Exam 11: Theories of Personality

According to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural personality, cultures that are __________ are assertive and competitive.

_______ is a unique set of behaviors and enduring qualities that influence the way a person adapts to her/his environment.

"If it feels good, do it" best describes the ______________.

Which personality tests rely on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

Describe one projective test and list its advantages and disadvantages.

John dreamed that he was in a train that entered a tunnel. If a psychologist believed that the dream expressed John's unconscious sexual desires, the psychologist would likely be a _________.

Cattell and Allport were both prominent ______ theorists.

According to Freud, the stage in which children develop a marked attachment to the parent of the opposite sex and become jealous of the same-sex parent is the phallic stage.

Psychodynamic theorists believe that objective tests are of little use because _________________.

Probably the biggest problem with personality assessments by behaviorists is the _______.

What is Freud's term for the executive of the personality that has a realistic plan for obtaining gratification of an individual's desires?

If a person becomes a Catholic priest or nun because of latent homosexual desires, their occupational choice might represent which defense mechanism?

As part of an application for a job, Dan is asked to complete some psychological tests, including one in which he responds "true" or "false" to items such as "I feel sad most of the time," or "I had a good childhood." What type of psychological test is Dan taking?

Personality assessments conducted by behaviorists sometimes make use of _______.

Which personality test relies on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

Which neo-Freudian viewed personality disturbances as resulting from the feelings of inferiority that all people share?

One limitation of the trait perspective compared to many of the other perspectives is there is not much ________.

Which term was given to psychoanalysts who broke away from strict interpretation of Freud's theory and developed theories of their own that were based upon Freud's work?

Which of the following believes humans have a natural motivation to reach their highest potential?

"Becoming what one ought to be" is one way to define _______.