Question

1.

Stephanie often cheats on her assignments. She justifies this behavior to herself by claiming that it is okay for her to cheat because "everyone else does it too." Which of the following defense mechanisms could be used to describe this situation?

a.displacement

b.sublimation

c.

denial

d.rationalization

2.

Cognitive-social theories of personality emphasize the role of:

a.personal beliefs and expectancies in guiding behavior

b.biological factors as determinants of personality

c.learned responses to past reinforcement in shaping behavior

d.	unconscious conflicts in dictating our actions in social situations

3

In Gray’s model, the BAS responds better to ________, whereas the BIS responds better to ________.

a.	environmental factors; genetic factors

b.	rewards; punishments

c.	punishments; rewards

d. genetic factors; environmental factors

4.

Across cultures, people become _____ neurotic, _____ extraverted, and _____ conscientious as they age.

a.	more; more; less

b. less; less; more

c.	more; less; more

d.	less; less; less