Question 1

Carl Rogers thinks that the way people behave is largely determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the lifestyle the person has chosen. 
B)  biological predispositions. 
C)  their own subjective reality. 
D)  conditioning and learning. 
A)  the lifestyle the person has chosen. 
B)  biological predispositions. 
C)  their own subjective reality. 
D)  conditioning and learning.

Question 2

The field of research that investigates the relative effects of heredity and environment on behaviour and ability is called

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural genetics. 
B)  twin research. 
C)  heritability research. 
D)  genetic research. 
A)  behavioural genetics. 
B)  twin research. 
C)  heritability research. 
D)  genetic research.

Question 3

Adler believed that ________ were more likely to be high achievers.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferiority-filled people 
B)  first-born children 
C)  deep style-of-lifers 
D)  superior people 
A)  inferiority-filled people 
B)  first-born children 
C)  deep style-of-lifers 
D)  superior people

Question 4

The term psychoanalysis applies only to the method of therapy developed by Freud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cattell thought the personality of an individual reflects the degree to which he or she possesses certain

Accepted Answer

A)  primary traits. 
B)  cardinal traits. 
C)  source traits. 
D)  core traits. 
A)  primary traits. 
B)  cardinal traits. 
C)  source traits. 
D)  core traits.

Question 6

People with an external locus of control believe all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  fate largely rules our destiny. 
B)  luck or chance determines much of what happens. 
C)  they are responsible primarily for the consequences of their behaviour. 
D)  "Whatever will be, will be." 
A)  fate largely rules our destiny. 
B)  luck or chance determines much of what happens. 
C)  they are responsible primarily for the consequences of their behaviour. 
D)  "Whatever will be, will be."

Question 7

In the five-factor theory, the dimension that contrasts sociable, outgoing, and active traits with withdrawn, passive, and quiet traits is called

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to experience. 
B)  neuroticism. 
C)  conscientiousness. 
D)  extraversion. 
A)  openness to experience. 
B)  neuroticism. 
C)  conscientiousness. 
D)  extraversion.

Question 8

Compare the way Freud and Jung view the structure of personality.

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss Freud's componen

Question 9

The superego develops at the end of the

Accepted Answer

A)  anal stage. 
B)  genital stage. 
C)  phallic stage. 
D)  latency period. 
A)  anal stage. 
B)  genital stage. 
C)  phallic stage. 
D)  latency period.

Question 10

The Oedipus/Electra complex in both sons and daughters is resolved by

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement of sexual urges into substitute objects. 
B)  attachment to the opposite-sex parent. 
C)  identification with the same-sex parent. 
D)  repression of sexual feelings toward the same-sex parent. 
A)  displacement of sexual urges into substitute objects. 
B)  attachment to the opposite-sex parent. 
C)  identification with the same-sex parent. 
D)  repression of sexual feelings toward the same-sex parent.

Question 11

According to Freud, your address and telephone number would usually reside in your

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

Which psychologist studied individuals he believed exemplified self-actualization in order to identify characteristics that self-actualizing persons share?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abraham Maslow 
B)  Gordon Allport 
C)  Carl Rogers 
D)  Hans Eysenck 
A)  Abraham Maslow 
B)  Gordon Allport 
C)  Carl Rogers 
D)  Hans Eysenck

Question 14

Regression occurs when we

Accepted Answer

A)  take out our frustrations on a less threatening person or object. 
B)  rechannel negative psychic energy to a more positive activity. 
C)  behave as if we were less mature than we are, to protect ourselves from a current anxiety. 
D)  blame others for that for which we are responsible. 
A)  take out our frustrations on a less threatening person or object. 
B)  rechannel negative psychic energy to a more positive activity. 
C)  behave as if we were less mature than we are, to protect ourselves from a current anxiety. 
D)  blame others for that for which we are responsible.

Question 15

What are some of the defence mechanisms? Describe the working of two. Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Defence mechanisms include pro

Question 16

The defence mechanism in which people attribute their own undesirable traits to others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  projection. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  rationalization. 
D)  denial. 
A)  projection. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  rationalization. 
D)  denial.

Question 17

Defence mechanisms are used only by psychologically unhealthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phil fails to recognize his attraction to his son's date. 
B)  Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum. 
C)  Paul redirects anger from his boss to his dog. 
D)  Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil in the summer heat. 
A)  Phil fails to recognize his attraction to his son's date. 
B)  Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum. 
C)  Paul redirects anger from his boss to his dog. 
D)  Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil in the summer heat.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of repression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gustavo does not remember being humiliated by his football coach. 
B)  Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum. 
C)  Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil in the summer heat. 
D)  Paul redirects anger from his boss to his dog. 
A)  Gustavo does not remember being humiliated by his football coach. 
B)  Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum. 
C)  Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil in the summer heat. 
D)  Paul redirects anger from his boss to his dog.

Carl Rogers thinks that the way people behave is largely determined by

The field of research that investigates the relative effects of heredity and environment on behaviour and ability is called

Adler believed that ________ were more likely to be high achievers.

The term psychoanalysis applies only to the method of therapy developed by Freud.

Cattell thought the personality of an individual reflects the degree to which he or she possesses certain

People with an external locus of control believe all of the following, except

In the five-factor theory, the dimension that contrasts sociable, outgoing, and active traits with withdrawn, passive, and quiet traits is called

Compare the way Freud and Jung view the structure of personality.

The superego develops at the end of the

The Oedipus/Electra complex in both sons and daughters is resolved by

According to Freud, your address and telephone number would usually reside in your

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

Which psychologist studied individuals he believed exemplified self-actualization in order to identify characteristics that self-actualizing persons share?

Regression occurs when we

What are some of the defence mechanisms? Describe the working of two. Give examples.

The defence mechanism in which people attribute their own undesirable traits to others is called

Defence mechanisms are used only by psychologically unhealthy individuals.

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

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

Which of the following is an example of repression?

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Exam 11: Personality, Theory and Assessment

Carl Rogers thinks that the way people behave is largely determined by

The field of research that investigates the relative effects of heredity and environment on behaviour and ability is called

Adler believed that ________ were more likely to be high achievers.

The term psychoanalysis applies only to the method of therapy developed by Freud.

Cattell thought the personality of an individual reflects the degree to which he or she possesses certain

People with an external locus of control believe all of the following, except

In the five-factor theory, the dimension that contrasts sociable, outgoing, and active traits with withdrawn, passive, and quiet traits is called

Compare the way Freud and Jung view the structure of personality.

The superego develops at the end of the

The Oedipus/Electra complex in both sons and daughters is resolved by

According to Freud, your address and telephone number would usually reside in your

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

Which psychologist studied individuals he believed exemplified self-actualization in order to identify characteristics that self-actualizing persons share?

Regression occurs when we

What are some of the defence mechanisms? Describe the working of two. Give examples.

The defence mechanism in which people attribute their own undesirable traits to others is called

Defence mechanisms are used only by psychologically unhealthy individuals.

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

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

Which of the following is an example of repression?

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

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Therapies

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