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Interpersonal aspects of personality

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Choosing who we spend our time with is an example of
		A)	manipulation.
		B)	selection.
		C)	evocation.
		D)	all of the above.


2	Which of the following is least important in choosing a mate, according to research?
		A)	good health
		B)	emotional stability
		C)	dependability
		D)	pleasing disposition


3	People who score high on agreeableness tend to prefer mates who
		A)	score high on extraversion.
		B)	who are dominant.
		C)	who score high on agreeableness.
		D)	who score low on emotional stability.


4	Men who are married to women who score high on conscientiousness
		A)	are more satisfied with their sex lives than other men.
		B)	are less satisfied with their sex lives than other men.
		C)	are more likely to get divorced than other men.
		D)	both b and c


5	The finding that children with high activity levels elicit more hostility from teachers demonstrates
		A)	selection.
		B)	evocation.
		C)	manipulation.
		D)	violation of desire theory.


6	Expectancy confirmation is an example of
		A)	selection.
		B)	evocation.
		C)	manipulation.
		D)	none of the above.


7	_____ are more likely to use the manipulation tactic of coercion.
		A)	Men
		B)	Women
		C)	People who score high on conscientiousness
		D)	People who score high on surgency


8	People who score high on Machiavellianism
		A)	are good liars.
		B)	are likely to betray others.
		C)	prefer structured situations.
		D)	both a and b

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