Question 1

Dr.Jones gives her client a Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) to evaluate her client's

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  sexual conflicts. 
C)  level of psychopathy. 
D)  motivational traits. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  sexual conflicts. 
C)  level of psychopathy. 
D)  motivational traits.

Question 2

Trait theories,like the five-factor theory,are important because they

Accepted Answer

A)  provide information on unconscious processes. 
B)  can use projective measures to assess personality. 
C)  provide insight into how situations influence personality. 
D)  can predict a wide variety of behaviors. 
A)  provide information on unconscious processes. 
B)  can use projective measures to assess personality. 
C)  provide insight into how situations influence personality. 
D)  can predict a wide variety of behaviors.

Question 3

Fern decides that she is an excellent student because her grades are much higher than her younger siblings'.Her judgment is based on a(n) ________ comparison.

Accepted Answer

A)  upward 
B)  downward 
C)  temporal 
D)  self-serving 
A)  upward 
B)  downward 
C)  temporal 
D)  self-serving

Question 4

Charlotte is excessively needy and smokes cigarettes constantly to ease her anxiety. According to the psychodynamic theory of personality,Charlotte may be fixated at the
________ stage of psychosocial development.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

According to sociometer theory,self-esteem is important because it indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  social acceptance and rejection. 
B)  discrepancies between internal and external evaluations. 
C)  good and bad interpersonal behaviors. 
D)  changes in our moods and emotions. 
A)  social acceptance and rejection. 
B)  discrepancies between internal and external evaluations. 
C)  good and bad interpersonal behaviors. 
D)  changes in our moods and emotions.

Question 6

Dr.Roger is a psychologist trained in the person-centered approach to therapy.Which of the following describes how Dr.Roger would treat a client?

Accepted Answer

A)  He would have his client's behaviors observed by two or more raters. 
B)  He would discuss his client's problems as the client understands them. 
C)  He would have his client take tests that measure the five-factor theory. 
D)  He would have his client take multiple projective tests to reveal unconscious conflicts. 
A)  He would have his client's behaviors observed by two or more raters. 
B)  He would discuss his client's problems as the client understands them. 
C)  He would have his client take tests that measure the five-factor theory. 
D)  He would have his client take multiple projective tests to reveal unconscious conflicts.

Question 7

Anik's id is a very dominant force in his personality.Which of the following is Anik most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  feel embarrassed even if he has done nothing wrong 
B)  act calmly around strangers 
C)  follow his impulses when making decisions 
D)  resolve conflicts in a peaceful way 
A)  feel embarrassed even if he has done nothing wrong 
B)  act calmly around strangers 
C)  follow his impulses when making decisions 
D)  resolve conflicts in a peaceful way

Question 8

Andy is an angry child whose aggressive behavior has gotten him into trouble.His parents decide to get him involved in sports to channel some of this anger into a healthier and more
Productive outlet.According to the psychodynamic theory of personality,his parents are trying
To use the defense mechanism of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A) Describe what a projective measure is and provide an example.
B) What approach to personality would be most likely to use this type of measure?
C) What is a weakness of this type of measure?

Accepted Answer

A) A projective measure explores the unc

Question 10

According to research on gender differences in personality,men tend to be ________ than women.

Accepted Answer

A)  more assertive 
B)  more conscientious 
C)  less assertive 
D)  less conscientious 
A)  more assertive 
B)  more conscientious 
C)  less assertive 
D)  less conscientious

Question 11

Recent psychological research suggests that the impact of parenting style on personality is

Accepted Answer

A)  more influential than previously assumed. 
B)  less influential than previously assumed. 
C)  only influential in individualistic cultures. 
D)  only influential in collectivistic cultures. 
A)  more influential than previously assumed. 
B)  less influential than previously assumed. 
C)  only influential in individualistic cultures. 
D)  only influential in collectivistic cultures.

Question 12

What is the difference between temperaments and personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traits are broader than temperaments. 
B)  Temperaments are broader than traits. 
C)  Temperaments only apply to children. 
D)  Traits only apply to children. 
A)  Traits are broader than temperaments. 
B)  Temperaments are broader than traits. 
C)  Temperaments only apply to children. 
D)  Traits only apply to children.

Question 13

Phoebe is an inventor who is creative and good at using everyday items in unusual ways. According to the Big Five model of personality,Phoebe most likely would be high in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A) You get a C on your psychology exam.Given this scenario,describe and give an example of an upward comparison,a downward comparison,a temporal comparison,and a self-serving bias.
B) Which of these comparisons would make you feel better about getting a C on your exam?
C) Which of these comparisons would make you feel worse about getting a C on your exam?

Accepted Answer

A) In an upward comparison,you compare y

Dr.Jones gives her client a Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) to evaluate her client's

Trait theories,like the five-factor theory,are important because they

Fern decides that she is an excellent student because her grades are much higher than her younger siblings'.Her judgment is based on a(n) ________ comparison.

Charlotte is excessively needy and smokes cigarettes constantly to ease her anxiety. According to the psychodynamic theory of personality,Charlotte may be fixated at the ________ stage of psychosocial development.

According to sociometer theory,self-esteem is important because it indicates

Dr.Roger is a psychologist trained in the person-centered approach to therapy.Which of the following describes how Dr.Roger would treat a client?

Anik's id is a very dominant force in his personality.Which of the following is Anik most likely to do?

A) Describe what a projective measure is and provide an example. B) What approach to personality would be most likely to use this type of measure? C) What is a weakness of this type of measure?

According to research on gender differences in personality,men tend to be ________ than women.

Recent psychological research suggests that the impact of parenting style on personality is

What is the difference between temperaments and personality traits?

Phoebe is an inventor who is creative and good at using everyday items in unusual ways. According to the Big Five model of personality,Phoebe most likely would be high in

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Exam 13: Self and Personality

Dr.Jones gives her client a Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) to evaluate her client's

Trait theories,like the five-factor theory,are important because they

Fern decides that she is an excellent student because her grades are much higher than her younger siblings'.Her judgment is based on a(n) ________ comparison.

Charlotte is excessively needy and smokes cigarettes constantly to ease her anxiety. According to the psychodynamic theory of personality,Charlotte may be fixated at the ________ stage of psychosocial development.

According to sociometer theory,self-esteem is important because it indicates

Dr.Roger is a psychologist trained in the person-centered approach to therapy.Which of the following describes how Dr.Roger would treat a client?

Anik's id is a very dominant force in his personality.Which of the following is Anik most likely to do?

A) Describe what a projective measure is and provide an example. B) What approach to personality would be most likely to use this type of measure? C) What is a weakness of this type of measure?

According to research on gender differences in personality,men tend to be ________ than women.

Recent psychological research suggests that the impact of parenting style on personality is

What is the difference between temperaments and personality traits?

Phoebe is an inventor who is creative and good at using everyday items in unusual ways. According to the Big Five model of personality,Phoebe most likely would be high in

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, gender, and Sexuality

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

Filters