Question 1

Sigmund Freud's theory is built on

Accepted Answer

A)  a theoretical description of the way in which people learn to socialize from their family. 
B)  assumptions about lifelong human growth and development. 
C)  the concept of psychic determinism. 
D)  information gained from the treatment of his patients and his own life experiences. 
A)  a theoretical description of the way in which people learn to socialize from their family. 
B)  assumptions about lifelong human growth and development. 
C)  the concept of psychic determinism. 
D)  information gained from the treatment of his patients and his own life experiences.

Question 2

According to Freud, which of the following represents a primary source of influence on our personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  life experiences after we begin school 
B)  our heredity 
C)  the relative strengths of our id, ego, and superego 
D)  the problems we experience during adolescence 
A)  life experiences after we begin school 
B)  our heredity 
C)  the relative strengths of our id, ego, and superego 
D)  the problems we experience during adolescence

Question 3

Clyde accepts his friend despite the friend's failings and shortcomings. The term used by Carl Rogers to describe the acceptance of other people despite their failings is

Accepted Answer

A)  conditional positive regard. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  social approval. 
D)  unconditional positive regard. 
A)  conditional positive regard. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  social approval. 
D)  unconditional positive regard.

Question 4

Why is Horney considered a pioneer in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Horney questioned Freud's sexist view of

Question 5

What do the social-cognitive theorists believe about learning?

Accepted Answer

Social-cognitive theorists consider both

Question 6

Humanistic psychologists see human beings as all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  capable of directing their lives. 
B)  having a tendency toward growth. 
C)  innately good. 
D)  determined by the environment. 
A)  capable of directing their lives. 
B)  having a tendency toward growth. 
C)  innately good. 
D)  determined by the environment.

Question 7

A test that presents ambiguous stimuli is known in psychology as

Accepted Answer

A)  an objective test. 
B)  an invalid test. 
C)  a projective test. 
D)  a less reliable test. 
A)  an objective test. 
B)  an invalid test. 
C)  a projective test. 
D)  a less reliable test.

Question 8

The defence mechanism in which people defend against anxiety by adopting behaviours opposite of their true feelings is called

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction formation. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  rationalization. 
A)  reaction formation. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 9

You just found a gold watch in a darkened movie theatre. According to Freud's theory, which part of your personality would urge you to turn it in to the lost and found?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following operates by the guideline "I want it and I want it now!"?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Compared to psychoanalytic theories, humanistic theories are more likely to emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)  the dark side of human nature. 
B)  the past. 
C)  sexuality. 
D)  personal responsibility. 
A)  the dark side of human nature. 
B)  the past. 
C)  sexuality. 
D)  personal responsibility.

Question 12

According to Freud, what kind of influence do fixations at the psychosexual stages have on the development of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  some 
B)  major 
C)  none 
D)  little 
A)  some 
B)  major 
C)  none 
D)  little

Question 13

How did Cattell differentiate between surface and source traits?

Accepted Answer

Cattell used the term surface traits to

Question 14

Which of Jung's structures of the mind was not part of Freud's view?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

"I think people are basically good," asserts Wade, "and if you just treat them right, they'll live healthy, productive lives." Wade's beliefs are consistent with those of

Accepted Answer

A)  Raymond Cattell. 
B)  Carl Jung. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Carl Rogers. 
A)  Raymond Cattell. 
B)  Carl Jung. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Carl Rogers.

Question 16

What is the evidence for a genetic understanding of personality?

Accepted Answer

Studies have revealed that abo

Question 17

The ego operates on the ________ principle and is best described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reality; moral 
B)  reality; pleasure-seeking 
C)  pleasure; practical 
D)  reality; practical 
A)  reality; moral 
B)  reality; pleasure-seeking 
C)  pleasure; practical 
D)  reality; practical

Question 18

When Harland described Jarret as "warm and friendly with a sense of humour," Harland was supporting the ideas about personality proposed by

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical theorists. 
B)  generic theorists. 
C)  trait theorists. 
D)  type theorists. 
A)  hierarchical theorists. 
B)  generic theorists. 
C)  trait theorists. 
D)  type theorists.

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of Freud's psychosexual stages?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

According to psychoanalytic theory, __________ operates according to the __________ principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  id; reality 
B)  superego; reality 
C)  id; pleasure 
D)  ego; compromise 
A)  id; reality 
B)  superego; reality 
C)  id; pleasure 
D)  ego; compromise

Sigmund Freud's theory is built on

According to Freud, which of the following represents a primary source of influence on our personality?

Clyde accepts his friend despite the friend's failings and shortcomings. The term used by Carl Rogers to describe the acceptance of other people despite their failings is

Why is Horney considered a pioneer in psychology?

What do the social-cognitive theorists believe about learning?

Humanistic psychologists see human beings as all of the following, except

A test that presents ambiguous stimuli is known in psychology as

The defence mechanism in which people defend against anxiety by adopting behaviours opposite of their true feelings is called

You just found a gold watch in a darkened movie theatre. According to Freud's theory, which part of your personality would urge you to turn it in to the lost and found?

Which of the following operates by the guideline "I want it and I want it now!"?

Compared to psychoanalytic theories, humanistic theories are more likely to emphasize

According to Freud, what kind of influence do fixations at the psychosexual stages have on the development of personality?

How did Cattell differentiate between surface and source traits?

Which of Jung's structures of the mind was not part of Freud's view?

"I think people are basically good," asserts Wade, "and if you just treat them right, they'll live healthy, productive lives." Wade's beliefs are consistent with those of

What is the evidence for a genetic understanding of personality?

The ego operates on the principle and is best described as .

When Harland described Jarret as "warm and friendly with a sense of humour," Harland was supporting the ideas about personality proposed by

Which of the following is not one of Freud's psychosexual stages?

According to psychoanalytic theory, operates according to the principle.

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Exam 11: Personality, Theory and Assessment

Sigmund Freud's theory is built on

According to Freud, which of the following represents a primary source of influence on our personality?

Clyde accepts his friend despite the friend's failings and shortcomings. The term used by Carl Rogers to describe the acceptance of other people despite their failings is

Why is Horney considered a pioneer in psychology?

What do the social-cognitive theorists believe about learning?

Humanistic psychologists see human beings as all of the following, except

A test that presents ambiguous stimuli is known in psychology as

The defence mechanism in which people defend against anxiety by adopting behaviours opposite of their true feelings is called

You just found a gold watch in a darkened movie theatre. According to Freud's theory, which part of your personality would urge you to turn it in to the lost and found?

Which of the following operates by the guideline "I want it and I want it now!"?

Compared to psychoanalytic theories, humanistic theories are more likely to emphasize

According to Freud, what kind of influence do fixations at the psychosexual stages have on the development of personality?

How did Cattell differentiate between surface and source traits?

Which of Jung's structures of the mind was not part of Freud's view?

"I think people are basically good," asserts Wade, "and if you just treat them right, they'll live healthy, productive lives." Wade's beliefs are consistent with those of

What is the evidence for a genetic understanding of personality?

The ego operates on the ________ principle and is best described as ________.

When Harland described Jarret as "warm and friendly with a sense of humour," Harland was supporting the ideas about personality proposed by

Which of the following is not one of Freud's psychosexual stages?

According to psychoanalytic theory, __________ operates according to the __________ principle.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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The ego operates on the principle and is best described as .

According to psychoanalytic theory, operates according to the principle.