Question 1

You are assembling a team to work on a long-term project that requires creativity,stamina and farsightedness.The only piece of information available to you is the Myers-Briggs type of each of the applicants.Use your knowledge of the four basic characteristics of each person to choose people for the following situation. You need to choose a lead person for the team.This person must have great vision and must have an original mind with great drive.You will likely pick the following type of individual:
A)ENTP.
B)ENFP.
C)ISFP.
D)INTJ.

Accepted Answer

The INTJ type is known for their strategic thinking, creativity, and determination to achieve their goals. They have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and are not afraid to take risks to get there. They are also independent and confident, which makes them great leaders. Therefore, an INTJ would be the best choice for a lead person on a team that requires creativity, stamina, and farsightedness.

Question 2

In addition to making hiring choices based on personality tests,managers could also use them for:
A)determining cutbacks.
B)setting pay scales.
C)determining promotions.
D)understanding and managing current employees.

Accepted Answer

Personality tests can provide insight into employees' strengths, weaknesses, and work styles, which can be helpful for understanding and managing current employees. However, they should not be used for determining cutbacks, setting pay scales, or determining promotions, as these decisions should be based on job performance and qualifications rather than personality traits.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the Big Five factor of conscientiousness?
A)calm,self-confident and secure,as opposed to nervous,depressed and insecure
B)responsible,dependable,persistent and organised
C)sociable,gregarious and assertive
D)good-natured,cooperative and trusting

Accepted Answer

The Big Five factor of conscientiousness relates to being responsible, dependable, persistent, and organized. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choice A describes the factor of emotional stability, choice C involves extraversion, and choice D relates to agreeableness.

Question 4

The most frequently used definition of personality was created by:
A)Anna Freud.
B)Sigmund Freud.
C)Lawrence Kohlberg.
D)Gordon Allport.

Accepted Answer

Gordon Allport is credited with creating the most frequently used definition of personality, which is "the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment."

Question 5

A self-report survey asks respondents to evaluate:
A)their co-workers.
B)their employers.
C)themselves.
D)industry competitors.

Accepted Answer

A self-report survey is specifically designed to gather information directly from individuals about themselves. Therefore, the best choice is C. Choices A, B, and D would require surveys designed to gather information about other people or organizations.

Question 6

You are assembling a team to work on a long-term project that requires creativity,stamina and farsightedness.The only piece of information available to you is the Myers-Briggs type of each of the applicants.Use your knowledge of the four basic characteristics of each person to choose people for the following situation. You are looking for an organiser,a person on whom you can depend to be practical and realistic.You will probably pick:
A)ENTP.
B)ISFP.
C)ESTJ.
D)INTJ.

Accepted Answer

ESTJs are known for their strong organizational skills, practicality, and a focus on details. They are dependable and thrive in structured environments, making them an excellent choice for an organizer. While the other types may possess other valuable skills, they may not be as well-suited for this specific role.

Question 7

Which of the following personality-shaping forces is a hereditary factor?
A)protestant work ethic
B)culture
C)experience
D)genes

Accepted Answer

Hereditary factors are related to genetic makeup, which means that genes are responsible for shaping personality traits such as temperament or certain physical traits. A, B, and C are environmental factors that can also contribute to personality development.

Question 8

Which of the following tools has been shown to be most useful for helping managers forecast who will be best for a job?
A)individual interviews
B)committee interviews
C)personality tests
D)online surveys

Accepted Answer

Personality tests have been shown to be the most useful tool for predicting job performance and identifying the best candidates for a job. This is because they can help assess the candidate's fit with the job requirements, work style, and organizational culture. Other methods like individual and committee interviews can be biased and subjective, while online surveys may not provide enough in-depth information about the candidate's personality and characteristics.

Question 9

Personality is defined by psychologists as:
A)traits that cannot be measured.
B)the growth and development of a person's whole psychological system.
C)always stable.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Personality is best defined by psychologists as the growth and development of a person's whole psychological system. While personality traits can be measured, they are only a part of a person's overall personality and are not the sole defining characteristic. Additionally, personality is not always stable and can change over time due to various factors such as life experiences and environmental influences.

Question 10

Gordon Allport described personality as:
A)how a person behaves.
B)the measurable traits a person exhibits.
C)the mental and physical systems that a person uses to determine their interaction with the environment they find themselves in.
D)Something completely different to how we think of personality today.

Accepted Answer

Allport defined personality as the dynamic organization within the individual(s) of those psychophysical systems that determine his/her characteristic behavior and thought. Therefore, personality is not just behavior or measurable traits, but rather a complex system of mental and physical processes that are unique to each individual and influence how they interact with their environment. Option D is incorrect as Allport's definition is still relevant in current personality theory.

Question 11

You are assembling a team to work on a long-term project that requires creativity,stamina and farsightedness.The only piece of information available to you is the Myers-Briggs type of each of the applicants.Use your knowledge of the four basic characteristics of each person to choose people for the following situation. You need a person who is innovative,individualistic,versatile and attracted to entrepreneurial ideas.You will probably choose a person with a (an)_______ personality type.
A)ISFP
B)ENTP
C)ESFJ
D)INTJ

Accepted Answer

The ENTP personality type is known for their innovative and individualistic nature, as well as their versatility and attraction to entrepreneurial ideas. They are often curious and enjoy exploring new possibilities, which makes them a good fit for a long-term project that requires creativity and farsightedness.

