Question 1

Describe how Freud conceptualized the ego.

Accepted Answer

Ego is the rational, problem-solving force that strives to keep the id-based impulses in check. The ego is governed by the reality principle such that it may not always be possible to have all wants and desires satisfied.

Question 2

Research with twins and studies of hormones and blood pressure suggest that __________ factors are linked to Eysenck's superfactors at least to some degree.

Accepted Answer

biological

Question 3

A boy entering the phallic stage may begin to feel sexual attraction towards his mother. This is referred to as the __________ complex.

Accepted Answer

Oedipus

Question 4

Central traits affect a broad range of individuals' behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Unlike Freud, Adler was interested in how feelings of __________, stemming from childhood experiences, motivate behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike Freud, Adler was interested in how...

Question 6

According to Skinner, what we call personality is simply consistency of what tendencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental 
B)  Response 
C)  Latent 
D)  Situational 
A)  Environmental 
B)  Response 
C)  Latent 
D)  Situational

Question 7

According to research, people who score high on Clark and Watson's disinhibition dimension are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  be morning people. 
B)  be more likely to feel anger, contempt and guilt. 
C)  lead active lives and exhibit enthusiasm. 
D)  get poorer grades, perform more poorly at work, and engage in riskier activities. 
A)  be morning people. 
B)  be more likely to feel anger, contempt and guilt. 
C)  lead active lives and exhibit enthusiasm. 
D)  get poorer grades, perform more poorly at work, and engage in riskier activities.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of personality inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The TAT 
B)  The NOE 
C)  The MMPI 
D)  The NOE-PI-R 
A)  The TAT 
B)  The NOE 
C)  The MMPI 
D)  The NOE-PI-R

Question 9

All of the following represent problems with humanistic theories except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are overly positive and ignore psychological dysfunction. 
B)  they put too much emphasis on the conflict within the personality. 
C)  they contain abstract concepts that are difficult to test. 
D)  they are overly simplistic. 
A)  they are overly positive and ignore psychological dysfunction. 
B)  they put too much emphasis on the conflict within the personality. 
C)  they contain abstract concepts that are difficult to test. 
D)  they are overly simplistic.

Question 10

Which of the following characteristics is related to antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dishonest/deceitful 
B)  Recklessness 
C)  Impulsivity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Dishonest/deceitful 
B)  Recklessness 
C)  Impulsivity 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Explain how modeling and self-efficacy influence personality?

Accepted Answer

Bandura argued for the concept

Question 12

Individuals with low levels of negative emotionality are peaceful and satisfied with life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Gracie is pregnant, but her boyfriend has deserted her. She really doesn't want this baby, but she doesn't believe in abortion, so she has the baby and keeps it. After the baby is born, Gracie turns into "supermom" and spends all her energies on the baby and tells everyone she meets how much she loves her child. Which defense mechanism is Gracie using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Displacement 
B)  Reaction formation 
C)  Denial 
D)  Regression 
A)  Displacement 
B)  Reaction formation 
C)  Denial 
D)  Regression

Question 14

High dopaminergic activity in the reward centers of the brain is related to negative emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using the five-factor model, analyze your own personality by specifying how you believe your friends may label you for each of the five attributes.

Accepted Answer

Make a claim for all five attr

Question 16

Peak experiences describe the sexual stage of orgasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gilligan found that men score higher on traits that reflect individuality and autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The superego's view of which behaviors are acceptable is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  an understanding of society's laws. 
B)  an internalization of values that are unconsciously adopted. 
C)  a desire to avoid punishment. 
D)  universal standards of moral behavior. 
A)  an understanding of society's laws. 
B)  an internalization of values that are unconsciously adopted. 
C)  a desire to avoid punishment. 
D)  universal standards of moral behavior.

Question 19

An individual who is considered mentally healthy may become fixated at a particular stage and suffer no adverse consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One of the most famous studies of twin adoption is called the Minnesota Twins Study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe how Freud conceptualized the ego.

Research with twins and studies of hormones and blood pressure suggest that __________ factors are linked to Eysenck's superfactors at least to some degree.

A boy entering the phallic stage may begin to feel sexual attraction towards his mother. This is referred to as the __________ complex.

Central traits affect a broad range of individuals' behavior.

Unlike Freud, Adler was interested in how feelings of __________, stemming from childhood experiences, motivate behavior.

According to Skinner, what we call personality is simply consistency of what tendencies?

According to research, people who score high on Clark and Watson's disinhibition dimension are more likely to

Which of the following is NOT a type of personality inventory?

All of the following represent problems with humanistic theories except

Which of the following characteristics is related to antisocial personality disorder?

Explain how modeling and self-efficacy influence personality?

Individuals with low levels of negative emotionality are peaceful and satisfied with life.

High dopaminergic activity in the reward centers of the brain is related to negative emotions.

Using the five-factor model, analyze your own personality by specifying how you believe your friends may label you for each of the five attributes.

Peak experiences describe the sexual stage of orgasm.

Gilligan found that men score higher on traits that reflect individuality and autonomy.

The superego's view of which behaviors are acceptable is based on

An individual who is considered mentally healthy may become fixated at a particular stage and suffer no adverse consequences.

One of the most famous studies of twin adoption is called the Minnesota Twins Study.

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Exam 13: Personality

Describe how Freud conceptualized the ego.

Research with twins and studies of hormones and blood pressure suggest that __________ factors are linked to Eysenck's superfactors at least to some degree.

A boy entering the phallic stage may begin to feel sexual attraction towards his mother. This is referred to as the __________ complex.

Central traits affect a broad range of individuals' behavior.

Unlike Freud, Adler was interested in how feelings of __________, stemming from childhood experiences, motivate behavior.

According to Skinner, what we call personality is simply consistency of what tendencies?

According to research, people who score high on Clark and Watson's disinhibition dimension are more likely to

Which of the following is NOT a type of personality inventory?

All of the following represent problems with humanistic theories except

Which of the following characteristics is related to antisocial personality disorder?

Explain how modeling and self-efficacy influence personality?

Individuals with low levels of negative emotionality are peaceful and satisfied with life.

High dopaminergic activity in the reward centers of the brain is related to negative emotions.

Using the five-factor model, analyze your own personality by specifying how you believe your friends may label you for each of the five attributes.

Peak experiences describe the sexual stage of orgasm.

Gilligan found that men score higher on traits that reflect individuality and autonomy.

The superego's view of which behaviors are acceptable is based on

An individual who is considered mentally healthy may become fixated at a particular stage and suffer no adverse consequences.

One of the most famous studies of twin adoption is called the Minnesota Twins Study.

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation

Emotion

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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