Question 1

A universal assumption of life transition theories is that people go through predictable age-related crises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to large-scale studies done on subjects aged 16 to the 80s in the United States and Great Britain, one personality trait disappears or is much less apparent in later life. Which is it?

Accepted Answer

A)   openness
B)   conscientiousness
C)   neuroticism
D)   extraversionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Jung's theory incorporates elements of both Freudian theory and behavioral psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An evaluation of one's life associated with positive feelings is known as

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A)   self-reflection.
B)   a possible self.
C)   subjective well-being.
D)   an objective self.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

LaBouvie-Vief argues that the self is a product of the integration of ______________ and _______________.

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A)   emotion; cognition
B)   tolerance; desires
C)   goals; disappointments
D)   experiences; mental processesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

European Americans are more likely to rely on God for support than are African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best conclusion to make about personal concerns is that

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A)   there is evidence for substantive change as people age.
B)   there is no change.
C)   there is some change, but it is related to a person's age.
D)   a midlife crisis is inevitable.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The T in TESSERA stands for transitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The creation of an identity or a sense of self is the goal of this level in McAdams model of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)   dispositional traits
B)   life narrative
C)   self-concept
D)   personal concernsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

One of the main criticisms of theories based on life transitions is that

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A)   each person's life transitions are different.
B)   the research methods used are questionable.
C)   measuring life transitions is problematic.
D)   most of the supporting data is correlational.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

A person who is the "life of the party" would score high on the neuroticism dimension in Costa and McCrae's model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify and briefly describe the main terms in McAdams theory.

Accepted Answer

McAdams (1999) describes three parallel ...

Question 13

According to Jung, which of the following age groups is most likely to act in accordance with the gender-role stereotypes of their culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   young adults
B)   middle-aged adults
C)   young-old adults
D)   old-old adultsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Logan (1986)  suggested that the concepts of trust, achievement, and wholeness in Erikson's theory

Accepted Answer

A)   represent a cycle that repeats.
B)   are only present in the first three of Erikson's stages.
C)   are only achieved in Erikson's eighth stage.
D)   are not goals for most people.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

According to McAdams model, generative ____________ leads to life satisfaction and overall happiness, whereas generative ____________ does not.

Accepted Answer

A)   concern; action
B)   action; concern
C)   productivity; stagnation
D)   integrity; despairE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Whitbourne claims that __________________ and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   identity assimilation is lower in older adulthood; identity accommodation is lower in emerging adulthood
B)   identity assimilation is higher in older adulthood; identify accommodation is lower in emerging adulthood.
C)   identity assimilation is higher in older adulthood; identity accommodation is higher in emerging adulthood
D)   none of these are correctE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Jung believed personality development ____________, but Freud believed personality development ended _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ended at age 5; in old age
B)   continued across adulthood; in adolescence
C)   continued across adulthood; at age 65
D)   was stage-based; when one reached formal operational thoughtE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Thelma quit the job she held for 20 years, spent her life savings on a vintage convertible, divorced her husband, and moved to Australia with her 25-year-old boyfriend. Thelma's behaviors are stereotypic of

Accepted Answer

A)   personal growth patterns associated with middle age.
B)   a balance between her masculine and feminine sides.
C)   a well-documented and research-supported concept associated with middle age.
D)   a midlife crisis.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Although there is an impressive collection of research supporting personality stability using the five-factor model, there is also research indicating personality change. Ursula Staudinger and colleagues' perspective reconciles these differences by suggesting personality takes on two forms:

Accepted Answer

A)   implicit and explicit development.
B)   adjustment and growth.
C)   stability and change.
D)   qualitative and quantitative development.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is not an assumption about traits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Behaviors represented by traits must be distinctive.
B)   Traits are stable characteristics.
C)   Absolute quantitative standards are used to define traits.
D)   Traits are based on relative comparisons across people.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 9: Personality

A universal assumption of life transition theories is that people go through predictable age-related crises.

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One of the main criticisms of theories based on life transitions is that

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The best conclusion to make about personal concerns is that

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A person who is the "life of the party" would score high on the neuroticism dimension in Costa and McCrae's model.

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Whitbourne claims that __________________ and _______________.

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The creation of an identity or a sense of self is the goal of this level in McAdams model of personality.

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An evaluation of one's life associated with positive feelings is known as

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According to McAdams model, generative ____________ leads to life satisfaction and overall happiness, whereas generative ____________ does not.

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According to Jung, which of the following age groups is most likely to act in accordance with the gender-role stereotypes of their culture?

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Logan (1986) suggested that the concepts of trust, achievement, and wholeness in Erikson's theory

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Although there is an impressive collection of research supporting personality stability using the five-factor model, there is also research indicating personality change. Ursula Staudinger and colleagues' perspective reconciles these differences by suggesting personality takes on two forms:

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Identify and briefly describe the main terms in McAdams theory.

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Jung's theory incorporates elements of both Freudian theory and behavioral psychology.

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Jung believed personality development ____________, but Freud believed personality development ended _____________.

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Which of the following is not an assumption about traits?

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According to large-scale studies done on subjects aged 16 to the 80s in the United States and Great Britain, one personality trait disappears or is much less apparent in later life. Which is it?

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Thelma quit the job she held for 20 years, spent her life savings on a vintage convertible, divorced her husband, and moved to Australia with her 25-year-old boyfriend. Thelma's behaviors are stereotypic of

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European Americans are more likely to rely on God for support than are African Americans.

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LaBouvie-Vief argues that the self is a product of the integration of ______________ and _______________.

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The T in TESSERA stands for transitions.

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