that a person isshy and reserved. The two terms are antonyms.Page: 8Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

75. Can observers guess your personality based on your Facebook page?Answer: Researchers have found that observers can guess someone’s personality, particularly their level of extraversion, by reviewing Facebook page. Facebook profiles and personal Web pages are usually consistent with one’s true personality.Page: 9Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

76. What kinds of things do extraverts and introverts post online?Answer: Extraverts are focused on going out, relationships, and positive emotions.They post things about the activities they do with others, such as parties, going to events,and meeting people. Introverts are more apt to post information aboutpursuits that are solitarysuch as reading or hiking alone. Page: 9–11Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

77. How does our personality show in the way wedress?Answer: Our personality shows in our physical appearance.Vain, self-centered people are more likely to wear stylish, expensive clothes and to have a well-groomed appearance. People who are depressed and anxious wear darker clothing. Page: 10Learning Objective: LO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

78. What have social psychologists found about the influences of behavior?Answer:Social psychologists have found that both the situation and one’s personalityinfluence behavior.Sometimes people can be strongly influenced by others, as Milgram found when studying obedience. Page: 12–13Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Understand

79. Compare the person-situation debate with the nature-nurture debate.Answer: Both the person-situation and the nature-nurture debates relate to the discussion of how personality develops. The person-situation debate is whether stable personality traits predict behavior or if personality does not really exist and the situation is much more important in predicting actions. The nature-nurture debate is about whether genetics or a person’s environment cause specific personality traits to emerge.Page: 12–13



Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply

80. How can the person and situation work together to influence our behavior?Answer: The person-situation interaction is when the person and situation work together to determine behavior.There are several different factors that can work together to influence behavior. These include: 1) Our personality can be impacted by our experiences. 2) Others respond differently than we do to the same situation. 3) We choose their situations. 4) We may change the situations we enter.Page: 15–16Learning Objective: LO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Apply



Revel Multiple Choice Assessment Questions

EOM_Q1.1.1What is personality? a. the influence of genetics on our behaviorb. a person’s usual pattern of behavior, feelings, and thoughtsc. how different life situations shape our behaviord. how we interact with ourfriendsAnswer: BDifficulty: EasyTopic: What is personality?Skill: REMEMBERLO1.1 Define personalityConsider this: Personality is assessed over time.

EOM_Q1.1.2What influences personality but is rarely measured or described?a. unique personal experiencesb. feelingsc. behaviord. motivationAnswer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personalityConsider this: An individual’s life influences his or her personality.

EOM_Q1.1.3What can personality predict (though not perfectly?a. how long a person will liveb. how many children a person will havec. how smart someone isd. someone’s astrological signAnswer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personalityConsider this: Personality is correlated with overall health.

EOM_Q1.1.4Personality psychology is considered a hub topic because it incorporates __________.a. intuition, emotion, and intelligenceb. neuroscience and differentfields of psychologyc. nature and nurture influencesd. common sense with scientific methodologyAnswer: B


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Chapter 1Revel Multiple Choice Assessments

Learning Objective Remember Understand Apply What Analyze Itthe Facts the Concepts You Know

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EOM_Q1.1.1 EOC_Q1.1, EOC_Q1.3, EOC_Q1.4

EOM_Q1.1.2, EOM_Q1.1.3, EOM_Q1.1.4, EOM_Q1.1.5

EOC_Q1.2, EOC_Q1.6 EOC_Q1.51.2 EOM_Q1.2.2,

EOM_Q1.2.3, EOC_Q1.7, EOC_Q1.8

EOM_Q1.2.1, EOC_Q1.9

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EOM_Q1.3.2

EOM_Q1.3.1, EOC_Q1.10, EOC_Q1.11, EOC_Q1.13

EOC_Q1.14

EOM_Q1.3.3, EOC_Q1.12, EOC_Q1.15


Revel Multiple Choice Assessment Questions

EOM_Q1.1.1What is personality? a. the influence of genetics on a person’s behaviorb. a person’s usual pattern of behavior, feelings, and thoughtsc. how different life situations shape a person’s behaviord. how people interact with their friendsAnswer: BDifficulty: EasyTopic: What is personality?Skill: REMEMBERLO1.1 Define personalityConsider This: Personality is assessed over time.

