Question 1

The normal development of a male locked in an Oedipal rivalry would be expected to occur when

Accepted Answer

A)  he finds a substitute source of sexual gratification. 
B)  his superego overpowers the sexual impulses of his id. 
C)  he comes to identify with his father and accepts his values. 
D)  he becomes fixated at the phallic stage of development. 
A)  he finds a substitute source of sexual gratification. 
B)  his superego overpowers the sexual impulses of his id. 
C)  he comes to identify with his father and accepts his values. 
D)  he becomes fixated at the phallic stage of development.

Question 2

Which of the following traits is measured using The Dirty Dozen rating scale?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​authoritarianism 
B)  ​ethnocentrism 
C)  dogmatism 
D)  ​Machiavellianism 
A)  ​authoritarianism 
B)  ​ethnocentrism 
C)  dogmatism 
D)  ​Machiavellianism

Question 3

Regarding possible selves and the narrative approach, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Most people over the age of 30 realize that there are some cherished possible selves that will never be achieved. 
B)  Our ideal self is only one of a number of possible selves. 
C)  ​The concept of possible selves was developed by Alfred Adler and Raymond Cattell. 
D)  ​According to the narrative approach,alternate life stories can actually influence who we are and who we become. 
A)  ​Most people over the age of 30 realize that there are some cherished possible selves that will never be achieved. 
B)  Our ideal self is only one of a number of possible selves. 
C)  ​The concept of possible selves was developed by Alfred Adler and Raymond Cattell. 
D)  ​According to the narrative approach,alternate life stories can actually influence who we are and who we become.

Question 4

According to Freud, which of the following sets goals and aspirations that result in feelings of pride when they are met?

Accepted Answer

A)  ego 
B)  conscience 
C)  id 
D)  ego ideal 
A)  ego 
B)  conscience 
C)  id 
D)  ego ideal

Question 5

According to the humanists, when people have a mission to fulfill in life or some problem outside of themselves to pursue, such as those pursued by Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa, they are exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  spontaneity. 
C)  an efficient perception of reality. 
D)  task centering. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  spontaneity. 
C)  an efficient perception of reality. 
D)  task centering.

Question 6

Which of the following theories minimize the role of the unconscious and/or view it as practically nonexistent?

Accepted Answer

A)  trait 
B)  behaviorist 
C)  humanistic 
D)  all of these theories 
A)  trait 
B)  behaviorist 
C)  humanistic 
D)  all of these theories

Question 7

Regarding self-esteem, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-esteem buffers us against negative experiences. 
B)  A person with low self-esteem suffers from poor self-knowledge with their self-concepts being inconsistent, inaccurate, and confused. 
C)  People with high self-esteem that is securely held tend to become defensive when challenged. 
D)  The success that helps create high self-esteem is viewed differently by different cultures. 
A)  Self-esteem buffers us against negative experiences. 
B)  A person with low self-esteem suffers from poor self-knowledge with their self-concepts being inconsistent, inaccurate, and confused. 
C)  People with high self-esteem that is securely held tend to become defensive when challenged. 
D)  The success that helps create high self-esteem is viewed differently by different cultures.

Question 8

When Anthony gets a test paper back on which he earned an "A," phrases like, "atta boy" and "good going" pop into his head, and he feels a sense of pride in his accomplishments.This illustrates the social learning concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  the ego ideal. 
B)  self-reinforcement. 
C)  conditions of worth. 
D)  unconditional positive regard. 
A)  the ego ideal. 
B)  self-reinforcement. 
C)  conditions of worth. 
D)  unconditional positive regard.

Question 9

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why.Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

Accepted Answer

A)  preconscious workings of the ego. 
B)  conscious workings of the id. 
C)  unconscious workings of the superego. 
D)  postconscious workings of the ideal self. 
A)  preconscious workings of the ego. 
B)  conscious workings of the id. 
C)  unconscious workings of the superego. 
D)  postconscious workings of the ideal self.

Question 10

In the Freudian view of personality, which part of the personality is totally unconscious and dominated by biological instincts?

Accepted Answer

A)  id 
B)  ego 
C)  superego 
D)  ideal self 
A)  id 
B)  ego 
C)  superego 
D)  ideal self

Question 11

According to Rogers, incongruence occurs when there is a mismatch between any two of which entities?

Accepted Answer

A)  id, ego, and superego 
B)  psychological situation, expectancy, and reinforcement value 
C)  ideal self, self-image, and true self 
D)  the needs for safety, esteem, and self-actualization 
A)  id, ego, and superego 
B)  psychological situation, expectancy, and reinforcement value 
C)  ideal self, self-image, and true self 
D)  the needs for safety, esteem, and self-actualization

Question 12

A list of personality traits or aspects of behavior that are utilized when conducting direct observations is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  projective test. 
B)  situational profile. 
C)  personality questionnaire. 
D)  rating scale. 
A)  projective test. 
B)  situational profile. 
C)  personality questionnaire. 
D)  rating scale.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a clinical subscale on the MMPI-2?

Accepted Answer

A)  masculinity/femininity 
B)  social introversion 
C)  paraphilia 
D)  hysteria 
A)  masculinity/femininity 
B)  social introversion 
C)  paraphilia 
D)  hysteria

Question 14

The developmental emphasis in behaviorist theory involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the development of the self-image. 
B)  psychosexual and psychosocial stages. 
C)  one's inherited traits. 
D)  critical learning situations. 
A)  the development of the self-image. 
B)  psychosexual and psychosocial stages. 
C)  one's inherited traits. 
D)  critical learning situations.

