Personality theories and attitudes

How is trait theory conceptualised?

• By extremes

• By a continuum

• On a scale

• Comparing A and B

'Type A' is best described as......

• Time urgent, competitive, high stress level

• Competitive, aggressive, angry

• Competitive, hostile, impatient

• Competitive, energetic, arrogant

Which occupation would best suit a type A personality?

• Bank cashier

• Postman

• Airline pilot

• Stockbroker

Type A personalities run a higher risk of

(a)  

Type B personalities are best described as

• Relaxed, patient and easy-going

• Open-minded, friendly, relaxed

• Non-stressed, patient, relaxed

• Obedient, patient, compliant

Which personality type is described as having difficulty expressing emotions?

• Type A

• Type A and C

• Type C

• Type B

Which theory uses characteristics that must be stable, consistent, vary from person to person?

• Psychodynamic theory

• Attribution theory

• Social learning theory

• Trait theory

Who conducted an experiment to prove the link between personality and heart disease?

• Abraham Maslow

• Friedman and Rosenman

• Sigmund Freud

• Carol Dweck

What term describes the pinnacle of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Self-esteem

• Biological

• Safety

• Self-actualisation

What is Albert Bandura famous for?

• Attribution theory

• Social learning theory

• Trait theory

• Situational theory