Question 1

If Marcy is feeling guilty about lying to her mother,supporters of Freud's psychoanalytic theory would most likely argue that her _____ is making her feel this way.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Projective tests are theoretically aligned with the _____ perspectives on personality.

Accepted Answer

A) humanistic 
B) behaviorist 
C) social cognitive 
D) psychodynamic 
A) humanistic 
B) behaviorist 
C) social cognitive 
D) psychodynamic

Question 3

Which of the following is a criticism of the humanistic perspectives of personality?

Accepted Answer

A) They focus only on observable behaviors. 
B) They are too optimistic about human nature. 
C) They are too critical of the behaviors of individuals. 
D) They tend to devalue the importance of unconditional love. 
A) They focus only on observable behaviors. 
B) They are too optimistic about human nature. 
C) They are too critical of the behaviors of individuals. 
D) They tend to devalue the importance of unconditional love.

Question 4

Animated movies sometimes depict an individual's personal conflict by showing the individual with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.The angel is most analogous to Freud's idea of the _____ and the devil is most analogous with to Freud's idea of the _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory,Welma is unconsciously engaging in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) denial 
B) regression 
C) rationalization 
D) displacement 
A) denial 
B) regression 
C) rationalization 
D) displacement

Question 6

According to the five-factor model of personality,a person who is reserved and somber is most likely to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A) high on energy 
B) low on extraversion 
C) high on openness 
D) low on negativity 
A) high on energy 
B) low on extraversion 
C) high on openness 
D) low on negativity

Question 7

Which of the following personality assessment techniques features 567 items and provides information on a variety of personality characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) Rorschach inkblot test (RIBT) 
B) Thematic Apperception test (TAT) 
C) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
D) Rotter's Incomplete Sentences Blank (RIS
B)  
A) Rorschach inkblot test (RIBT) 
B) Thematic Apperception test (TAT) 
C) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
D) Rotter's Incomplete Sentences Blank (RIS
B)

Question 8

The most widely used and researched empirically keyed self-report personality test is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Rorschach inkblot test (RIBT) 
B) Thematic Apperception test (TAT) 
C) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
D) Neuroticism Extraversion Openness Personality Inventory-Revised ( NEO-PI-R) 
A) Rorschach inkblot test (RIBT) 
B) Thematic Apperception test (TAT) 
C) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
D) Neuroticism Extraversion Openness Personality Inventory-Revised ( NEO-PI-R)

Question 9

Which of the following is an important element of Carl Rogers's humanistic theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-concept 
B) Persona 
C) Archetype 
D) Sublimation 
A) Self-concept 
B) Persona 
C) Archetype 
D) Sublimation

Question 10

If Maria had to write a research paper on ego defense mechanisms,which of the following positions adopted by her would be accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Defense mechanisms are a person's conscious attempts to escape their problems. 
B) The most effective way to deal with a problem is to use an ego defense mechanism. 
C) The use of defense mechanisms involve an honest acceptance of reality. 
D) Defense mechanisms are the ego's tactics to reduce anxiety by distorting reality. 
A) Defense mechanisms are a person's conscious attempts to escape their problems. 
B) The most effective way to deal with a problem is to use an ego defense mechanism. 
C) The use of defense mechanisms involve an honest acceptance of reality. 
D) Defense mechanisms are the ego's tactics to reduce anxiety by distorting reality.

Question 11

The personological approach to personality refers to the study of the whole person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ perspectives on personality emphasize conscious awareness,beliefs,expectations,and goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Biological 
B) Psychoanalytic 
C) Social cognitive 
D) Evolutionary 
A) Biological 
B) Psychoanalytic 
C) Social cognitive 
D) Evolutionary

Question 13

Chris is a bass guitarist in a popular band and enjoys performing on stage.He has a lot of friends and loves to socialize when he is not performing.His home is where all the parties take place and he loves being the center of attention.According to the five-factor model of personality,Chris's specific traits are most reflective of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) altruism 
B) conscientiousness 
C) extraversion 
D) neuroticism 
A) altruism 
B) conscientiousness 
C) extraversion 
D) neuroticism

Question 14

According to Bandura,_____ is the belief that one has the competence to accomplish a given goal or task and produce positive change.

Accepted Answer

A) conscientiousness 
B) self-efficacy 
C) egosim 
D) self-actualization 
A) conscientiousness 
B) self-efficacy 
C) egosim 
D) self-actualization

Question 15

Jones is a successful businessman.Despite his work demands,he makes time for and prioritizes his family.He almost always attends his daughter's school performances and plans regular family vacations.According to Murray's personological approach,Jones's attitude toward family demonstrates a high need for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) empathy 
B) affiliation 
C) power 
D) achievement 
A) empathy 
B) affiliation 
C) power 
D) achievement

Question 16

_____ is the neurotransmitter most closely linked to learning that certain behaviors are rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) Serotonin 
B) Dopamine 
C) Norepinephrine 
D) Glutamate 
A) Serotonin 
B) Dopamine 
C) Norepinephrine 
D) Glutamate

Question 17

Rex is a five-year-old boy.According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development,discuss the possible phenomenon that he may experience at this age.

