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12 ATAR Psychology - Personality

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
 Billy is always the life of the party!  Everyone knows when he walks through the door because of his big personality.  His football team just got beat, but he says they will get them next time.
a)
openness
b)
conscientiousness
c)
extraversion
d)
agreeableness
2.
 Sean is very sensitive and often worries about a lot of things.  He experiences negative emotions fairly often and is easily triggered into episodes of anger and anxiety.
a)
conscientiousness
b)
extraversion
c)
agreeableness
d)
neuroticism
3.
Sarah just goes with the flow.  She rarely has much input in group decisions and is usually just happy with riding along with what everyone else is doing.
a)
conscientiousness
b)
extraversion
c)
agreeableness
d)
neuroticism
4.
Alexis is very organized.  She rarely shows up late to meetings and is very reliable.
a)
conscientiousness
b)
extraversion
c)
agreeableness
d)
neuroticism
5.
Peter really enjoys checking out the new art at the local coffee shop.  He is often trying out new drinks at the same shop.  He is also thinking about changing up his hair style and getting his ears pierced.
a)
openness
b)
conscientiousness
c)
extraversion
d)
agreeableness
6.
Bill trusts his friends very much.  He’s okay with most of their decisions.
a)
conscientiousness
b)
extraversion
c)
agreeableness
d)
neuroticism
7.
Aria is taking a cooking class for the first time.  She has always wanted to learn how to be a great cook.
a)
openness
b)
conscientiousness
c)
extraversion
d)
agreeableness
8.
Jonny has a ton of work to do.  As soon as he gets off the bus, he goes inside and gets straight to work.
a)
openness
b)
conscientiousness
c)
extraversion
d)
agreeableness
9.
Ronnie is constantly worried and has lots of anxiety about his grades, even when they are doing well.
a)
conscientiousness
b)
extraversion
c)
agreeableness
d)
neuroticism
10.
Bernice is usually very talkative in class.  Her teacher says she is the class clown.
a)
openness
b)
conscientiousness
c)
extraversion
d)
agreeableness
11.
Personality may be viewed as consisting of​ __________________ characteristics that explain why a person behaves in a particular way.
a)
variable
b)
rigid
c)
stable
d)
unusual
12.
Donald Trump is loud and outgoing and can be self expressive at times.  He may be described as
a)
Introvert
b)
Extrovert
c)
Agreeable
d)
Disagreeable
13.
Mr. Crider outside of class is pretty laid back and enjoys time by himself in  quiet. He may be described as?
a)
Introvert
b)
Extrovert
c)
Agreeable
d)
Disagreeable
14.
People who score high in ____ are characterized as anxious, hostile, self-conscious, insecure, and vulnerable.
a)
neuroticism
b)
extraversion
c)
conscientiousness
d)
openness to experience
15.
People who score high in ____ are characterized as outgoing, sociable, upbeat, friendly, and assertive.
a)
neuroticism
b)
extraversion
c)
concientousness
d)
openness to experience
16.
People who score high in ____ tend to be sympathetic, trusting, cooperative, and modest.
a)
neuroticism
b)
extraversion
c)
conscientiousness
d)
agreeableness
17.
People who score high in ____ tend to be sympathetic, trusting, cooperative, and modest.
a)
neuroticism
b)
extraversion
c)
conscientiousness
d)
agreeableness
18.
Julio is extremely dependable and productive, and his friends think he is great at organizing events. Based on the five-factor model of personality, Julio would probably score
a)
high in agreeableness
b)
low in neuroticism
c)
high in conscientiousness
d)
high in openness
19.
___________ refers to perceptions about specific capabilities while ______ is one's general self perception. 
a)
Skills / motivation 
b)
self-concept / self-efficacy
c)
self-efficacy / self-concept
d)
None of the above
20.

The Trait theory attempts to:

a)

describe and classify people in terms of their predispositions to behave in certain ways

b)

determine which traits are most conductive to individual self-actualization

c)

explain how behavior is shaped by the interaction between traits, behavior, and the environment

d)

show how development of personality is a lifelong process

21.

Characteristic patterns of behavior and motivation are called:

a)

aptitudes

b)

fixations

c)

projections

d)

traits

22.

What stage of needs on the hierarchy are the most basic? Necessary for survival!

a)

Love and Belonging

b)

Safety and Security

c)

Physical

d)

Self-Actualization

23.

What is the most important stage in the hierarchy of needs according to Maslow?

a)

Self-Esteem

b)

Love and Belonging

c)

Self-Actualization

d)

Safety and Security

24.

Which of the following is a physical need?

a)

Fulfilling a dream

b)

Sleep

c)

Locks on doors

d)

Affection

25.

What is the second level of the hierarchy?

a)

love and belonging

b)

self-esteem

c)

safety and security

d)

physical needs

26.

What is an example of a safety and security need?

a)

a home

b)

family

c)

food

d)

sleep

27.

What is the third stage of the hierarchy?

a)

love and belonging

b)

self-esteem

c)

safety and security

d)

physical needs

28.

What is an example of love and belonging?

a)

Accomplishing your biggest dreams

b)

Showing and receiving affection

c)

Feeling proud of yourself

d)

Drinking water

29.

What is the fourth stage of the hierarchy?

a)

Love and belonging

b)

Self-esteem

c)

Safety and security

d)

Self-actualization

30.

Which of the following could help boost someone's self-esteem?

a)

Getting good grades

b)

Eating fries

c)

Sleeping

d)

Wearing seat belts in the car

31.

What is a characteristic of a self-actualized person?

a)

Has a few close friends

b)

Not creative

c)

Enjoys put down jokes

d)

Does not believe in freedom and equality

32.

