MCQ
The link between personality and specific behaviors
69. The traits of curiosity, originality, dullness,
and literal-mindedness are related to the ____ factor of personality.
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a.
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adjustment
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b.
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conscientiousness
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c.
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intellectual openness
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d.
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agreeableness
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ANS: C
70. Which
of the following is a characteristic of each of the Big Five personality
factors?
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a.
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represents a collection of exclusive,
unrelated traits
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b.
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represents a continuum
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c.
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both of these are characteristics of
each of the Big Five personality factors
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d.
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neither of these are characteristics of
each of the Big Five personality factors
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ANS: B
71. Research
on the relationship between the Big Five personality factors and job
performance has demonstrated that employees who are responsible, dependable,
persistent, and achievement-oriented perform better than those who lack these
traits. This seems to imply that assessing the ____ factor may be desirable as
a selection tool for many employers to use in determining which job applicants
to hire.
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a.
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extravertedness
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b.
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agreeableness
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c.
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intellectual openness
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d.
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conscientiousness
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ANS: D
72. The
link between personality and specific behaviors often is most clear when
focus is on:
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a.
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a single factor
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b.
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multiple factors
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c.
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a single trait
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d.
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heredity
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