QUESTION BANK

PERSONAL GROWTH & TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

MBA HR

1. The word personality is derived from the Latin word ---------------which means -----------------.
2. Personality means the same as character. True/False
3. Individuality refers to ------------------------ of personality.
4. Individuality is caused by ------------------------ & ---------------------------.
5. The systematic study of personality in all its aspects has been labeled ------------------------------.)
6. Three major factors which determine the development of personality pattern are-------------------,
------------------------ & ------------------------.
7. Physique, intelligence & temperament are the principal raw materials of personality. True/False
8. Concept of self forms the core of personality pattern True/False
9. Personality pattern has two main elements: ----------------------- & ----------------------.
10. Self concept has five major components. True/False
11. Match the following
a. Physical attractiveness 1. Perpetual self concept
b. Honesty 2. Psychological self concept
c. Courage 3.Attitudinal self concept
d. Pride
e. Values
12. Which of the following is not a kind of self concept
a. Social
b. Transitory
c. Ideal
d. Basic
e. General
13. Physical self concept never changes T/F
14. Social self concept is also known as:
a. Positive image
b. Mirror image
c. Party image
15. Basic self concept & social self concept are always same T/F
16. Discrepancies between basic self concept and mirror images indicate:
a. Poor personal & social adjustments
b. Good personal & social adjustments

17. Self concept can be easily changed T/F

18. A trait consists of
a. Group of related and consistent reactions
b. Group of unrelated reactions

19. Characteristics of traits are

a. Uniqueness, attractiveness & likableness.
b. Uniqueness, likableness & consistency
20. Traits are also known as habits. T/F
21. Symbols of self influence one’s self concept. T/F
22. Symbols of self influence one’s judgment of others. T/F
23. Mention any four symbols of self.
24. Mention three qualities symbolized by clothing as a symbol of self
25. Nick names do not affect one’s self perception. T/F
26. People who have socially undesirable names do not have any adjustment problems in society.
T/F
27. Mention the three ways in which the environment influences the personality pattern
28. Desirable traits do not help in winning social approval T/F
29. Personality changes can be
a. Only quantitative
b. Subjective
c. Only qualitative
d. Both quantitative & qualitative

30. Personality shows relatively persistent pattern with a few changes here & there T/F