MCQ on Trait Theory of Personality with answer

This post discusses Eysenck's three dimensions of personality: introversion/extraversion, neuroticism/emotional stability, and psychoticism. It also explores the criticisms of trait theory and introduces the Big Five personality traits. MCQs with answers on this topic are provided.

1-Which of the following is a criterion for a trait?

a) Unstable

b) Inconsistent

c) Varies from person to person

d) All of the above

Answer: c) Varies from person to person

2-What is the trait approach to personality focused on?

a) Similarities between individuals

b) Differences between individuals

c) Psychoanalytic theories

d) Humanistic theories

Answer: b) Differences between individuals

3-Who proposed the first trait theory of personality?

a) Sigmund Freud

b) Gordon Allport

c) Raymond Cattell

d) Hans Eysenck

Answer: b) Gordon Allport

4-According to Allport, which of the following is a rare and dominating personality trait?

a) Central traits

b) Secondary traits

c) Cardinal traits

d) All of the above

Answer: c) Cardinal traits

5-How did Cattell reduce the number of main personality traits from Allport's initial list?

a) By adding uncommon traits

b) By eliminating common characteristics

c) By eliminating uncommon traits and combining common characteristics

d) By adding and combining traits randomly

Answer: c) By eliminating uncommon traits and combining common characteristics

6-What is the name of the personality assessment developed by Cattell?

a) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

b) 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire

c) Big Five Personality Test

d) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Answer: b) 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire

7-According to Eysenck’s model of personality, which dimension relates to a person’s tendency to remain emotionally constant?

a) Introversion/Extraversion

b) Agreeableness

c) Neuroticism/Emotional Stability

d) Openness

Answer: c) Neuroticism/Emotional Stability

8-Which dimension did Eysenck add to his trait theory after studying individuals with mental illness?

a) Agreeableness

b) Conscientiousness

c) Extraversion

d) Psychoticism

Answer: d) Psychoticism

9-What is the Five-Factor Model of Personality also known as?

a) The Big Three

b) The Big Five

c) The Great Seven

d) The Magnificent Nine

Answer: b) The Big Five

10-What is one of the criticisms of trait theory?

a) Traits are always accurate predictors of behavior

b) Trait theory explains how and why individual differences in personality emerge

c) Trait theory lacks objectivity

d) Trait theory focuses on too many personality traits

Answer: a) Traits are not always accurate predictors of behavior