Trait Perspective Answers

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

Research on the Big Five has indicated that approximately _____ percent of traits appear to be inherited. A. 75 B. 100 C. 0 D. 50 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

According to the Big Five, a person who can be described as anxious, tense, and insecure most likely scored high in __________.A.conscientiousnessB.neuroticismC.agreeablenessD.extraversion

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

The research on the Big Five’s effectiveness indicated that the trait perspective is __________.A.inconclusiveB.inconsistentC.ineffectiveD.effective

Gordon Allport categorized personality traits in all of the following categories except __________.

One characteristic of personality traits is that they __________.A.cannot be classifiedB.cannot be definedC.are fairly stableD.are unstable

Robert McCrae and Paul Costa are known for their contribution to the Big Five in explaining dominant traits.

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.