2) Which term refers to the relatively stable set of psychological attributes that distinguishes oneindividual from another?A) personalityB) attitudeC) perceptionD) ethicsAnswer:ADiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:1
3) Discussion concerning the extent to which personality attributes are biologically inherited iscommonly called the ________.A) nurture argumentB) nature argumentC) DNA approachD) biological argumentAnswer:BDiff: 2Skill:ConceptObjective:14) Discussion concerning the extent to which personality attributes are shaped by the social andcultural environment in which people are raised is commonly called the ________.A) nurture argumentB) nature argumentC) culture factorD) biological argumentAnswer:ADiff: 2Skill:ConceptObjective:1
5) What Big Five personality trait refers to a person's ability to get along with others?A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:ADiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:16) Which of the following personality traits describes a person whose behavior is gentle,cooperative, understanding, and good-natured?A) agreeablenessB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:ADiff: 2Skill:ConceptObjective:17) Jeff is irritable, short-tempered, and uncooperative with others. He is lacking in ________.A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:ADiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:18) What personality trait refers to the order and precision a person imposes on activities?A) extroversionB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:CDiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:1
9) Sanjay, an HR manager, is organized, systematic, and responsible. Sanjay would most likelyscore high on which Big Five personality dimension?A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) opennessD) conscientiousnessAnswer:DDiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:110) Conscientiousness refers to ________.A) the ability to get along with othersB) the drive to impose order and precisionC) the inclination to maintain a balanced emotional stateD) one's rigidity of beliefs and range of interestsAnswer:BDiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:111) Andrea is disorganized, careless, and irresponsible. She is lacking in ________.A) extroversionB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:CDiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:1
3) Discussion concerning the extent to which personality attributes are shaped by the social andcultural environment in which people are raised is commonly called the ________.A) nurture argumentB) nature argumentC) culture factorD) biological argumentAnswer:ADiff: 2Skill:ConceptObjective:14) What Big Five personality trait refers to a person's ability to get along with others?A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:ADiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:1
5) Which of the following personality traits describes a person whose behavior is gentle,cooperative, understanding, and good-natured?A) agreeablenessB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:ADiff: 2Skill:ConceptObjective:16) Jeff is irritable, short-tempered, and uncooperative with others. He is lacking in ________.A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:ADiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:17) What personality trait refers to the order and precision a person imposes on activities?A) extroversionB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:CDiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:18) Sanjay, an HR manager, is organized, systematic, and responsible. Sanjay would most likelyscore high on which Big Five personality dimension?A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) opennessD) conscientiousnessAnswer:DDiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:1
9) Conscientiousness refers to ________.A) the ability to get along with othersB) the drive to impose order and precisionC) the inclination to maintain a balanced emotional stateD) one's rigidity of beliefs and range of interestsAnswer:BDiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:110) Andrea is disorganized, careless, and irresponsible. She is lacking in ________.A) extroversionB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:CDiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:111) Which of the following personality traits describes a person who is poised, calm, and secure?A) agreeablenessB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:DDiff: 2Skill:ConceptObjective:112) Jackie is insecure, reactive, and subject to extreme mood swings. She is lacking in ________.A) agreeablenessB) opennessC) conscientiousnessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:DDiff: 2Skill:ApplicationObjective:1
13) What personality trait refers to one's comfort level with relationships?A) agreeablenessB) extroversionC) opennessD) emotional stabilityAnswer:BDiff: 1Skill:ConceptObjective:1