Understanding Individual Differences

Which of the following refers to the stable, consistent traits and behaviors that make each person unique?

• Intelligence

• Motivation

• Personality

• Learning Style

The concept of individual differences emphasizes that learners vary in their ________.

• classroom behavior

• ability to meet deadlines

• personal traits and characteristics

• time management skills

Which theory suggests that people differ in their capacity to understand, analyze, and solve problems?

• Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

• Vygotsky's Social Development Theory

• Skinner's Operant Conditioning

• Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory

What term refers to the natural tendency to approach learning in different ways, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic preferences?

• Cognitive style

• Learning style

• Motivation

• Emotional intelligence

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in individual differences?

• Personality

• Cultural background

• Sleep schedule

• Intelligence

According to Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which of the following is NOT one of the types of intelligences?

• Linguistic intelligence

• Spatial intelligence

• Musical intelligence

• Computational intelligence

The Big Five Personality Traits include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Openness

• Conscientiousness

• Aggressiveness

• Neuroticism

In the context of individual differences, the term 'emotional intelligence' refers to the ability to:

• memorize facts quickly

• manage emotions effectively

• solve complex mathematical problems

• learn multiple languages

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of cognitive development through distinct stages?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

• Jean Piaget

• John Watson

Learners with higher levels of which trait are more likely to persist when faced with difficult tasks?

• Introversion

• Resilience

• Anxiety

• Emotional reactivity