Trait Perspective Answers

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3

Some critics of the Big Five model for personality have proposed __________ as a sixth fundamental personality trait, after claiming that the Big Five does not adequately represent one's personality.

A
dependent-forgiving
B
honest-humility
C
manipulative-deceitfulness
D
clever-intellectual
5

According to Gordon Allport, __________ traits are common personality traits found in most people.

A
primary
B
central
C
cardinal
D
secondary
9

According to the Big Five, a person who can be described as independent, imaginative, and flexible most likely scored high in __________.

A
openness to experience
B
neuroticism
C
conscientiousness
D
extraversion
10

Research on trait heritability has revealed which of the following? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Both differences and similarities regarding personalities have been found in families.
B
The influence of heredity on personality is about 20 percent.
C
There are more differences in personality characteristics among family members than there are similarities.
D
There are more similarities in personality characteristics among family members than there are differences.
12

One characteristic of personality traits is that they __________.

A
cannot be classified
B
cannot be defined
C
are fairly stable
D
are unstable
13

Research on the Big Five has indicated that approximately _____ percent of traits appear to be inherited.

A
75
B
100
C
0
D
50
14

Jonathan was usually energetic and loud when playing a game of basketball, but at home his family would describe him as reserved and calm. The best possible explanation for the difference in behavior is __________.

A
trait perspective
B
personality abnormality
C
trait expression
D
personality type
16

According to the article “The Geography of Personality,” places that have more artists and entertainers are low in __________ and high in __________.

A
neuroticism . . . agreeableness
B
openness to experience . . . conscientiousness
C
conscientiousness . . . openness to experience
D
agreeableness . . . neuroticism

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