Personality Theories in Protective Services

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Type A personality?

• Relaxed and easy-going

• Competitive and time-urgent

• Indifferent and passive

• Creative and spontaneous

What is a primary feature of Type B personality?

• Aggressive and impatient

• Relaxed and non-competitive

• Highly organised and meticulous

• Introverted and shy

Trait theory suggests that personality is:

• Unpredictable and constantly changing

• Stable and enduring

• Entirely determined by the environment

• Dependent on social interactions

According to trait theory, personality traits have a:

• Cultural basis

• Genetic basis

• Situational basis

• Temporary basis

Which theory posits that behaviour is determined by the environment or situation?

• Trait theory

• Situational theory

• Type A and Type B theory

• Psychoanalytic theory

Bandura’s social learning theory emphasises the importance of:

• Genetic predispositions

• Social modelling

• Biological instincts

• Unconscious desires

In Bandura’s social learning theory, what is the role of social reinforcement?

• It is irrelevant to learning

• It discourages learning

• It encourages and strengthens learning

• It only affects physical skills

Which theory combines both individual traits and situational factors to explain behaviour?

• Trait theory

• Situational theory

• Interactionist theory

• Psychoanalytic theory

According to interactionist theory, behaviour is the result of:

• Only genetic factors

• Only environmental factors

• An individual’s traits and the situation

• Random chance

Which of the following is a strength of trait theory?

• It accounts for changes in personality over time

• It provides a clear framework for predicting behaviour

• It focuses solely on environmental influences

• It ignores genetic factors