A shelter is an example of what type of need?

a)

Physical

b)

Safety

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Self-esteem

33.

Proudly wearing a boy scout badge fits with what stage of Maslow's hierarchy?

a)

Safety and security

b)

Love and belonging

c)

Physical Needs

d)

Self-actualization

34.

Being afraid to go to school because of bullies best fits with what level on the hierarchy?

a)

Safety and security

b)

Physical

c)

Self-esteem

d)

Self-actualization

35.

Malfunctioning of a scuba diving oxygen tank is an example of what level?

a)

Physical

b)

Safety and security

c)

Self-actualization

d)

Love and belonging

36.

Joining a fraternity or sorority in college is an example of what level on the hierarchy?

a)

Safety and security

b)

Love and belonging

c)

Self-esteem

d)

Physical needs

37.

Being accepted into the Juilliard School of Music after 10 years of intense study is an example of what level on the hierarchy?

a)

Self-esteem

b)

Self-actualization

c)

Safety and security

d)

Love and belonging

38.

Fleeing one's country because of violence is an example of what level of the hierarchy?

a)

Love and belonging

b)

Safety and security

c)

Physical needs

d)

Self-esteem

39.

Becoming sick from drinking unsafe water and poor food sanitation is an example of what need on the hierarchy?

a)

Physical needs

b)

Safety and security

c)

Self-esteem

d)

Love and belonging

40.

Learning self-defense is an example of what level on the hierarchy of needs?

a)

Safety and security

b)

Physical needs

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Self-esteem

41.

What level on the hierarchy would you reach after you do everything you are capable of doing?

a)

Self-actualization

b)

Self-esteem

c)

Love and belonging

d)

Safety and security

42.

True or False: You can jump around to different levels of the hierarchy without having basic needs met.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of _____ in personality functioning.

a)

Social interest

b)

Inferiority feelings

c)

Psychosexual stages

d)

The collective unconscious

e)

Unconditional positive regard

44.

In order to assess a client’s personal growth, Carl Rogers measured the correspondence between _____ and _____.

a)

Locus of control; self-actualization

b)

Ideal self; actual self

c)

The client’s values; the therapist’s values

d)

Unconditional positive regard; self-actualization

e)

Self-esteem; locus of control

45.
Rogers used the term .......................  to describe the experience of conflict between the real self and the ideal self. 
a)
Identity confusion
b)
Incongruence
c)
Identity diffusion 
d)
Identity disturbance
46.
The following conditions are identified as necessary and sufficient for therapeutic process except one:
a)
Congruence
b)
Unconditional positive regard
c)
Love
d)
Empathic understanding
47.
Which statement below might not belong to a parent who gives unconditional positive regard?
a)
I respect my child's opinions.
b)
I do not allow my child to get angry with me. 
c)
I encourage my child to be curious. 
d)
I encourage my child to explore and question things. 
48.
The five-factory theory of personality (The Big Five) does NOT include which of the following characteristics?
a)
intelligence
b)
conscientiousness
c)
extraversion
d)
agreeableness
e)
neuroticism/stability
49.
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate match?
a)
unconditional positive regard – empathy
b)
Carl Rogers – unconditional positive regard
c)
Self-concept – Carl Rogers
d)
Humanistic perspective – fundamental goodness of humans
e)
Carl Rogers – humanistic perspective
50.

Logan has frequently been rebellious, inconsiderate, and self-centered, yet the pastor of his local church has always accepted and respected him. The pastor’s attitude toward Johann is most explicitly recommended by which of the following theorists?

a)

McRae and Costa

b)

Maslow

c)

Rogers

d)

Bandura

e)

Mischel

51.
Behavior that leads to successful consequences is _____ while behavior that _____ is discarded. 
a)
retained / fails
b)
good / bad 
c)
rewarded / punishes
d)
none of the above
52.
Self-efficacy might transfer to new situations when you believe that these same skills
a)
are necessary
b)
will produce success
c)
are important 
d)
are safe 
53.

Because she is often rejected by her parents, Amy mistrusts other people and treats them with hostility, which leads to their rejection of her. This cycle of rejection, mistrust, hostility, and further rejection illustrates

a)

unconditional positive regard

b)

self-efficacy

c)

congruence

d)

reciprocal determinism

54.

What isn't a limitation of the trait theory

a)

Theorists do not agree on the number of dimensions or behaviours

b)

Theorists don’t consider unconscious processes

c)

The theory has a genetic component

d)

The theories are not independent

55.

Which is not a feature of humanistic theory of personality

a)

The belief that all humans are born good

b)

Biology is important in determining self-actualisation

c)

Humans try to reach their potential throughout their lives

d)

Humanists believe personality results from people striving to reach their potential

56.

Which isn't a criticism of Roger's Humanistic Theory of Personality?

a)

Culture bias

b)

Low generisability

c)

Highly reliable

d)

Some concepts too vague

57.

Lucy is bored, she thinks Consumer Decision Making is too easy. Which level of needs (Maslow) is not being satisfied?

a)

Safety

b)

Belongingness

c)

Esteem

d)

Self-Actualisation

58.

Conformity to peer pressure is most likely to be motivated by _____________ needs.

a)

safety

b)

belongingness

c)

Esteem

d)

self-actualization

59.

The correct order of Maslow's Needs is:

a)

Physiological, Safety, Social, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualisation

b)

Physiological, Social, Safety, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualisation

c)

Physiological, Safety, Social, Self-Actualisation, Self-Esteem

d)

Physiological, Social, Safety, Self-Actualisation, Self-Esteem

60.

According to Bandura's theory of self-efficacy, what isn't necessary to determine human behaviour?

a)

Interaction between behaviours

b)

cognitive factors

c)

environmental factors

d)

Defense mechanisms

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