HBO midterm

Which personality trait is characterized by a person's willingness to try new things and embrace new experiences?

• Resistance

• Stubbornness

• Close-mindedness

• Openness

Which personality trait refers to a person's tendency to be organized, responsible, and dependable?

• Conscientiousness

• Narcissism

• Agreeableness

• Impulsivity

Which personality trait describes individuals who are outgoing, energetic, and enjoy being around other people?

• reserved

• shy

• extroverted

• introverted

Which personality trait is associated with individuals who are compassionate, cooperative, and considerate of others?

• neuroticism

• extroversion

• conscientiousness

• agreeableness

Which personality trait is characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, and mood swings?

• Psychopathy

• Extraversion

• Neuroticism

• Agreeableness

The ___ theory is of particular significance in that it bridges the

psychoanalytic approach (of writers such as Sigmund Freud) with modern

approaches of personality test design.

• Erik Erikson

• Hans Eysenck

• Carl Jung

• Raymond Cattell

The ___ form the basis of standard personality questionnaires that

determine positive or negative scores for each dimension.

• Big Five

• Big Six

• Big Hero

• Big Four

____ may be viewed as consisting of stable characteristics that explain

why a person behaves in a particular way.

• Personality

• Individual

• Employee

• Behaviour

___ are required to be competent at selecting and developing

individuals who will be valuable to the organisation.

• Managers

• Individual

• Higher Up

• Area Manager

The ___ is a central feature of organisational behaviour.

• Individual

• Personality

• Humanity

• Employee