EOM_Q1.1.2What influences personality but is rarely measured or described?a. experiencesb. feelingsc. behaviord. motivationAnswer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personalityConsider this: An individual’s life influences his or her personality.

EOM_Q1.1.3Personality predict __________ (though not perfectly).a. how long a person will liveb. how many children a person will havec. how intelligent a person isd. an individual’s astrological signAnswer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personalityConsider This: Personality is correlated with overall health.

EOM_Q1.1.4Personality psychology is considered a hub topic because it incorporates __________.a. intuition, emotion, and intelligenceb. neuroscience and multiple fields in psychologyc. nature and nurture influencesd. common sense with scientific methodologyAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?



Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personalityConsider This: The study of personality can be analyzed in many different ways.

EOM_Q1.1.5Influential factors in the shaping of personality __________.a. include genetics, parents, peers, and cultureb. are almost exclusively geneticc. are almost exclusively from the environmentd. occur mainly in the first six months of lifeAnswer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personalityConsider This: Personality is complex and shaped by a variety of factors.

EOM_Q1.2.1Amber is an extravert, so we would expect her to __________.a. have an uncomfortable chair in her officeb. have many friends on Facebookc. send fewer text messagesd. be less likely to have violated conduct rulesAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Where can we see personality?Skill: APPLYLO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Consider This: Extraverts are typically outgoing and social.

EOM_Q1.2.2Where can personality be observed, according to research studies?a. most places and contextsb. only in labsc. only in places where people feel truly comfortabled. mainly through how one dressesAnswer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: Where can we see personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Consider This: Personality is expressed in many ways and forms.

EOM_Q1.2.3What is introversion?a. Introversion is the tendency to be quiet and reserved.b. Introversion is the tendency to be social and outgoingc. Introversion is the tendency to say mean things to others.d. Introversion is the tendency to worry too much.Answer: ADifficulty: Moderate



Topic: Where can we see personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Consider This: It is the opposite of extraversion.

EOM_Q1.3.1What is at the core of the person–situation debate?a. whether personality is due to genetics or environmentb. whether a person’s behavior is influenced more by personality or a particular situationc. whether situations make people do bad thingsd. whether people shape the situation they are inAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Person and situationSkill: UNDERSTANDLO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: This debate began in the late 1960s.

EOM_Q1.3.2Which researcher’s work sparked the person–situation debate?a. Walter Mischelb. Karen Horneyc. Sigmund Freudd. Carl RogersAnswer: ADifficulty: EasyTopic: Person and situationSkill: REMEMBERLO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: This debate began in the late 1960s.

EOM_Q1.3.3Which of the following is a person–situation factor that can influence personality?a. People choose their situations.b. People rarely control their situations.c. Personality is dominated by situations.d. Birth order plays a big part in how people shape situations.Answer: ADifficulty: DifficultTopic: Person and situationSkill: ANALYZELO1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: There are four variables to consider when analyzing the person–situation interaction.



EOC_Q1.1Which of the following terms is critical to defining the term personality? a. situational behaviorb. usual patternc. conscientiousd. thought-provokingAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personality.Consider This: Personality is best understood over time.

EOC_Q1.2Which of the following provides the best idea of the person’s personality?a. Akira is almost always late to class.b. Jacob is late to class on Thursday.c. Jorge is on time to class on Thursday.d. Lana was late to class on Tuesday.Answer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: APPLYLO1.1 Define personality.Consider This: Personality is best understood over time.

EOC_Q1.3Which of the following statements about personality is true? a. Personality is shaped by many factors.b. Personality is shaped more by birth order than by peers.c. Personality is shaped almost exclusively by genetics.d. Personality does not really exist.Answer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personality.Consider This: Personality is complex.

EOC_Q1.4Personality touches on topics important across many different areas of study, including neuroscience, developmental psychology, and __________.a. sociologyb. social psychologyc. political scienced. philosophyAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: What is personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.1 Define personality.



Consider This: The study of personality is about understanding yourself and others.

