WorksheetsIntroduction to individual differences
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the below is the best definition of individual differences
Traits or other characteristics by which individuals may be distinguished from one another
Typical patterns of acting, thinking, and feeling
The ability to learn and comprehend an environment using inherited abilities and previous experience
The study of mental health illnesses or disorders
Which of the below are reasons why studying individual differences is important? (YOU MAY SELECT MULTIPLE)
To gain a better understanding of theories and when and how they do or don't work
Allows for better assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
To better focus on general principles
All of the above
Which biblical figure is given as an example of very early study of individual differences?
(a)
Francis Galton, Pearson, and Spearman, were primarily interested in what aspect of individual differences?
Personality
Ways to increase intelligence
Measuring, analysing, and defining traits and characteristics
Conducting research that could be used to help vulnerable members of society
Greek philosopher Theophrastus' personality taxonomy (taxonomy of character) is similar to which modern day personality theory
Catell's 16 Personality factors
The Big Five trait theory
Type A personality
Situational personality theory
Which Social psychologist help to further the study of individual differences during the 1930s and onwards? (Surname only)
(a)
The world wars help to advance the study and measurement of individual differences as there was a greater need for this. What was the need for this?
To help treat soldiers returning with PTSD and other mental disorders
To enact psychological warfare on the enemy
To help in the selection and training of officers
Pure scientific interest
The study of individual differences lost some credibility in the 1960s, what was the reason for this? (YOU CAN SELECT MULTIPLE OPTIONS)
Low reliability of measurements
The study of individual differences was banned due to ethical concerns
Individual differences was deemed unimportant
Disagreements over how to define concepts
A significant decrease in funding for psychological research in general
What developments in the 2000-2010 period contributed to the renewed interest in the study of individual differences?
Advances in quantum physics
Progress in neuropsychological and biological sciences
The rise of behaviourism
Complete genetic uniformity among individuals
The study of individual differences is now attempting to move away from measuring traits and into what?
Correlation
Genetics
Predicting behaviour
Establishing the evolution of humans
