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Hexaco Personality Inventory Quiz - Quiz

Undoubtedly, the human personality is complicated. This is well established in the book titled "Hexaco Model of Personality Structure". This model explains personality in clear terms. While many factors are responsible for the diverse personality of humans, the role of environment is the most important. Do you agree with us?

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1.

This brilliant model was created by Aston and __________
- A.
  
  Jerry
- B.
  
  Thomas
- C.
  
  Sam
- D.
  
  Lee
Correct Answer
D. Lee

Explanation
The question states that the brilliant model was created by Aston and someone else. Out of the given options, the only name that completes the sentence correctly is "Lee". Therefore, Lee is the correct answer.

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2.

In which book was the model first described?
- A.
  
  Human Personality Model
- B.
  
  Hexaco Model of Human Personality
- C.
  
  The Personality Structure
- D.
  
  The H Factor Personality
Correct Answer
D. The H Factor Personality

Explanation
The correct answer is "The H Factor Personality." This book is the first to describe the H Factor model of human personality. It introduces the concept of the "H Factor," which refers to the dark side of human personality traits such as narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. The book explores how these traits can influence behavior and impact various aspects of life, including relationships and success.

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3.

How many are the dimensions of personality structure?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
B. 6

Explanation
The correct answer is 6. Personality structure is typically understood to have six dimensions, which include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and honesty-humility. These dimensions provide a framework for understanding and assessing individual differences in personality traits.

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4.

Concerning the dimensions of human personality, which of these is odd?
- A.
  
  Agreeableness
- B.
  
  Extravasion
- C.
  
  Competition
- D.
  
  Emotionality
Correct Answer
C. Competition

Explanation
Competition is the odd one out among the given options because it does not directly represent a dimension of human personality. Agreeableness, extraversion, and emotionality are all traits that are commonly used to describe aspects of an individual's personality. However, competition is not typically considered as a fundamental dimension of personality, but rather a behavior or attitude that can be influenced by various personality traits.

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5.

Which if the following psychologists did not involve in personality model studies?
- A.
  
  Clark Goldberg
- B.
  
  Diego Costa
- C.
  
  Sigmund Freud
- D.
  
  Jimmy McCrae
Correct Answer
C. Sigmund Freud

Explanation
Sigmund Freud is the correct answer because he was a prominent psychologist who extensively studied personality models. He developed the psychoanalytic theory, which focused on the unconscious mind and the influence of childhood experiences on personality development. Freud's theories, such as the id, ego, and superego, and the concept of defense mechanisms, have had a significant impact on the field of psychology and personality research. Therefore, it can be concluded that Freud did involve in personality model studies.

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6.

How many are the facets of emotionally?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
C. 4

Explanation
The question asks about the number of facets of "emotionally." The word "emotionally" refers to the state of being emotional or the capacity to feel and express emotions. In this context, facets refer to the different aspects or elements of being emotional. The correct answer is 4, suggesting that there are four distinct facets or components to being emotional.

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7.

What is the nationality of the industrial psychologist who pioneered lexical strategy in personality models?
- A.
  
  Australian
- B.
  
  Canadian
- C.
  
  Swiss
- D.
  
  American
Correct Answer
C. Swiss

Explanation
The correct answer is Swiss because the question asks for the nationality of the industrial psychologist who pioneered lexical strategy in personality models. Since the answer options include Australian, Canadian, Swiss, and American, the correct answer must be Swiss.

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8.

The 5 personality factors of the contemporary personality model is called ___________
- A.
  
  The Five roles
- B.
  
  5 Men
- C.
  
  The Big Five
- D.
  
  The Five
Correct Answer
C. The Big Five

Explanation
The correct answer is "The Big Five". The Big Five refers to the five personality factors that are commonly used in contemporary personality models. These factors include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. These factors are believed to represent the major dimensions of personality and are used to describe and measure individual differences in personality traits.

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9.

These are the facets of conscientiousness except
- A.
  
  Creativity
- B.
  
  Organization
- C.
  
  Perfectionism
- D.
  
  Prudence
Correct Answer
A. Creativity

Explanation
The question asks for the facets of conscientiousness that are not included in the given options. The options provided are Organization, Perfectionism, and Prudence. These are all traits that are commonly associated with conscientiousness, as individuals who are conscientious tend to be organized, detail-oriented, and cautious in their decision-making. Creativity, on the other hand, is not typically considered a facet of conscientiousness. Conscientious individuals are often diligent, responsible, and focused on following rules and meeting expectations, which may not leave much room for creativity.

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10.

Who reduced the list of words in Hexaco model to 35?
- A.
  
  Raymond Adams
- B.
  
  Jakes Thompson
- C.
  
  Alice Jones
- D.
  
  Raymond Catell
Correct Answer
D. Raymond Catell

Explanation
Raymond Catell reduced the list of words in the Hexaco model to 35.

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Hexaco Personality Inventory Quiz

This brilliant model was created by Aston and __________

In which book was the model first described?

How many are the dimensions of personality structure?

Concerning the dimensions of human personality, which of these is odd?

Which if the following psychologists did not involve in personality model studies?

How many are the facets of emotionally?

What is the nationality of the industrial psychologist who pioneered lexical strategy in personality models?

The 5 personality factors of the contemporary personality model is called ___________

These are the facets of conscientiousness except

Who reduced the list of words in Hexaco model to 35?