According to William James, Edward Tolman, and the authors of your textbook, a good theory must account for data and
a. have few explanatory elements.
b. have many explanatory elements.
c. be different from common sense.
d. must appeal to one's senses.
Question 2Harris is an easy-going baby who is affectionate and seems to enjoy being around other children. Based on what we know from this description, which Big Five traits is Harris likely to measure high on as an adult?
a. agreeableness
b. openness
c. neuroticism
d. conscientiousness
Question 3Jeanine has been studying the personalities of the same group of 50 men and women for more than a decade now. Jeanine is in the process of conducting a(n) __________.
a. cross-sectional study
b. longitudinal study
c. experiment
d. field study
Question 4Which of the statements about personality in relation to living a long life is true?
a. Personality plays a measurable role in longevity.
b. Personality is the best predictor of longevity.
c. Personality plays a primary role in longevity for women, but not men.
d. Personality plays no role in longevity.
Question 5Research has found that the most important factor in succeeding at work is __________.
a. IQ
b. personality
c. family SES
d. parental attachment
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