Question 12

Which of the following is a personality determinant?
A)heredity
B)environment
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Both heredity and environment contribute to the development of personality. Heredity influences certain innate characteristics such as temperament, intelligence, and physical attributes, while environment includes factors such as culture, parents, peers, and life experiences that shape personality.

Question 13

Which of the following BEST describes an ESTJ?
A)a quiet person
B)an organiser
C)a domineering individual
D)a reserved person

Accepted Answer

ESTJ stands for extraverted, sensing, thinking, and judging, and these individuals are known for being highly organized, efficient, and practical. While they can come across as domineering at times due to their strong leadership skills, this is not necessarily their defining characteristic. They are not typically seen as quiet or reserved.

Question 14

Which of the following BEST describes the Big Five factor of emotional stability?
A)imaginative,sensitive and curious
B)responsible,dependable,persistent and organised
C)good-natured,cooperative and trusting
D)calm,self-confident and secure,as opposed to nervous,depressed and insecure

Accepted Answer

The Big Five factor of emotional stability is also known as neuroticism. This factor describes a person's tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and insecurity. Therefore, the best description of this factor is calm, self-confident, and secure, as opposed to nervous, depressed, and insecure. Option D is the most appropriate choice.

Question 15

Personality traits are:
A)more static among adolescents than in adults.
B)equally changeable for adolescents as well as adults.
C)characteristics that change by different amounts depending on age.
D)certain characteristics displayed by people in many different situations.

Accepted Answer

Personality traits are certain characteristics that are displayed by people across different situations. They are relatively stable over time and consistent across situations, although they may change to some degree over the life course. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes the Big Five factor of extraversion?
A)responsible,dependable,persistent and organised
B)sociable,gregarious and assertive
C)imaginative,sensitive and curious
D)good-natured,cooperative and trusting

Accepted Answer

The Big Five factor of extraversion is characterized by sociability, gregariousness, and assertiveness. Option B is the only choice that accurately describes these traits. Option A describes the Big Five factor of conscientiousness, Option C describes the Big Five factor of openness to experience, and Option D describes the Big Five factor of agreeableness.

Question 17

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator examines all of the following classifications EXCEPT:
A)intelligent versus challenged.
B)perceiving versus judging.
C)sensing versus intuitive.
D)extraverted versus introverted.

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator does not examine intelligence or cognitive ability, so the classification of intelligent versus challenged is not included.

Question 18

A significant difference between the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)and the Big Five model is that:
A)both are personality tests.
B)there is no difference between the two.
C)the MBTI is a much better predictor of behaviour.
D)the MBTI lacks a body of research to support it,while the opposite is true of the Big Five model.

Accepted Answer

The MBTI lacks empirical evidence to support its validity, while the Big Five model has a robust body of research to back up its five-factor structure. While both are personality tests, the lack of evidence for the MBTI means that it cannot be considered as reliable or effective as the Big Five model. Therefore, D is the correct answer.

Question 19

As the manager of a department in an electronics firm,you have been asked to take on some new staff.You're considering using a self-reported personality survey to check the personalities of your potential employees. Robert has applied for a position,and when you check the results of his self-reported personality survey,you are uncertain of the value of the instrument in light of his results.What is a probable weakness of the self-reported personality survey in this case?
A)Robert may create a fake positive response to create misleading results.
B)Robert may de-emphasise his actual level of conscientiousness.
C)Robert may de-emphasise his actual level of emotional stability.
D)Robert may not be able to remember the correct answer due to the pressure of the interview.

Accepted Answer

Self-reported personality surveys can be susceptible to social desirability bias, where individuals may present themselves in an overly positive manner to create a favorable impression, leading to potentially misleading results.

Question 20

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,_________ are conceptualisers.
A)ENTPs
B)INTJs.
C)MBTIs.
D)ESTJs

Accepted Answer

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, INTJs (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging) are known as conceptualizers. They are analytical thinkers who enjoy developing theories and ideas, and are often drawn to fields such as science and engineering. ENTPs (Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving) are also known for their creativity and innovative thinking, but they are more focused on exploring new possibilities and brainstorming ideas rather than developing concrete concepts. ESTJs (Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) are practical and task-oriented individuals who prioritize efficiency and productivity over abstract thinking, while MBTIs (Myers-Briggs Type Indicators) are simply the assessment tool used to determine a person's personality type.

Quiz 4: Personality and Values

In addition to making hiring choices based on personality tests,managers could also use them for:

Which of the following BEST describes the Big Five factor of conscientiousness?

The most frequently used definition of personality was created by:

A self-report survey asks respondents to evaluate:

Which of the following personality-shaping forces is a hereditary factor?

Which of the following tools has been shown to be most useful for helping managers forecast who will be best for a job?

Personality is defined by psychologists as:

Gordon Allport described personality as:

Which of the following is a personality determinant?

Which of the following BEST describes an ESTJ?

Which of the following BEST describes the Big Five factor of emotional stability?

Personality traits are:

Which of the following BEST describes the Big Five factor of extraversion?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator examines all of the following classifications EXCEPT:

A significant difference between the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Big Five model is that:

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,_________ are conceptualisers.