Trait Theory Assessment

Who is one of the earliest known 'trait' psychologists who organized 4500 trait descriptors into three levels?

• Sigmund Freud

• Gordon Allport

• Carl Jung

• Abraham Maslow

Which of the following best describes Cardinal Traits?

• General characteristics that serve as the building blocks of a person’s personality

• The most dominant traits/passions/obsessions/drives that shape a person’s personality

• Variable traits that exhibit only in certain circumstances

• Traits that are inherited genetically

Fill in the blank: Central Traits are ______ characteristics that serve as the building blocks of a person’s personality.

• general

• rare

• temporary

• external

Which type of trait is only exhibited in certain circumstances according to Allport's theory?

• Cardinal Traits

• Central Traits

• Secondary Traits

• Primary Traits

According to the passage, Allport’s theory isn’t relevant today, but why is it still considered important?

• Because it was the first of its kind.

• Because it is the most recent theory.

• Because it is widely used in modern research.

• Because it was proven scientifically accurate.

The most widely researched and clinically used personality trait inventory is the ________ (MMPI).

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

• California Psychological Inventory

• Eysenck Personality Questionnaire

The MMPI contains ________ true/false questions.

• 567

• 300

• 420

• 800

The MMPI is used to measure personality but also to detect ________.

• mental health issues

• physical fitness levels

• mathematical ability

• language proficiency

Which of the following is one of the 'Big Five' factors of personality?

• Conscientiousness

• Intelligence

• Creativity

• Honesty

Which of the following is one of the 'Big Five' factors of personality?

• Agreeableness

• Humor

• Bravery

• Punctuality