Question 1

A technique used by psychologists to measure personality that involves tracking frequency of particular targeted actions is called __________

Accepted Answer

A)  an interview. 
B)  a projective test. 
C)  behavioral assessment. 
D)  a histogram. 
A)  an interview. 
B)  a projective test. 
C)  behavioral assessment. 
D)  a histogram.

Question 2

In the classic sitcom The Odd Couple, it was amazing that Oscar and Felix got along because Oscar was such a slob and Felix was so obsessively neat. From a Freudian perspective, what could be said about the way these two men made it through the anal stage of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oscar was anally fixated, but Felix was not. 
B)  Oscar and Felix were both anally fixated, but in different ways. 
C)  Neither Oscar nor Felix were anally fixated. They just had different personalities. 
D)  Felix was anally fixated, but Oscar was not. 
A)  Oscar was anally fixated, but Felix was not. 
B)  Oscar and Felix were both anally fixated, but in different ways. 
C)  Neither Oscar nor Felix were anally fixated. They just had different personalities. 
D)  Felix was anally fixated, but Oscar was not.

Question 3

According to Freud, the __________ acts as our conscience.

Accepted Answer

A)  id 
B)  superego 
C)  ego 
D)  collective unconscious 
A)  id 
B)  superego 
C)  ego 
D)  collective unconscious

Question 4

An unconscious technique used by the ego to defend against anxiety and maintain self-esteem is (the) __________

Accepted Answer

A)  fixation. 
B)  Oedipus complex. 
C)  defense mechanisms. 
D)  libido. 
A)  fixation. 
B)  Oedipus complex. 
C)  defense mechanisms. 
D)  libido.

Question 5

Describe the "trait-situation debate" and give two examples of how this might appear in the real world.

Accepted Answer

The "trait-situation debate" is a long-s

Question 6

The Rorschach and the TAT are both well-known projective tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a young child, Darnell was always in trouble because he was 'hyperactive' and was always picking fights with other children. As he got older, Darnell started playing football in junior high and high school. His relentless pursuit and aggressive nature got him enough notice that he received a college scholarship. Darnell's classmates also noted that when he 'found sports' he started getting along better with people in general. Freud would suggest this change for the better is reflective of which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  regression 
B)  reaction formation 
C)  displacement 
D)  sublimation 
A)  regression 
B)  reaction formation 
C)  displacement 
D)  sublimation

Question 8

When evaluating the accuracy of Freud's theory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research supports Freud's idea that expressing emotions-"letting it all out"- helps resolve conflicts and negative feelings. 
B)  Research indicates that Freud's ideas of symbolism in dreams are not accurate. 
C)  Research has found that Freud's notion that childhood trauma leads to adult psychological disorder is not accurate. 
D)  Research finds that Freud's theory is useless in today's modern world. 
A)  Research supports Freud's idea that expressing emotions-"letting it all out"- helps resolve conflicts and negative feelings. 
B)  Research indicates that Freud's ideas of symbolism in dreams are not accurate. 
C)  Research has found that Freud's notion that childhood trauma leads to adult psychological disorder is not accurate. 
D)  Research finds that Freud's theory is useless in today's modern world.

Question 9

An individual operating on the reality principle seeks __________

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate gratification. 
B)  perfect accomplishments. 
C)  to reveal unconscious motivations. 
D)  rational means for obtaining gratification. 
A)  immediate gratification. 
B)  perfect accomplishments. 
C)  to reveal unconscious motivations. 
D)  rational means for obtaining gratification.

Question 10

Steve is extremely uptight and compulsively neat and orderly. According to Freudian theory, he became fixated at the __________ stage of psychosexual development.

Accepted Answer

A)  oral 
B)  anal 
C)  latency 
D)  genital 
A)  oral 
B)  anal 
C)  latency 
D)  genital

Question 11

Albert Bandura called the relationship of the three factors that influence personality psychic determinism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sigmund Freud proposed that his patients' disorders resulted most often from psychological conflicts related to sex and aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Neo-Freudian Karen Horney agreed with Freud's idea __________

Accepted Answer

A)  of the importance of childhood experience. 
B)  that the personality was divided into the id, ego and superego. 
C)  of the five psychosexual stages. 
D)  women wanted to have children to fulfill their unconscious wish for a penis. 
A)  of the importance of childhood experience. 
B)  that the personality was divided into the id, ego and superego. 
C)  of the five psychosexual stages. 
D)  women wanted to have children to fulfill their unconscious wish for a penis.

Question 14

The job of the __________ is to find practical ways for the __________ to get its pleasure needs met without offending the morality of the __________

Accepted Answer

A)  id; ego, superego. 
B)  ego; id; superego. 
C)  ego; superego; id. 
D)  superego; id; ego. 
A)  id; ego, superego. 
B)  ego; id; superego. 
C)  ego; superego; id. 
D)  superego; id; ego.

A technique used by psychologists to measure personality that involves tracking frequency of particular targeted actions is called __________

In the classic sitcom The Odd Couple, it was amazing that Oscar and Felix got along because Oscar was such a slob and Felix was so obsessively neat. From a Freudian perspective, what could be said about the way these two men made it through the anal stage of development?

According to Freud, the __________ acts as our conscience.

An unconscious technique used by the ego to defend against anxiety and maintain self-esteem is (the) __________

Describe the "trait-situation debate" and give two examples of how this might appear in the real world.

The Rorschach and the TAT are both well-known projective tests.

When evaluating the accuracy of Freud's theory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

An individual operating on the reality principle seeks __________

Steve is extremely uptight and compulsively neat and orderly. According to Freudian theory, he became fixated at the __________ stage of psychosexual development.

Albert Bandura called the relationship of the three factors that influence personality psychic determinism.

Sigmund Freud proposed that his patients' disorders resulted most often from psychological conflicts related to sex and aggression.

Neo-Freudian Karen Horney agreed with Freud's idea __________

The job of the is to find practical ways for the to get its pleasure needs met without offending the morality of the __

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Exam 13: Personality Theory and Assessment

A technique used by psychologists to measure personality that involves tracking frequency of particular targeted actions is called __________

In the classic sitcom The Odd Couple, it was amazing that Oscar and Felix got along because Oscar was such a slob and Felix was so obsessively neat. From a Freudian perspective, what could be said about the way these two men made it through the anal stage of development?

According to Freud, the __________ acts as our conscience.

An unconscious technique used by the ego to defend against anxiety and maintain self-esteem is (the) __________

Describe the "trait-situation debate" and give two examples of how this might appear in the real world.

The Rorschach and the TAT are both well-known projective tests.

When evaluating the accuracy of Freud's theory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

An individual operating on the reality principle seeks __________

Steve is extremely uptight and compulsively neat and orderly. According to Freudian theory, he became fixated at the __________ stage of psychosexual development.

Albert Bandura called the relationship of the three factors that influence personality psychic determinism.

Sigmund Freud proposed that his patients' disorders resulted most often from psychological conflicts related to sex and aggression.

Neo-Freudian Karen Horney agreed with Freud's idea __________

The job of the __________ is to find practical ways for the __________ to get its pleasure needs met without offending the morality of the __________

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

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Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

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Human Sexuality and Gender

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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The job of the is to find practical ways for the to get its pleasure needs met without offending the morality of the __