Question 15

According to Allport, the basic building blocks that make up the core of personality are called __________ traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  common 
B)  surface 
C)  cardinal 
D)  central 
A)  common 
B)  surface 
C)  cardinal 
D)  central

Question 16

Praising or rewarding oneself for having made a particular response, such as completing a school assignment, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-reinforcement. 
C)  conditions of worth. 
D)  conditional positive regard. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-reinforcement. 
C)  conditions of worth. 
D)  conditional positive regard.

Question 17

According to Rogers, unshakable love and approval given without qualification is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  conditions of worth. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  overindulgence. 
D)  unconditional positive regard. 
A)  conditions of worth. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  overindulgence. 
D)  unconditional positive regard.

Question 18

Karen Horney believed that trouble occurs when an individual tries to control basic anxiety by

Accepted Answer

A)  ​using compensation to overcome his or her personal limitations. 
B)  ​repressing this anxiety into the collective unconscious. 
C)  ​creating an archetype. 
D)  ​exaggerating a single mode of interacting. 
A)  ​using compensation to overcome his or her personal limitations. 
B)  ​repressing this anxiety into the collective unconscious. 
C)  ​creating an archetype. 
D)  ​exaggerating a single mode of interacting.

Question 19

Regarding shyness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shy persons tend to consider their social anxiety a lasting personality trait. 
B)  For shy people, shyness becomes a part of their self-concept. 
C)  Shy persons believe that external situations cause their feelings of shyness. 
D)  When non-shy persons feel anxiety, or "stage-fright," they assume that almost anyone would feel as they do under the same circumstances. 
A)  Shy persons tend to consider their social anxiety a lasting personality trait. 
B)  For shy people, shyness becomes a part of their self-concept. 
C)  Shy persons believe that external situations cause their feelings of shyness. 
D)  When non-shy persons feel anxiety, or "stage-fright," they assume that almost anyone would feel as they do under the same circumstances.

Question 20

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory have been challenged by new research?

Accepted Answer

A)  his idea of unconscious processes and the role they play in shaping human behavior 
B)  his proposition that development proceeds through a series of stages 
C)  his idea that the first years of life help shape adult personality 
D)  his portrayal of the elementary school years as free from sexuality and unimportant for personality development 
A)  his idea of unconscious processes and the role they play in shaping human behavior 
B)  his proposition that development proceeds through a series of stages 
C)  his idea that the first years of life help shape adult personality 
D)  his portrayal of the elementary school years as free from sexuality and unimportant for personality development

The normal development of a male locked in an Oedipal rivalry would be expected to occur when

Which of the following traits is measured using The Dirty Dozen rating scale?

Regarding possible selves and the narrative approach, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Freud, which of the following sets goals and aspirations that result in feelings of pride when they are met?

According to the humanists, when people have a mission to fulfill in life or some problem outside of themselves to pursue, such as those pursued by Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa, they are exhibiting

Which of the following theories minimize the role of the unconscious and/or view it as practically nonexistent?

Regarding self-esteem, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When Anthony gets a test paper back on which he earned an "A," phrases like, "atta boy" and "good going" pop into his head, and he feels a sense of pride in his accomplishments.This illustrates the social learning concept of

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why.Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

In the Freudian view of personality, which part of the personality is totally unconscious and dominated by biological instincts?

According to Rogers, incongruence occurs when there is a mismatch between any two of which entities?

A list of personality traits or aspects of behavior that are utilized when conducting direct observations is known as a

Which of the following is NOT a clinical subscale on the MMPI-2?

The developmental emphasis in behaviorist theory involves

According to Allport, the basic building blocks that make up the core of personality are called __________ traits.

Praising or rewarding oneself for having made a particular response, such as completing a school assignment, is called

According to Rogers, unshakable love and approval given without qualification is known as

Karen Horney believed that trouble occurs when an individual tries to control basic anxiety by

Regarding shyness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory have been challenged by new research?

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Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

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Exam 12: Personality.

The normal development of a male locked in an Oedipal rivalry would be expected to occur when

Which of the following traits is measured using The Dirty Dozen rating scale?​

Regarding possible selves and the narrative approach, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

According to Freud, which of the following sets goals and aspirations that result in feelings of pride when they are met?

According to the humanists, when people have a mission to fulfill in life or some problem outside of themselves to pursue, such as those pursued by Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa, they are exhibiting

Which of the following theories minimize the role of the unconscious and/or view it as practically nonexistent?

Regarding self-esteem, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When Anthony gets a test paper back on which he earned an "A," phrases like, "atta boy" and "good going" pop into his head, and he feels a sense of pride in his accomplishments.This illustrates the social learning concept of

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why.Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

In the Freudian view of personality, which part of the personality is totally unconscious and dominated by biological instincts?

According to Rogers, incongruence occurs when there is a mismatch between any two of which entities?

A list of personality traits or aspects of behavior that are utilized when conducting direct observations is known as a

Which of the following is NOT a clinical subscale on the MMPI-2?

The developmental emphasis in behaviorist theory involves

According to Allport, the basic building blocks that make up the core of personality are called __________ traits.

Praising or rewarding oneself for having made a particular response, such as completing a school assignment, is called

According to Rogers, unshakable love and approval given without qualification is known as

Karen Horney believed that trouble occurs when an individual tries to control basic anxiety by

Regarding shyness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory have been challenged by new research?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

Filters

Which of the following traits is measured using The Dirty Dozen rating scale?

Regarding possible selves and the narrative approach, which of the following statements is FALSE?