CHAPTER 2 PLEASE ANSWER ALL

1-People describe Kevin as having a consistently positive outlook. He tends to believe that everything, even negative events, happens for a reason. Which of the following best describes Kevins positive attitude and motivation?

a-resiliency

b-hope

c-efficacy

d-optimism

2-A person likes the rush of adrenaline from stealing cars. One night, this person hits and injures a pedestrian while stealing a car. During police questioning, the person calmly expresses no remorse for these actions. Which aspect of the Dark Triad does this person most closely display?

a-narcissism

b-Machiavellianism

c-manipulation

d-psychopathy

3-Someone who is high in agreeableness is likely to be ______.

a-talkative

b-punctual

c-organized

d-trusting

4-Patrick has a reputation for being competitive. He works long nights and weekends trying to become a partner at his law firm and has difficulty keeping an assistant because of his terrible temper. Which of the following behavior patterns best describes Patrick?

a-Type A

b-Type C

c-Type D

d-Type B

5-Which of the following would be the best use of the MBTI in the workplace?

a-training leaders

b-screening for hiring

c-team building

d-selecting committee assignments

6-Helpers are those who like to help people. They are compassionate and concerned with the welfare of others. Helpers fall into which of the RIASEC model personality types?

a-conventional

b-social

c-artistic

d-enterprising

7-Which important factor affects someones personality consistently throughout their life?

a-life events

b-self-development

c-organizational events

d-heredity

8-Steve admits that he doesnt mind lying to his coworkers as long as it gets him what he wants. This type of behavior exemplifies which of the following personality traits?

a-resilience

b-self-monitoring

c-risk-taking

d-Machiavellianism

9-A research participant checks the boxes hard-driving, competitive, and can be hostile on a personality survey. These adjectives best describe which personality type?

a-Type A

b-Type D

c-Type C

d-Type B

10- Alex always arrives to work early, has a perfectly organized desk, and has never been late to a meeting. Alex is likely high in which of these Big Five traits?

a-neuroticism

b-conscientiousness

c-agreeableness

d-extraversion

11-When people retake the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, they might not receive the same score.

a-True

b-False

12Creators are innovative and creative. They are expressive and like the opportunity to use their imaginations. Creators fall into which of the RIASEC model personality types?

a-enterprising

b-social

c-artistic

d-conventional

13-Wanda has the ability to bounce back after setbacks. This demonstrates that Wanda is likely high in which of the following traits?

a-efficacy

b-courage

c-resiliency

d-hope

14-Staci was a happy, easygoing infant. As a young adult, she continues to be laid-back and laughs frequently. Which of the following best explains this continuity?

a-Staci conceals her negative emotions.

b-Personality is relatively stable over the course of ones life.

c-Staci had parents who emphasized consistency.

d-Introversion leads people to maintain happiness.

15-Participants in sports like mountain climbing, bicycle stunting, and snowboarding enjoy the danger and the novelty of them. These participants are likely high in which personality trait?

a-risk-taking

b-emotional reactivity

c-psychopathy

d-self-monitoring