PSYCH 300: HUMAN DIVERSITY

The Psychology of Individual Differences

Quiz #4

1. (6 points) List and briefly describe the three structural scales in the CPI..

    V1—internality (lack of "people orientation"; related to introversion)
    V2—norm-favoring (tendency to adhere to rules and regulations)
    V3—ego integration (extent of self-actualization of one's personality type)
2. (8 points) Briefly describe the four quadrants in the CPI and how they are formed from the structural scales.
      Alpha types—low V1, high V2
    Beta types—high V1, high V2
    Gamma types—low V1, Low V2
    Delta types—High V1, low V2
3.  (2 points) In general, what do the 20 folk scales in the CPI intend to measure?
     
      Representing variation in several dimensions of normal behavioral tendencies, or everyday "folk" concepts.
4.  (4 points) Briefly define the following:
Internal consistency—a form of reliability. Several questions trying to assess the same trait.
Prejudice—attitudes toward an individual or group of people.
Stereotype—set of beliefs about personal attributes of a group of people.
Forer effect (or Barnum effect)—Type of selective thinking wherby one, when presented with numerous general and specific claims about oneself or someone one knows, ignores the innacuracies while interpreting the general claims as accurate.