Personality Traits Quiz

What is a characteristic of introversion?

• Outgoing and talkative

• Enjoys parties

• Likes solitary activities

• Dominates social situations

What does the acronym OCEAN stand for in the Big 5 Dimensions?

• Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism

• Optimism, Creativity, Energy, Assertiveness, Novelty

• Orderliness, Calmness, Empathy, Activity, Nurture

• Originality, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Adaptability, Nurturing

What does the dimension of Openness describe?

• How organized and orderly a person is

• How interested in new experiences or ideas a person is

• How sociable and outgoing a person is

• How emotionally stable a person is

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of extraversion?

• Wants many friends

• Enjoys parties

• Reserved

• Dominates social situations

What is an example of a context where personality is relatively stable?

• During a crisis

• In family, school, and work

• In a new environment

• When meeting strangers

What is the focus of the lexical approach in personality?

• Genetic influences on personality

• Environmental factors affecting personality

• Words from everyday language describing traits

• Psychological disorders

What is the purpose of a broad/general personality test?

• To measure specific skills

• To assess personal distress

• To measure the full range of functioning

• To evaluate physical health

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on which theory of personality?

• Freudian theory

• Jungian theory

• Adlerian theory

• Skinnerian theory

What is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) widely used for?

• Medical diagnosis

• Vocational guidance and organizational consulting

• Physical fitness assessment

• Artistic talent evaluation

What type of test is the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory considered to be?

• Aptitude test

• Typology test

• Intelligence test

• Physical test