Question 1

The id can be BEST described as having which of the following statements as its motto?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mom always liked you best 
B)  do the right thing 
C)  we can work it out 
D)  if it feels good, do it 
A)  Mom always liked you best 
B)  do the right thing 
C)  we can work it out 
D)  if it feels good, do it D

Question 2

The variety of modern psychodynamic theories of personality all derive from the work of which of the following individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Bandura 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Karen Horney 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt 
A)  Albert Bandura 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Karen Horney 
D)  Wilhelm Wundt B

Question 3

Freud believed that conflicts involving which two areas are especially important and often have far-reaching consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual and aggressive 
B)  sexual and self-actualization 
C)  aggressive and security 
D)  self-actualization and security 
A)  sexual and aggressive 
B)  sexual and self-actualization 
C)  aggressive and security 
D)  self-actualization and security A

Question 4

Wanda is very quiet around people in authority, but she can be loud and boisterous among her peers. Which of the following theorists would explain the difference in Wanda's behavior in terms of situational factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  Walter Mischel 
C)  Alfred Adler 
D)  Sigmund Freud 
A)  Carl Rogers 
B)  Walter Mischel 
C)  Alfred Adler 
D)  Sigmund Freud

Question 5

Mr. Gorst is a very patient individual who always has time for any questions his children might ask. If Mr. Gorst's children grow up to be patient individuals, the development of this personality trait would be BEST explained using the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  observational learning. 
D)  rationalization. 
A)  positive reinforcement. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  observational learning. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 6

The broad category of personality theory that assumes people are largely conscious and rational beings who are not dominated by unconscious, irrational needs and conflicts is the

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral perspective. 
B)  psychodynamic perspective. 
C)  humanistic perspective. 
D)  biological perspective. 
A)  behavioral perspective. 
B)  psychodynamic perspective. 
C)  humanistic perspective. 
D)  biological perspective.

Question 7

The collection of beliefs about one's own nature, unique qualities, and typical behavior is referred to as one's ____, according to Rogers.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept 
B)  phenomenology 
C)  state of incongruence 
D)  level of self-actualization 
A)  self-concept 
B)  phenomenology 
C)  state of incongruence 
D)  level of self-actualization

Question 8

In the Featured Study, which looked at the correlations between individual personalities and people's working environment, independent observers who visited offices were the least accurate in assessing the individual's level of

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  extraversion. 
D)  emotional stability. 
A)  agreeableness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  extraversion. 
D)  emotional stability.

Question 9

The most optimistic view of human nature is found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic approach. 
B)  behavioral approach. 
C)  cognitive approach. 
D)  humanistic approach. 
A)  psychoanalytic approach. 
B)  behavioral approach. 
C)  cognitive approach. 
D)  humanistic approach.

Question 10

Individuals who tend to be preoccupied with the internal world of their own thoughts, feelings and experiences are described as

Accepted Answer

A)  fixated. 
B)  compensaters. 
C)  introverts. 
D)  extraverts. 
A)  fixated. 
B)  compensaters. 
C)  introverts. 
D)  extraverts.

Question 11

Michael is an executive for a major corporation. He constantly needs to find ways to meet the corporation's goals and objectives while taking into consideration factors such as laws and financial resources. In making these decisions, Michael is acting most like the portion of the personality that Freud referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ego. 
B)  the superego. 
C)  the id. 
D)  the preconscious. 
A)  the ego. 
B)  the superego. 
C)  the id. 
D)  the preconscious.

Question 12

Observational learning and self-efficacy are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  Roger's person-centered theory. 
B)  Bandura's social cognitive theory. 
C)  Jung's analytical theory. 
D)  Mischel's person-situation approach. 
A)  Roger's person-centered theory. 
B)  Bandura's social cognitive theory. 
C)  Jung's analytical theory. 
D)  Mischel's person-situation approach.