EOC_Q1.5Which person is most likely to be conducting personality research? a. Casey, who is studying how boxers physiologically react to being punchedb. Josh, who examines changes in extraversion during students’ first year in collegec. Evelyn, who observes whether people are more likely to stop to help someone on a busy

vs.a non-busy streetd. Lucy, who is seeing how aggressive behavior varies among people playing a violent vs.

non-violent video gameAnswer: BDifficulty: DifficultTopic: What is personality?Skill: ANALYZELO1.1 Define personality.Consider This: Personality is best understood across time and situations.

EOC_Q1.6Jamar is debating a friend about the definition of personality. Which claim should he use in his argument? a. Personality is best understood across time and situations.b. Personality is most accurately displayed in a heated moment.c. Personality is less about the person and more about situations.d. Personality is best understood when people feel uncomfortable in their environment.Answer: BDifficulty: DifficultTopic: What is personality?Skill: APPLYLO1.1 Define personality.Consider This: Personality describes someone’s usual pattern of behavior, feelings, and thoughts.

EOC_Q1.7What do we know about how personalityappears online? a. People’s personalities tend to match up with their online activities and profiles.b. Social media typically distorts people’s true personalities.c. The Internet has made typically conscientious people unconscientious.d. Only introverted people tend to be more extraverted online.Answer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: Where can we see personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Consider This: People’s personalities show up in many different places.

EOC_Q1.8People can get a sense of your personality by __________.a. the type of deodorant you useb. the clothes you wearc. how well you singd. what type of pizza you like



Answer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Where can we see personality?Skill: UNDERSTANDLO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Consider This: Your physical appearance and mannerisms also give a sense of your personality.

EOC_Q1.9Which of the following scenarios give you a good glimpse of someone’s personality?a. watching people brush their teeth before going out on a dateb. walking into someone’s dorm room on a typical weekday afternoonc. looking at people eat spaghetti the day before running a marathond. talking to someone moments after a breakupAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Where can we see personality?Skill: APPLYLO1.2 List various contexts in which personality might appear.Consider This: Personality is best seen and understood through usual patterns of behavior.

EOC_Q1.10Somehigh in conscientiousness is, on average, __________.a. more considerate of other people’s feelingsb. more likely to be on timec. more outgoing and sociald. more aware of their surroundingsAnswer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Person and situationSkill: UNDERSTANDLO 1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: Being conscientious means being neat and organized.

EOC_Q1.11Which of the following statements is true? a. The person–situation debate has nothing to do with the person–situation interaction.b. The person–situation debate was resolved by concluding that both the person and the

situation have about equal influence, and the person and situation also interact to predict behavior.

c. The person–situation interaction has, over recent decades, turned into the person–situation debate.

d. The person–situation debate is now best understood as the situation–person debate.Answer: BDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Person and situationSkill: UNDERSTANDLO 1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: We have a better understanding now about the influences of both people and situations in relation to personality.



EOC_Q1.12Which of the following is a question that a researcher engaged in the person–situation debate might ask? a. What causes personality?b. Does personality exist at all?c. Do situations “exist”?d. At what point do extraverted people start to become introverted?Answer: BDifficulty: DifficultTopic: Person and situationSkill: ANALYZELO 1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: The person–situation debate differed from the nature–nurture debate.

EOC_Q1.13The person–situation debate triedto settle which question?a. Is personality determined by genetics or environment?b. What situations lead to more aggressive behavior?c. Do people have consistent behavioral tendencies across situations?d. How does the situation influence the behavior of the person?Answer: CDifficulty: ModerateTopic: Person and situationSkill: UNDERSTANDLO 1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: This debate was about patterns of behavior.

EOC_Q1.14One night a young couple gets into a loud fight, disturbing their neighbors. Which of these explanations falls on the person side of the person–situation debate?a. They were both aggressive types.b. She just told him she is unexpectedly pregnant.c. They must have been drinking.d. It was the end of the semester, so they were stressed and tired.Answer: ADifficulty: ModerateTopic: Person and situationSkill: APPLYLO 1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: The person side would be due topersonality.

EOC_Q1.15When does personality best predict behavior?a. when genetic tests are usedb. when behavior is measured oncec. when situational influences are strongd. when behavior is averaged across several days



Answer: DDifficulty: DifficultTopic: Person and situationSkill: ANALYZELO 1.3 Describe the two sides of the person–situation debate, how the debate was resolved, and the conditions under which personality can best predict behavior.Consider This: Situations can alter behavior.


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