Exam 15: Personality in Perspective

The theorist that believed in the influence of siblings, parents, and social situations in shaping personality is

According to Freud, the force that affects conscious thoughts and behaviors is the

All theories discuss ____ that are influential in shaping our personality, to some degree.

In the first year of life, trust in the relationship between the mother and child was vital, according to

According to studies of consistency in personality, ____ are consistent over the life span.

Members of minority groups develop a(n) ____ identity as well as a(n) ____ identity.

Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development are based entirely on genetics.

Contemporary researchers focus on unconscious cognitive processes and describe them as more ____ than ____.

According to Allport, the mother is the primary source of two conditions crucial to later development:

As adults, we adjust our ____ with each stage of life and its differing needs, challenges, and opportunities.

A high degree of control has been related to better coping mechanisms, fewer stress effects, and greater mental and physical strength.

The theorist who credits people with the ability to learn through example and vicarious reinforcement is

Wars and economic recessions can restrict life choices and influence the formation of

In a day care study, no significant differences in self-esteem were found in children when mothers

____ believed that personality was shaped and fixed by the age of 5.

Societal standards and attitudes, likes and dislikes, as well as the nature of external threats are ____ for each generation.

According to research, our jobs can influence our personality.

In Seligman's terms, people who believe they are in control are ____ rather than ____.

Rogers believed parents had a responsibility to supply unconditional positive regard to their children.

A review of research between early childhood experiences and adult psychopathology showed that children who became depressed and anxious adults had