Understanding Personality

What is the definition of personality?

• A person's physical appearance

• A person's unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

• A person's favorite hobbies

• A person's job title.

Where do people get their personality from?

• Genetics and environment

• Only from their parents

• From their favorite books

• From their school

Which of the following is NOT a factor in shaping personality?

• A) Culture

• B) Education

• C) Weather

• D) Family

Which factor is least likely to influence personality?

• Peer interactions

• Diet

• Life experiences

• Cultural background

Which of the following is NOT a part of the environment that influences personality?

• Family

• Friends

• Genetics

What does the environment include according to the document?

• Only family

• Family, friends, and culture

• Only culture

Which trait is associated with being organized and responsible?

• Agreeableness

• Conscientiousness

• Emotional stability

• Openness to experience

Which of the following is a characteristic of emotional stability?

• A) Focus on negative things

• B) Focus on the positive things

• C) Focus on irrelevant things

• D) Focus on material things.

Choose a personality trait that best describes someone who is always willing to help others.

• Generosity

• Laziness

• Anger

• Sadness

Which of the following traits is important for teamwork?

• Cooperation

• Selfishness

• Isolation

• Anger