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's psychosexual stages

Question 18

Marcus and his wife are good friends with their neighbors,Allen and Jane.Marcus is sexually attracted to Jane.He,however,accuses his wife of being attracted to Allen.Marcus's behavior best illustrates the defense mechanism of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sublimation 
B) regression 
C) projection 
D) rationalization 
A) sublimation 
B) regression 
C) projection 
D) rationalization

Question 19

According to Freud's stages of psychosexual development,which of the following statements best indicates that nineteen-year-old Jamie is fixated at the anal stage?

Accepted Answer

A) He is addicted to chewing gum. 
B) He is addicted to alcohol. 
C) He is extremely prudish. 
D) He is extremely virile. 
A) He is addicted to chewing gum. 
B) He is addicted to alcohol. 
C) He is extremely prudish. 
D) He is extremely virile.

Question 20

Discuss the behavioral activation and inhibition systems proposed by Jeffrey Gray.

Accepted Answer

Gray proposed that two neurological syst

If Marcy is feeling guilty about lying to her mother,supporters of Freud's psychoanalytic theory would most likely argue that her _____ is making her feel this way.

Projective tests are theoretically aligned with the _____ perspectives on personality.

Which of the following is a criticism of the humanistic perspectives of personality?

Animated movies sometimes depict an individual's personal conflict by showing the individual with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.The angel is most analogous to Freud's idea of the _ and the devil is most analogous with to Freud's idea of the _.

Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory,Welma is unconsciously engaging in _____.

According to the five-factor model of personality,a person who is reserved and somber is most likely to be _____.

Which of the following personality assessment techniques features 567 items and provides information on a variety of personality characteristics?

The most widely used and researched empirically keyed self-report personality test is the _____.

Which of the following is an important element of Carl Rogers's humanistic theory?

If Maria had to write a research paper on ego defense mechanisms,which of the following positions adopted by her would be accurate?

The personological approach to personality refers to the study of the whole person.

_____ perspectives on personality emphasize conscious awareness,beliefs,expectations,and goals.

According to Bandura,_____ is the belief that one has the competence to accomplish a given goal or task and produce positive change.

_____ is the neurotransmitter most closely linked to learning that certain behaviors are rewarding.

Rex is a five-year-old boy.According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development,discuss the possible phenomenon that he may experience at this age.

Marcus and his wife are good friends with their neighbors,Allen and Jane.Marcus is sexually attracted to Jane.He,however,accuses his wife of being attracted to Allen.Marcus's behavior best illustrates the defense mechanism of _____.

According to Freud's stages of psychosexual development,which of the following statements best indicates that nineteen-year-old Jamie is fixated at the anal stage?

Discuss the behavioral activation and inhibition systems proposed by Jeffrey Gray.

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Exam 12: Personality

If Marcy is feeling guilty about lying to her mother,supporters of Freud's psychoanalytic theory would most likely argue that her _____ is making her feel this way.

Projective tests are theoretically aligned with the _____ perspectives on personality.

Which of the following is a criticism of the humanistic perspectives of personality?

Animated movies sometimes depict an individual's personal conflict by showing the individual with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.The angel is most analogous to Freud's idea of the _____ and the devil is most analogous with to Freud's idea of the _____.

Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory,Welma is unconsciously engaging in _____.

According to the five-factor model of personality,a person who is reserved and somber is most likely to be _____.

Which of the following personality assessment techniques features 567 items and provides information on a variety of personality characteristics?

The most widely used and researched empirically keyed self-report personality test is the _____.

Which of the following is an important element of Carl Rogers's humanistic theory?

If Maria had to write a research paper on ego defense mechanisms,which of the following positions adopted by her would be accurate?

The personological approach to personality refers to the study of the whole person.

_____ perspectives on personality emphasize conscious awareness,beliefs,expectations,and goals.

According to Bandura,_____ is the belief that one has the competence to accomplish a given goal or task and produce positive change.

_____ is the neurotransmitter most closely linked to learning that certain behaviors are rewarding.

Rex is a five-year-old boy.According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development,discuss the possible phenomenon that he may experience at this age.

Marcus and his wife are good friends with their neighbors,Allen and Jane.Marcus is sexually attracted to Jane.He,however,accuses his wife of being attracted to Allen.Marcus's behavior best illustrates the defense mechanism of _____.

According to Freud's stages of psychosexual development,which of the following statements best indicates that nineteen-year-old Jamie is fixated at the anal stage?

Discuss the behavioral activation and inhibition systems proposed by Jeffrey Gray.

What Is Psychology?

Psychology’s Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

Filters

Animated movies sometimes depict an individual's personal conflict by showing the individual with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.The angel is most analogous to Freud's idea of the _ and the devil is most analogous with to Freud's idea of the _.