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What is personality?

• A person’s physical appearance

• A combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

• Only the way a person talks

• A person’s height and weight

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing personality development?

• Heredity

• Environment

• Diet

• Life experiences

Which psychologist is known for the psychoanalytic theory of personality?

• Carl Jung

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

• B.F. Skinner

Which of the following describes an extrovert personality?

• Enjoys social interactions and outgoing

• Prefers solitude and avoids socializing

• Focuses only on personal achievements

• Does not express emotions

What is the term for a person’s unique and stable behavior patterns over time?

• Identity

• Personality

• Temperament

• Cognition

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of personality?

• Consistency

• Flexibility

• Uniqueness

• Social influence

The Big Five personality traits include all EXCEPT:

• Openness

• Conscientiousness

• Intelligence

• Neuroticism

What is the main focus of humanistic theories of personality?

• Unconscious desires

• Rewards and punishments

• Personal growth and self-actualization

• Genetic influence

A person who is practical, focused, and detail-oriented likely scores high on which personality trait?

• Openness

• Conscientiousness

• Neuroticism

• Extraversion

The concept of personality stability over time refers to:

• How easily a person adapts to situations

• Consistency of traits across different situations

• Changes in behavior due to peer pressure

• Personality disorders