Question 1

The Big Five model was proposed by ________ theorists.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  trait 
C)  cognitive-social learning 
D)  psychodynamic 
A)  behavioral 
B)  trait 
C)  cognitive-social learning 
D)  psychodynamic

Question 2

Describe Freud's structure of personality in terms of the functions of each structural part, the principles guiding the function of each part, and the role of the unconscious in Freud's structural system.

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of personality was referr

Question 3

Erikson stresses the quality of ________ in personality development.

Accepted Answer

A)  parent-child relationships 
B)  primary-process thinking 
C)  stimulus motives 
D)  sexual motives 
A)  parent-child relationships 
B)  primary-process thinking 
C)  stimulus motives 
D)  sexual motives

Question 4

Describe the strengths and criticisms of humanistic theories of personality.

Accepted Answer

While humanistic theories argue that the

Question 5

According to Freud, thinking and reasoning are controlled by the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Erikson's theory argues that personality is almost fully developed by adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Freud's view, if parents are too ________ during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too ________, their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  lenient; lenient 
B)  lenient; strict 
C)  strict; lenient 
D)  strict; strict 
A)  lenient; lenient 
B)  lenient; strict 
C)  strict; lenient 
D)  strict; strict

Question 8

Adler's emphasis on people's positive social strivings has caused him to be labeled by many psychologists as the "father" of ________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  social 
C)  humanistic 
D)  Gestalt 
A)  cognitive 
B)  social 
C)  humanistic 
D)  Gestalt

Question 9

Summarize the strengths and criticisms of psychodynamic theories of personality.

Accepted Answer

Strengths of psychodynamic theories incl

Question 10

Recently, each of the Big Five traits has been shown to have ________ facets.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  six 
C)  four 
D)  eight 
A)  two 
B)  six 
C)  four 
D)  eight

Question 11

According to Freud, the ________ acts as our conscience.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Horney disagreed with many of Freud's ideas, but particularly those regarding ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  his emphasis on unconscious processes affecting conscious functioning 
B)  his analysis of women and his emphasis on sexual instincts 
C)  the importance of early childhood in shaping adult personality 
D)  the importance of defense mechanisms in protecting the ego from anxiety 
A)  his emphasis on unconscious processes affecting conscious functioning 
B)  his analysis of women and his emphasis on sexual instincts 
C)  the importance of early childhood in shaping adult personality 
D)  the importance of defense mechanisms in protecting the ego from anxiety

Question 13

During her childhood, Katia was openly rebellious and threw tantrums. As an adult, she is unorganized and destructive. In Freud's view, she is fixated in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The central tenet of humanistic personality theories that the overriding purpose of the human condition is to realize one's potential, has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  been virtually impossible to study scientifically 
B)  received extensive support from experimental research 
C)  not been supported by experimental research findings 
D)  been largely confirmed by experimental research 
A)  been virtually impossible to study scientifically 
B)  received extensive support from experimental research 
C)  not been supported by experimental research findings 
D)  been largely confirmed by experimental research

Question 15

Johnny is 8 years old. He likes to play with other little boys, but has no interest in playing with little girls. According to Freud, he is in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phallic stage 
B)  genital stage 
C)  oral stage 
D)  latency period 
A)  phallic stage 
B)  genital stage 
C)  oral stage 
D)  latency period

Question 16

All psychodynamic theorists share the sense that personality is primarily determined by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscious choice/free will 
B)  unconscious processes 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  learning and conditioning 
A)  conscious choice/free will 
B)  unconscious processes 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  learning and conditioning

Question 17

Summarize the research on and current status of trait theories and the Big Five.

Accepted Answer

Traits were initially identified by Allp

Question 18

For Freud, the storehouse of unconscious urges and desires continuously seeking expression is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  superego 
B)  ego 
C)  persona 
D)  id 
A)  superego 
B)  ego 
C)  persona 
D)  id

Question 19

According to Freud, the reality principle is the way in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the id tries to obtain gratification and avoid pain 
B)  young children instinctively seek self-actualization 
C)  the ego tries to delay satisfying the id's desires until it can do so safely and successfully 
D)  the ego ideal established standards of what one would like to be 
A)  the id tries to obtain gratification and avoid pain 
B)  young children instinctively seek self-actualization 
C)  the ego tries to delay satisfying the id's desires until it can do so safely and successfully 
D)  the ego ideal established standards of what one would like to be

Question 20

For Freud, the moral guardian is the ego.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Big Five model was proposed by ________ theorists.

Describe Freud's structure of personality in terms of the functions of each structural part, the principles guiding the function of each part, and the role of the unconscious in Freud's structural system.

Erikson stresses the quality of ________ in personality development.

Describe the strengths and criticisms of humanistic theories of personality.

According to Freud, thinking and reasoning are controlled by the ________.

Erikson's theory argues that personality is almost fully developed by adolescence.

In Freud's view, if parents are too during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too , their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.

Adler's emphasis on people's positive social strivings has caused him to be labeled by many psychologists as the "father" of ________ psychology.

Summarize the strengths and criticisms of psychodynamic theories of personality.

Recently, each of the Big Five traits has been shown to have ________ facets.

According to Freud, the ________ acts as our conscience.

Horney disagreed with many of Freud's ideas, but particularly those regarding ________.

During her childhood, Katia was openly rebellious and threw tantrums. As an adult, she is unorganized and destructive. In Freud's view, she is fixated in the ________ stage.

The central tenet of humanistic personality theories that the overriding purpose of the human condition is to realize one's potential, has ________.

Johnny is 8 years old. He likes to play with other little boys, but has no interest in playing with little girls. According to Freud, he is in the ________.

All psychodynamic theorists share the sense that personality is primarily determined by ________.

Summarize the research on and current status of trait theories and the Big Five.

For Freud, the storehouse of unconscious urges and desires continuously seeking expression is the ________.

According to Freud, the reality principle is the way in which ________.

For Freud, the moral guardian is the ego.

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Exam 10: Personality

The Big Five model was proposed by ________ theorists.

Describe Freud's structure of personality in terms of the functions of each structural part, the principles guiding the function of each part, and the role of the unconscious in Freud's structural system.

Erikson stresses the quality of ________ in personality development.

Describe the strengths and criticisms of humanistic theories of personality.

According to Freud, thinking and reasoning are controlled by the ________.

Erikson's theory argues that personality is almost fully developed by adolescence.

In Freud's view, if parents are too ________ during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too ________, their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.

Adler's emphasis on people's positive social strivings has caused him to be labeled by many psychologists as the "father" of ________ psychology.

Summarize the strengths and criticisms of psychodynamic theories of personality.

Recently, each of the Big Five traits has been shown to have ________ facets.

According to Freud, the ________ acts as our conscience.

Horney disagreed with many of Freud's ideas, but particularly those regarding ________.

During her childhood, Katia was openly rebellious and threw tantrums. As an adult, she is unorganized and destructive. In Freud's view, she is fixated in the ________ stage.

The central tenet of humanistic personality theories that the overriding purpose of the human condition is to realize one's potential, has ________.

Johnny is 8 years old. He likes to play with other little boys, but has no interest in playing with little girls. According to Freud, he is in the ________.

All psychodynamic theorists share the sense that personality is primarily determined by ________.

Summarize the research on and current status of trait theories and the Big Five.

For Freud, the storehouse of unconscious urges and desires continuously seeking expression is the ________.

According to Freud, the reality principle is the way in which ________.

For Freud, the moral guardian is the ego.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Mental Abilities

Motivation and Emotion

Life-Span Development

Stress and Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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In Freud's view, if parents are too during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too , their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.