Question 13

It has been argued which of the following should be recognized as a fundamental sixth factor in personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty-humility 
B)  curiosity-flexibility 
C)  pensiveness-hesitancy 
D)  synergy-cooperativeness 
A)  honesty-humility 
B)  curiosity-flexibility 
C)  pensiveness-hesitancy 
D)  synergy-cooperativeness

Question 14

The impending possibility of a forbidden impulse getting out of control and being expressed in behavior would be most apt to produce ____ in the person.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  impulse gratification 
C)  secondary gain 
D)  depression 
A)  anxiety 
B)  impulse gratification 
C)  secondary gain 
D)  depression

Question 15

Which personality theorist suggested that the birth order of a child in a family influenced the child's personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alfred Adler 
B)  Carl Rogers 
C)  Walter Mischel 
D)  Carl Jung 
A)  Alfred Adler 
B)  Carl Rogers 
C)  Walter Mischel 
D)  Carl Jung

Question 16

Natalie is eight years old. Her parents have always spoiled her and given her anything that she has asked for. Based on Adler's theory of individual psychology, this parental pampering may cause Natalie

Accepted Answer

A)  to develop exaggerated feelings of weakness and inadequacy. 
B)  to develop a weak superego. 
C)  to be dominated by her superego as an adult. 
D)  to develop feelings of competence and self-sufficiency. 
A)  to develop exaggerated feelings of weakness and inadequacy. 
B)  to develop a weak superego. 
C)  to be dominated by her superego as an adult. 
D)  to develop feelings of competence and self-sufficiency.

Question 17

A person who tends to be selfish, demanding and disregards the rights of other people would appear to have a stronger ____ than ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ego; superego 
B)  unconscious; conscious 
C)  superego; id 
D)  id; superego 
A)  ego; superego 
B)  unconscious; conscious 
C)  superego; id 
D)  id; superego

Question 18

According to the psychoanalytic view, many important life choices and decisions are based on

Accepted Answer

A)  rationality and logic. 
B)  unconscious urges and mechanisms. 
C)  weighing pros and cons of one's actions before behaving. 
D)  the distinction between the real self and the ideal self. 
A)  rationality and logic. 
B)  unconscious urges and mechanisms. 
C)  weighing pros and cons of one's actions before behaving. 
D)  the distinction between the real self and the ideal self.

Question 19

Gordon hadn't thought about the band "Spider Wings" for several months. However, as soon as Donovon mentioned it, Gordon instantly thought about the great time he had at their last concert. According to Freud, before Donovon mentioned the "Spider Wings," Gordon's memory of the concert was contained in his

Accepted Answer

A)  subconscious mind. 
B)  preconscious mind. 
C)  conscious mind. 
D)  unconscious mind. 
A)  subconscious mind. 
B)  preconscious mind. 
C)  conscious mind. 
D)  unconscious mind.

Question 20

The thoughts, memories, and desires you have that you do not realize you have are in your ____ awareness.

Accepted Answer

A)  superego 
B)  preconscious 
C)  unconscious 
D)  conscious 
A)  superego 
B)  preconscious 
C)  unconscious 
D)  conscious

Exam 23: Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment Part 1

The id can be BEST described as having which of the following statements as its motto?

The variety of modern psychodynamic theories of personality all derive from the work of which of the following individuals?

Freud believed that conflicts involving which two areas are especially important and often have far-reaching consequences?

Wanda is very quiet around people in authority, but she can be loud and boisterous among her peers. Which of the following theorists would explain the difference in Wanda's behavior in terms of situational factors?

Mr. Gorst is a very patient individual who always has time for any questions his children might ask. If Mr. Gorst's children grow up to be patient individuals, the development of this personality trait would be BEST explained using the concept of

The broad category of personality theory that assumes people are largely conscious and rational beings who are not dominated by unconscious, irrational needs and conflicts is the

The collection of beliefs about one's own nature, unique qualities, and typical behavior is referred to as one's ____, according to Rogers.

In the Featured Study, which looked at the correlations between individual personalities and people's working environment, independent observers who visited offices were the least accurate in assessing the individual's level of

The most optimistic view of human nature is found in the

Individuals who tend to be preoccupied with the internal world of their own thoughts, feelings and experiences are described as

Observational learning and self-efficacy are associated with

It has been argued which of the following should be recognized as a fundamental sixth factor in personality?

The impending possibility of a forbidden impulse getting out of control and being expressed in behavior would be most apt to produce ____ in the person.

Which personality theorist suggested that the birth order of a child in a family influenced the child's personality?

Natalie is eight years old. Her parents have always spoiled her and given her anything that she has asked for. Based on Adler's theory of individual psychology, this parental pampering may cause Natalie

A person who tends to be selfish, demanding and disregards the rights of other people would appear to have a stronger ____ than ____.

According to the psychoanalytic view, many important life choices and decisions are based on

The thoughts, memories, and desires you have that you do not realize you have are in your ____ awareness.

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