Personality Questions (30 question quiz)

Q1. Based on what you know of Raj, which trait combination bests describes his personality?

a) High extraversion, high neuroticism, high conscientiousness, high agreeableness

b) High extraversion, low neuroticism, low conscientiousness, low openness

c) Low extraversion, high neuroticism, low conscientiousness, low agreeableness

d) Low extraversion, high neuroticism, low conscientiousness, high openness

Q2. Since losing his job, Raj has developed a negative view of himself. Which of these self-concept descriptions explains Raj’s low mood?

a) There is a discrepancy between Raj’s ought self and his actual self

b) There is a discrepancy between Raj’s ideal self and his actual self

c) There is a discrepancy between Raj’s ought self and his ideal self

d) There is no discrepancy between Raj’s possible selves

Q3. Raj hasn’t answered calls or messages from his parents because he doesn’t want to tell them he wasn’t good at his job. He is worried that the news will have a negative impact on his parents, as it has had on him. This style of thinking suggests that Raj belongs to a/an __________ and is making an ___________ .

a) individualistic culture, internal attribution

b) collectivist culture, internal attribution

c) individualistic culture, external attribution

d) collectivist culture, external attribution

Q4. Which combination of traits are most likely to influence Raj’s present health and well-being?

a) openness, neuroticism, pessimism

b) extraversion, conscientiousness, optimism

c) extraversion, neuroticism, pessimism

d) neuroticism, conscientiousness, pessimism

Q5. Raj’s expectations and behaviour around his employment situation could be characterised by his specific:

a) self-monitoring

b) emotional intelligence

c) schemas

d) personality disorder

Q6. Raj’s has internalised his parents’ beliefs that he needs to work hard and be good at what he does. Which hypothetical structure in the mind might perform this process?

a) ego

b) id

c) superego

d) unconscious

Q7. Based on what you know of Raj’s current situation and behaviours, it would be reasonable to state that Raj is primarily motivated by the ____________ which favours _______________.

a) BAS, avoidance of punishment

b) behavioural genomics, seeking rewards

c) BIS, avoidance of punishment

d) BAS, seeking rewards

Q8. Raj is becoming increasingly concerned about his own mental and physical health. What would be the most straightforward way for him to check whether his symptoms are indicative of depression?

a) self-report questionnaire

b) brain scan

c) projective test

d) behavioural observation

Q9. If Raj likes solving complex puzzles, which career path might he be best suited to according to the ORVIS?

a) architect

b) insurance actuary

c) antiques dealer

d) mechanic

Q10. Although Raj is having some difficulties as an adult, he was a pretty typical teenager. How might have Raj’s personality changed during the period of his adolescence?

a) openness increased and extraversion decreased

b) agreeableness decreased and conscientiousness increased

c) extraversion decreased and conscientiousness increased

d) openness increased and agreeableness decreased