MCQ Quiz – Personality Psychology & Socialization

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

• Conscientiousness

• Creativity

• Extraversion

• Agreeableness

Which trait reflects how cooperative and compassionate a person is?

• Neuroticism

• Agreeableness

• Extraversion

• Conscientiousness

A highly conscientious person is usually:

• Disorganized and carefree

• Impulsive

• Responsible and reliable

• Reserved and shy

Extraversion is characterized by:

• sociability and outgoingness

• preference for solitude

• tendency to avoid social situations

• focus on internal thoughts

What does neuroticism indicate?

• Mental stability

• Emotional instability and anxiety

• Extroverted tendencies

• Positive outlook

Traits differ from types in that:

• A. Traits are binary

• B. Types are continuous

• C. Traits are continuous dimensions

• D. Types reflect behavior only

Personality is influenced by:

• Only environment

• Only parenting

• Genes and environment

• Education alone

Personality differs from social roles in that:

• Roles are internal

• Personality is situation-based

• Roles are external and situational

• Personality is short-term

Socialization refers to:

• Physical development

• Learning culture and norms

• Genetic inheritance

• Employment training

Primary socialization typically occurs:

• In the workplace

• During old age

• At home in early childhood

• At university