Personality 2

What does Carl Rogers consider essential for a person to become fully functioning?

• Conditional positive regard

• Alignment of real and ideal self

• Adopting societal norms

• Avoiding self-concept altogether

What happens when there is a mismatch between the real and ideal self, according to Rogers?

• Improved self-esteem

• Anxiety and dissatisfaction

• Enhanced self-actualization

• Increased creativity

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing characteristic adaptations?

• Cultural norms

• Heritable traits

• Daily routines

• Life events

The assumption that traits may be expressed differently depending on the situation is referred to as:

• Trait adaptation

• Trait-situation interaction

• Environmental trait modulation

• Situation-based personality shift

What does the Big Five trait of Openness primarily measure?

• Sociability and assertiveness

• Dependability and organization

• Creativity and willingness to try new experiences

• Compassion and cooperation

Which Big Five trait is associated with emotional instability and mood swings?

• Neuroticism

• Agreeableness

• Conscientiousness

• Extraversion

In Cattell's theory, which type of traits are observable?

• Source traits

• Core traits

• Surface traits

• Peripheral traits

What percentage of variations in personality traits is believed to be inherited?

• 10-20%

• 30-50%

• 60-80%

• 90-100%

Which brain structure is associated with the Big Five trait of Conscientiousness?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amygdala

• Fusiform gyrus

• Pre-cuneus

Which Big Five trait is linked to sociability and assertiveness?

• Neuroticism

• Extraversion

• Openness

• Conscientiousness