Personality Dimensions Quiz

What is agreeableness in terms of personality dimensions?

• A dimension that includes attributes such as trust, altruism, kindness, cooperation, and other prosocial behaviors.

• A dimension that describes someone who is responsible, dependable, persistent, and organized.

• A dimension describing someone who is sociable, gregarious, and assertive.

• A dimension that involves openness to experience and creativity.

Which model describes the primary dimensions of individual differences in personality?

• Big Five theory

• Collectivist culture

• Ego defense mechanisms

• Factor analysis

What does a collectivist culture prioritize?

• The goals of one's group and defining one's identity accordingly.

• Individual achievements and personal success.

• The pursuit of personal happiness and self-fulfillment.

• The development of personal skills and talents.

Which personality dimension describes someone who is responsible, dependable, persistent, and organized?

• Conscientiousness

• Agreeableness

• Extraversion

• Emotional stability

What is the defense mechanism called when people refuse to believe or even to perceive painful realities?

• Denial

• Displacement

• Ego

• Factor analysis

What is displacement in terms of defense mechanisms?

• Shifting negative impulses toward a more acceptable or less threatening object or person.

• Refusing to believe or perceive painful realities.

• The largely conscious 'executive' part of personality.

• Identifying clusters of related items on a test.

What role does the ego play in personality?

• It mediates among the demands of the other two parts of the psyche and operates on what is realistic.

• It is responsible for unconscious desires and instincts.

• It is the source of moral standards and ideals.

• It is the part of personality that includes trust and kindness.

What are ego defense mechanisms?

• The psyche's protective methods of reducing anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality.

• The conscious strategies to improve self-esteem.

• The methods used to enhance memory and learning.

• The techniques for improving social interactions.

Which personality dimension involves being sociable, gregarious, and assertive?

• Extraversion

• Agreeableness

• Conscientiousness

• Emotional stability

What is factor analysis used for in psychology?

• Identifying clusters of related items on a test to identify different dimensions of performance.

• Measuring the level of agreeableness in individuals.

• Analyzing the impact of culture on personality.

• Determining the effectiveness of different teaching methods.